Hosted by music industry executive Mark Adams, each episode features candid conversations with artists, managers, A&R executives, publicists, agents, marketers and industry leaders who have built successful careers both on and off the stage. Together, they uncover the realities behind the headlines, share lessons learned from years of experience, and provide practical insights into how artists can build sustainable careers in a rapidly evolving industry.
Former major label artist manager turned independent coach. Spent 15 years in the industry - from Columbia Records to indie business owner
Former manager of The Police, Sting, R.E.M. and Black Sabbath. 45 years of rock music. One clear conviction: you can't manufacture a rock star
Founder of Hart Media, one of the UK's most respected independent radio promotions companies. Thirty-six years in the music industry
Worked with ABBA, Michael Jackson, Prince, Annie Lennox and Amy Winehouse, and spent 21 years at the BRIT Awards
Former Head of Marketing at Sony/BMG and Syco Records, where she was at the heart of the One Direction project at the height of their global dominance
One of the most experienced people in the UK music industry. Started as a 15-year-old roadie at Motorhead's first ever gig. Worked through the punk era with The Police and The Vortex
Counsellor for creatives and former music industry PR with a career that spans live music, management and Publicity
Electronic music PR consultant who worked at the heart of the EDM explosion - building campaigns for Deadmau5, Tiësto, Swedish House Mafia and Marshmello
Ex BBC Radio 1, Deezer, Napster and Sony Music. He gave The Killers their first ever UK interview from a student radio station, recording Brandon Flowers on a MiniDisc
Worked with RAYE for ten years through every chapter of her story. Handled One Direction at their peak
Founder of Lemon Tank, a creative writer room for social ideation and a former Radio 1 Music team committee member
Indie artist, sync writing song machine and the creator of global summer hit Feels Like Summer clocking up millions of streams
Former SVP at RCA/Sony Music. The A&R mind behind Girls Aloud, Beyoncé's UK campaigns, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Snow Patrol
Represents rsome of the biggest live acts in the world through Wasserman Music, including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and The Prodigy
Music manager with 20 years of experience across rock, metalcore and alternative music. Founder of Easy Life Records
Working with artists including Adele and Jungle, before taking on her role at TuneCore UK where she helps independent artists distribute music
18 years of experience with a career that spans major roles at Universal, Sony, Atlantic Records, and EMI Records, where he led A&R
SVP of Artist Services at Nuclear Blast and Spinefarm, Universal Music's rock and metal label
One of the most recognisable faces in rock music television. MTV's Headbangers Ball presenter for nearly nine years
