The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast

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The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast is an honest and insightful exploration of the people, stories and strategies shaping today's music industry.

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.

LATEST EPISODE STEVE TANNETT

Rock Legends, Grassroots Gigs and the Power of Instinct

In this latest episode Steve Tannett (Marshall Records) tells all about signing and developing acts including The Molotovs, Nova Twins, Kid Bookie and Laurie Vincent from Soft Play and his new band Big Truck.

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JUDD LANDER

What does it take to build a career that spans four decades!

In this episode of the Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, we sit down with Judd Lander - a true industry insider whose journey covers over six decades of music history. 

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Jacqui Quaife

What is it really like working with artists including One Direction, Westlife, Little Mix, Prince, Beyoncé and Britney?

In this episode, Jacqui shares what really happens behind the scenes of pop stardom. What was Simon Cowell actually like behind closed doors? How did One Direction build global fandom before TikTok and streaming? What was the pressure like during Prince’s “symbol” era?

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Simon Jones

Award-winning publicist and manager Simon pulls back the curtain on how pop stars are really built.

His journey spans being signed as a teenager, running PR for SMTV/CD:UK, guiding Ant & Dec for decades, and witnessing the rise of the One Direction phenomenon from the inside.

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Rich Castillo

from humble beginnings in under-18 gigs to shaping iconic acts like N-Dubz and working with Olivia Dean.

Discover how artists like Tion Wayne, Stefflon Don, and Chase & Status climbed the charts, and hear behind-the-scenes stories of working with legends like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and even the Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Vanessa Warwick

Vanessa Warwick, the legendary former MTV Headbangers Ball presenter and the original ‘Queen of Metal.’

In this exclusive podcast episode, Vanessa shares her fascinating journey from a reluctant one-day MTV placement to becoming a trusted voice for some of the biggest names in rock and metal, including Eddie Vedder, Metallica, and Nirvana.

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Sol Parker

Legendary UK live music agent and major figure in the music industry

Sol has helped shape the careers of The Prodigy, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Take That, Steps, Westlife, and many more. From his early days growing up around nightclubs and arcades in North Wales to representing some of the world's biggest acts.

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Colin Barlow

Legendary A&R Colin Barlow sits down with Blinding Talent CEO Mark Adams 

Colin reveals how he signed Girls Aloud, chased the Yeah Yeah Yeahs across continents, and worked with icons like Beyoncé, Pharrell, and Justin Timberlake.

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