Behind the Music Business Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Here we are. Episode 80 of this little podcast that I launched back in 2018. Since then I have spoken to music business execs from the world of record labels, publishing, artist management, sync, artists themselves and also live music which is where my very special guest number 80 comes from.

Russ Tannen is the president of DICE. At their core DICE is a ticketing business but as you will hear from our conversation they have become so much more than that and are continuing to grow and develop in really interesting ways.

Russ is based in NYC and we met up over a video call and talked about his journey from a 15 year old Hardcore kid from the Isle of White putting on shows in his local pub that he couldnt even attend because he was too young to being the president of a multinational live music business with 460 employees worldwide.

I had a lot of fun talking to Russ and hearing how much we had in common growing up when it comes to music. Please forgive the alarm that you might be able to hear in the background. There was a test going on at the DICE building whilst we spoke.

https://dice.fm/
https://www.instagram.com/dicefm/
https://twitter.com/dicefm
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dice-fm/

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Very excited about getting ever closer to episode 80 of the podcast which is mad when I think about it. Episode 79 is with Emily Ardagh-Walter of This is Music. Emily recently moved into the world of artist management after leaving her breakthrough role as part of the finance team at Universal Records.

I had the pleasure of teaching Emily in my first year of university lecturing at the University of South Wales in Cardiff and it would an absolute treat to catch up with her to hear about her journey since graduating in 2019.

We spoke about Music business courses at uni, about internships and how to make the most out of them and how she made the decision to move on from that first role at a major to what she is doing now.

This episode is definitely a good one for those of you out there interesting in making your first steps into the music business either before or after a degree.

https://www.thisismusicltd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thisismusicltd/
https://twitter.com/ThisIsMusicLtd
https://www.facebook.com/thisismusicltd
https://soundcloud.com/this-is-music
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ardagh-walter/

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This conversation was an extra special one for me as I have grown up listening to many of the bands that Julie has been responsible for putting out into the world. For those out there who love their UK Heavy Metal from the late 90s/early 00s you will know of her work via Visible Noise, the indie label she started who discovered bands like Bring me the Horizon and Bullet for My Valentine (and deeper cuts who I love like Number One Son and Kilkus). Now she is the label head of Sony Music’s rock and metal label Music For Nations.

We spoke about how she started in music, coming from the North of England and making her way in the music business, setting up Visible Noise and the work she is doing with Music for Nations and how things differ now that she is working with a Major (spoiler alert, it’s great).

She’s currently working with some of my favourite acts out there that you should check out. From Global giants Tool (my all time number 1 band) through to newer/lesser known UK acts like Blanket and Witch Fever (who we discuss at length in the episode, they are awesome).

I hope you enjoy the chat as much as I did having it.

https://www.musicfornations.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/mfnofficial/
https://twitter.com/musicfornations
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0f5RbK2kZEvYKzb8x4L22A

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Welcome back and thanks for coming. Here is episode 72 of my little podcast and this episode's origins are a little different to the rest of the podcasts that I have done. I was reached out to by representatives of Kirt to see if I would be interested in talking to him for the show (something I was very flattered by, I never thought i’d get to that stage) and I of course jumped at the chance to speak to someone in his position. Kirt is the CEO of US based B2B sync platform ‘Syncfloor’. Syncfloor offers music users a simple way to access, find, search and license all sorts of music for their projects. Kirt has a background in tech (via Microsoft) as well as in music (as a performer but also as an indie label owner). It was a fascinating chat and Kirt was an amazing guest. Not going to lie I was nervous before starting this one but he was a joy to chat to and I’d love to have the chance to chat to him again in the not too distant future. Links to everything Syncfloor are below. Enjoy! https://syncfloor.com/
https://www.instagram.com/syncfloor/
https://synclove.com/
https://twitter.com/SyncFloor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirtdebique/ 

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This weeks conversation for the podcast is with Matt Allen. Account Director at The Famous Company (@thefamousco) and Company Director of podcast Agency Digital Bulls (@goteampod). I had the pleasure of being interviews for the Famous Music companies podcast last year and Matt very gladly returned the favour and jumped on a call with me to talk all things music, Bristol and Cornwall (amongst other things).

I really enjoyed this one. I had only ever spoken to Matt via email before we had the chat and it was a total joy to do. He is full of interesting insights and opinions on running a business in the creative industries and where things are going moving forward as well.

