The thing I am most proud of in my career so far is…“Being able to take an organisation and transform it over time to represent the industry of today. ...
The biggest difference between indie and major publishers is…
“The money majors can pay to sign talent compared to what us independents can afford. We, as independents, have to find ...
Being a radio DJ is so rewarding because...“In a strange way it’s a contrast: you have the music side of it, which is really exciting and wonderful, then you ...
Back in February, in what surely must be one of the more surreal moments in Music Week’s storied history, we spoke to legendary Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls for ...
Toby Leighton-Pope spent 15 years with Live Nation before switching sides to join AEG Presents in 2016. Here, with tours by The Rolling Stones, Arcade Fire and Katy Perry, and ...
Nick Drake is being inducted into the Folk Awards Hall Of Fame because…
“He made amazing records that retain all their lustre and mystery. The really fascinating thing, of course, ...
Top tastemaker Annie Mac juggles a BBC Radio 1 show, promotions company AMP and a DJ career to great success. Here, she reflects on what she’s learned from the industry ...
The biggest misconception people have about heavy metal is...“The one thing that instantly springs to mind is the misconception about the real value of heavy metal – its place ...
A good country song needs…
“Three chords and the truth – although it is a cliché, it’s true. That’s what country music has been based on: songs that tell the ...
The best decision I ever made was…
“To go and do some work experience at my local radio station. That just started my career off from making a mean cup ...
