Your go-to podcast for honest industry talk, practical tips, and insider knowledge to help you navigate the music business, protect your creativity, and build a career that supports the life you want—whether you’re grinding it out on tour, balancing a day job, or chasing that breakthrough moment.
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Mark Adams brings over 20 years of music industry experience across TV, radio, press, and digital. He’s worked with global brands like YouTube and Spotify, judged the Music Week Awards, and served as a pundit for the BRITs, Kerrang! Awards, and BBC Sound Poll.
As former Director of Music Programming at Channel 4’s Box Network—including 4Music, Kiss, Magic, and Kerrang! Mark has helped amplify some of the world’s biggest artists including:
From singing drunk at the pub to landing 100+ sync deals, a global hit written in under 30 minutes, and major label bidding wars — Sam Jack’s journey is pure music industry magic.
Legendary A&R Colin Barlow sits down with Blinding Talent CEO Mark Adams and reveals how he signed Girls Aloud, chased the Yeah Yeah Yeahs across continents, and worked with icons like Beyoncé, Pharrell, and Justin Timberlake. Raw stories, real lessons, and music business gold. “Songs are everything.” A must-listen for artists, managers, and fans.
Join us for an unforgettable conversation with 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, Sol shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories, valuable career advice, and the realities of surviving in the fast-changing world of live music.
In this unfiltered, emotional, and wildly insightful episode, Mark Adams sits down with powerhouse manager and label boss Jamie Osman for a deep-dive into his journey from a 15-year-old record store clerk to managing arena-selling bands.
They unpack the highs of music industry success, the chaos of self-doubt, and the pressure to "always level up."
From sobering truths about addiction in music to game-changing conversations around mental health, fan engagement, and why social media might be your worst enemy — this episode doesn’t just talk about the music industry; it challenges it.
In this episode, host Mark Adams sits down with Sarah Wilson, a powerhouse in the music industry who has worked with Adele, BTS, Radiohead, Jungle, and Hot Chip to name just a few.
Currently leading one of the world's biggest independent music distribution platforms, TuneCore, Sarah shares her incredible journey from journalism to artist development, offering invaluable insights into music distribution, super fans, and the future of streaming.
Get ready for an inspiring, no-holds-barred conversation with a seasoned music manager who's seen it all—from humble beginnings in under-18 gigs to shaping iconic acts like N-Dubz, working with Olivia Dean, and navigating the ever-changing world of A&R.
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.
Join us as Nathan 'Barley' Phillips, A&R extraordinaire, Head of Nuclear Blast and industry veteran, shares his journey from grassroots beginnings to signing iconic acts like Sleep Token and shaping careers in the rock and metal genres.
From working with Enter Shikari in their early days to standing side-stage at Metallica gigs, this is one hell of an episode.
Join us for an incredible journey into the music industry with 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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