The Keyboard Chronicles

Cory Henry is one of the most innovative and dynamic players of the past 20 years, and hot off the release of his latest album Devotion, we were thrilled to spend some time getting his perspective on his evolution as an artist, the challenges of being an independent artist, and plenty of keyboard talk.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  

Cory Henry – Devotion

The making of Devotion

Cory Henry – Make A Way

Key references and inspirations, including Andraé Crouch and Walter Hawkins

Cory Henry – The Revival

The approach to recording Devotion at Henson Studio

Robert ‘Sput’ Searight

Cory Henry – Spirit

The analog keyboard approach to recording Devotion

Thoughts on genres and secular vs spiritual music

Cory in action with Kenny Garrett

Cory’s thoughts on soloing

A discussion on the iconic solo in Lingus when performing with Snarky Puppy

The challenges of being the front-person and the grind of being an independent artist

On singing more and adjusting playing to match

Stevie Wonder playing with Cory on Something Happens

Some thoughts for younger keyboard players 

Desert Island Discs: Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder, What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye, Voodoo – D’Angelo, 1 – The Beatles, Devotion – Cory Henry

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Zac Rae has been Death Cab for Cutie’s keyboard/guitar player for more than 1o years, with previous touring or session stints with Macy Gray, Alanis Morrissett, Leonard Cohen and Morrisey to name just four. In addition, Zac has a prolific and ongoing career in film, TV and other collaborations.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  

Zac’s past 12 months

Death Cab for Cutie’s latest album, I Built You A Tower

Death Cab for Cutie – Trap Door

Death Cab for Cutie – Riptides

Death Cab for Cutie in action live, 2026

Death Cab for Cutie Tiny Desk Concert

Zac’s musical upbringing

Eileen Rowe – Piano Teacher

Zac’s ‘weird shit’ keyboards and accessories

Playing and touring with Macy Gray and Alanis Morissette

Zac playing with Macy Gray in 2001 at the Grammys

Zac’s keyboard rig with Alanis Morrissette

A memorable on-stage train wreck

Working on Leonard Cohen albums – You Want It Darker and Thanks for the Dance

A discussion on the relationship between guitar and keyboards

Brett Dennen – Hope For The Hopeless

Brett Dennen – Loverboy

Early Winters – Early Winters

Joey Waronker, Luke Reynolds, Zac Rae – Proof

Working with Morrissey

Morrissey – Some Say I Got Devil

Joining Death Cab for Cutie

Love of Benmont Tench’s approach

Death Cab for Cutie – Title and Registration

Death Cab for Cutie – Gold Rush

Zac’s Death Cab for Cutie keyboard rig

Desert Island Discs: Odyssey and Oracle – The Zombies, Head Hunters – Herbie Hancock, Spilt Milk – Jellyfish, The Shutov Assembly – Brian Eno, Syro – Aphex Twin

Thumbnail photos via  the brilliant Brynn Osborn and Joshua Halling

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Ivan Doroschuk has been making great synth pop/rock songs for more than 40 years, and as founder of Men Without Hats remains a live performance powerhouse in addition to regular releases of new material. In this episode we chat on Ivan’s career, approach to composition and his favourite synths of all time.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  

The past 12 months for Men Without Hats

Upcoming Australian tour

Men Without Hats in action in 2026

Men Without Hats’ latest album: On The Moon

Ivan’s musical upbringing

The formation of Men Without Hats as part of the Montreal punk scene

Moving to the synth based Men Without Hats we know

Developing the Men Without Hats sound and the ‘no sequencer’ approach

The Korg MS-20

Origins of The Safety Dance

Ivan’s key keyboard player / composer influences

Ivan’s solo album – The Spell

The evolution of Ivan’s home studio

The 1980s version of Men Without Hats’ keyboard rig to today.

The Yamaha QX1

A Men Without Hats train wreck story

Desert Island Discs: Foxtrot – Genesis, Tubular Bells – Mike Oldfield, Obscured by Clouds – Pink Floyd, You – Gong, Autobahn – Kraftwerk 

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Mike Lindup is one of our most requested guests and we were thrilled to speak with him in the lead up to Level 42’s Australian tour. In this initial catch-up with Mike, we do a quick rundown of his amazing career and talk about his keyboard rig , upcoming Australian tour and briefly talk on his stellar solo career as well.

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Upcoming first tour to Australia

Level 42 – Something About You

The iconic Molly Meldrum

Key musical influences of Level 42

Mike’s perspective on his evolution as a player

Mike soloing live on Level 42 – Hot Water

Mike’s touring keyboard rig with Level 42

Level 42’s first single, Love Meeting Love

The brilliant Wally Badarou

Level 42 – The Sun Goes Down (Livin’ It Up)

Two of Mike’s solo albums: Changes and Changes 2

Mike’s upcoming solo piano album, Beyond Words, and the amazing story of obtaining the piano he used on the album

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For our 200th episode we couldn’t think of a better person to feature than Tony Banks, a true master of the craft and still creating amazing music to this day. In a little over an hour we cover Tony’s career as the heart of Genesis, as well as his brilliant solo output and some superb insights into composition, soloing and a great deal more.

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Tony’s past couple of years

An example of Tony’s work with John Potter – Follow Thy Fair Sun

Tony playing on, and co-writing, Haunted Life by Rocking Horse Music Club

Tony’s musical upbringing

Tony’s early keyboard player inspirations

The Zombies – Whenever You’re Ready

Genesis – From Genesis To Revelation

Genesis – Stagnation

Genesis – Looking for Someone

Genesis – The Knife live 1980

Genesis – The Musical Box

The approach to writing songs within Genesis

A detailed discussion on the writing of Supper’s Ready

Tony’s perspective on different pianos / organs / synths he’s used

Hammond L122 Organ

Yamaha CP-70

The Polymoog

The Roland VP-330

The CP-70 and Tony in action on Genesis – Undertow

Tony Banks – A Curious Feeling

Tony playing the fiendishly difficult Robbery, Assault and Battery live

Genesis – Home By The Sea

Peter Gabriel drumming on Turn It On Again

Tony’s view on Genesis tribute bands

The Disturbed – Land of Confusion

Genesis – It’s Gonna Get Better

Tony’s approach to keyboard solos and his favourite solo

Thoughts on Firth of Fifth

Tony’s thoughts on the degree of fame Genesis reached

Genesis live at Wembley Stadium in 1987

Genesis – Domino Medley

A discussion on recording ‘A Curious Feeling’

Tony talks on his solo albums: The Fugitive, Bankstatement, Strictly Inc., 

Tony Banks (with Nik Kershaw) – I Wanna Change the Score

Tony Banks – An Island In The Darkness

A discussion on lyrics

Genesis – Keep It Dark

A discussion on Tony’s orchestral works

Tony Banks – Seven: A Suite for Orchestra

Tony Banks – Six Pieces for Orchestra

Tony Banks – Five

The Genesis song that was most difficult live – Man on the Corner

On missing touring (or otherwise), the 2007 and final tour

The last song played live: Carpet Crawlers

Desert Island Discs: Revolver – The Beatles, Pet Sounds – The Beach Boys, Rodgers & Hammerstein – The King and I, Symphony No. 10 – Shostakovich, The Oceanides- Sibelius.

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