Hopefully I will get to work with Matt and his team on projects moving forward but for now enjoy our conversation.

https://www.thefamouscompany.com/
https://twitter.com/thefamousco
https://www.instagram.com/thefamousco/
https://www.instagram.com/goteampod/
https://www.youtube.com/thefamousco
https://twitter.com/mallentweet

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Here is yet another wonderful Uni of Hertfordshire alumni for you. Emma is an amazing music and brand partnerships lawyer who has spent time both in house at Universal records as well as part of law firm SSB working on behalf of the talent rather than the companies who sign the talent.

It’s always lovely to chat to Emma. She is open, honest and full of information about her profession and she is so passionate about it as well which is always a great thing.

We talked about her journey to becoming a lawyer, the day to day of a lawyer in music and her specific take on the profession as well. So if you are interested in seeking a career in music law this is the episode for you.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-harding-9b188151/

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Episode 2 for 2022. Sorry it’s a bit late. At time of release its Half term so I’m going to have to be that guy and blame my children (how awful is that…)

Anyway, this episode is a very special one as its a conversation that I have wanted to have for some time. Remi Harris MBE is a business consultant and business coach who has and does work with a huge range of people in and around the music business.

Remi has held really interesting position in organisations such as the Association of Independent music (AIM) and UK Music before she set up her own business doing what she does now.

It was amazing to meet and speak with Remi, learn her story of her journey through the industry and how she has developed and shaped her own path. Also, its also a big deal to speak to someone with an MBE.

https://remiharrisconsulting.com/
https://www.instagram.com/remiharrismbe/
https://www.facebook.com/RemiHarrisConsulting
https://www.ygn.co/

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Hamish Duff is a talent agent working for First Artists Management (FAM), managing its UK and European business representing composers and music supervisors for film, television, and video games. Its roster includes: Carter Burwell, Vangelis, Craig Armstrong, Rolfe Kent, Anne Chmelewsky, Clark, Hannah Peel, Blanck Mass, Dan Deacon, Emily Rice and many others. FAM recently launched its own record label to further serve the specific needs of its clients. The first release was BBC Back To Life Soundtrack the first release (Joe Wilson of Solomon Grey fame) and the artist debut from rising star Emily Rice. 

Key FAM roster activity from late 2021: Ivors Best Original Film Score win for Blanck Mass. Mercury nom for Hannah Peel. FAM record label launched Sept. Management signings include Eimear Noone (Ivor nominated 2021), Gazelle Twin and Orbital. Featured at film festivals with soundtrack premieres from FAM clients include Toronto and Venice / composers Alex Baranowski, CJ Mirra, Paul Saunderson. Several client soundtrack debuts at the BFI London Film Festival in October. Oct also saw noms at the World Soundtrack Awards with Benji Merrison winning people’s choice. And so much more! Prior to joining FAM, Hamish had his own business, Blue Top Music, providing artist and composer management. He’s also worked as a sync consultant, promoter and tour manager. 

https://www.firstartistsmanagement.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/first_artists_management/?hl=en 

https://twitter.com/FAM_agency 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-artists/ 

https://twitter.com/bluetopmusic 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hduff/ 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5229914/ 

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Welcome back and here is the final Behind the Music Business Podcast of 2021. I am going to take a break for the rest of the year from releasing episodes but I am hoping to come back in 2022 with brand new conversations with some amazing music industry professionals.

To round things off for 2021 and for my 65th episode I have the founder and CEO of UK based independent music publisher Max Music Publishing Max Odell as my guest this week. We talked about all things music publishing and the specifics behind the ethos that he has taken into his company since he launched it 4 years ago.

I found this chat very inspiring as I am currently taking a similar plunge into the world of music publishing at this very moment as Max did back in 2017 so it was really interesting and informative hearing how and why he did what he has done and how well he has done it.

Find out more about Max Music Publishing:
https://www.maxmusicpublishing.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/maxmusicpublishing/
https://www.instagram.com/maximus_mmp/
https://twitter.com/MaxMusicPublish
https://www.facebook.com/MaxMusicPublishing
Max Music Publishing Spotify Playlist

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This week's episode is a conversation about songwriting with professional songwriter Dee Adam. I know Dee from our time together at peermusic and I am immensely grateful that she found the time in her schedule to talk to me. I always like talking to songwriters about how they do their thing.

Dee herself is a writer and producer who has worked with a whole host of household names including Dido, Mel C and The Kaiser Chiefs to name a few. Following a run of success in 2019 and 2020, 2021 and beyond will see more releases with names such as Jack Wins, Nonõ, Lo Steppa, iiola and Flux Pavilion.

Check out more of Dee’s tracks via the link below and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

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http://lmeworldwide.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deeadam/
https://twitter.com/deeadam
Dee Adam cuts Spotify playlist 

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