Music Industry Podcast | Almost Famous
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Created for the independent music space, Almost Famous is a music industry podcast dedicated to bringing insights and knowledge for emerging musicians and music industry professionals from experts at the top of their field. Surviving the music industry is never going to be easy, but lucky for you we’ve got years of experience and a bulging contact book to help make the journey a little smoother. Each episode answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask and gives you tips and advice on how to succeed in your music industry journey.
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Attitude Is Everythng - Suzanne Bull MBE
July 27, 2022 11:33 - 59 minutes - 136 MBSuzanne Bull MBE joins Zaid in the latest episode of Almost Famous. She is the founder of Attitude Is Everything, the charitable organisation that connects disabled people with the music industry to move as one and to improve accessibility to live events for performers and audiences. In this episode, she talks about how she said she “fell” into the music industry being surrounded by creatives at Goldsmiths and through her first volunteering role in Deptford. From there she talks about how A...
Booking Agencies: 101 with Naomi Palmer, Managing Director of Earth Agency
July 20, 2022 16:56 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBWe’re really excited to welcome onto this week’s show Naomi Palmer - the Managing Director of Earth Agency, the booking agency who’s roster includes the likes of Children Of Zeus, Chaos in the CBD, Erika De Casier and Kassa Overall. She was there at the birth of Brownswood Recordings with Gilles Peterson and has gone on to be an important player in the development of the beautiful Worldwide Festival in Sète. This is an important podcast for artists and people who are looking to take a step ...
No Music On A Dead Planet - Lewis Jamieson (Music Declares Emergency)
July 13, 2022 17:32 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week, Zaid was joined by the one and only, Lewis Jamieson - co-founder and communications manager of the environmental movement Music Declares Emergency, which has attracted interest from big names like Billie Eilish, Radiohead, The 1975, and many many more. He has been working in the music industry for over 30 years, across A&R, artist management, and PR, and has worked the press for some of the biggest UK names such as Oasis, Elbow, and Madness. Zaid and Lewis chat about not only ho...
Carl Loben on DJ Mag and Pitching Your Music To Publications
July 06, 2022 16:19 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBCarl Loben has been a chronicler of dance music since the 90s and for many of us has hugely shaped our taste in music. We were so excited to talk to the editor-in-chief of DJ Mag, and he didn’t let us down. Zaid and Carl talk about what the editor-in-chief of a best-selling, globally successful magazine actually does and some misconceptions of what music journalism is about. They talk about the intertwining of dance music and drugs, what this means for “Generation Sobriety” and how the musi...
Leroy F. Moore Jr. (Founder of Krip-Hop Nation)
June 29, 2022 14:31 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWe’re honoured to welcome to the stage, Leroy F. Moore Jr. He is a poet, hip-hop artist, academic and co-founder of the Emmy-Award winning Krip-Hop Nation: the global association of disabled artists with the clear mission to connect, make great art and recognise the overlooked history of disability in music. Leroy takes us back to when Hip-Hop was diverse and inclusive in the 70s, when you would see people breakdancing with crutches, and why this changed. Growing up in these times with a di...
Turning Ocean Plastic Waste Into Vinyl Records - Ralph Derksen (Founder of ReRecord)
June 22, 2022 17:01 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis episode promises to inspire as we welcome onto the show Ralph Derksen, the founder of ReRecord, the revolutionary company that makes vinyls out of plastic waste from the ocean. Tune in to hear about the very real impact that streaming our favourite songs has on the environment that needs to be spoken about more. You will learn about traditional vinyl pressing, its pitfalls, and how ReRecord, is changing the record (see what we did there). He forces you to confront the uncomfortable tru...
Turning Ocean Plastic Waste Into Vinyl Records - Ralph Derksen (Founder of Re-Record)
June 22, 2022 17:01 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis episode promises to inspire as we welcome onto the show Ralph Derksen, the founder of Re-Record, the revolutionary company that makes vinyl out of plastic waste from the ocean. Tune in to hear about the very real impact that streaming our favourite songs has on the environment that needs to be spoken about more. You will learn about traditional vinyl pressing, its pitfalls, and how Re-Record, is changing the record (see what we did there). He forces you to confront the uncomfortable tr...
Keeley Hudd aka sadsugar (Longthrow Radio co-founder, ESO, Noods Radio)
June 15, 2022 12:12 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this week’s “Almost Famous” music industry podcast episode we catch up with the amazing Keeley Hudd also known as sadsugar - the Bristol DJ, music educator, and co-founder of Longthrow radio. In this episode, they talk about their nonlinear journey into the music world; it may or may not have started with a fruit platter, but they have developed their musical practice to tackle issues with intersectionality and accessibility in the club scene and changing perceptions of what being a tale...
Nomine aka Outrage (Education & Bass, Backlash Records, Metalheadz, Tempa)
June 08, 2022 13:42 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe ‘Almost Famous’ podcast returns for episode 24 with a fascinating interview with music producer, radio and touring DJ, and online music educator Andrew Ferguson (aka Nomine, aka Outrage). A renowned name in the world of 140 and drum and bass, he sat down with us to talk about 25 years in the industry, his music education platform Education and Bass, getting signed to Goldie's label Metalheadz, sobriety and much more… He told incredible stories from his career so far about how he got in...
23. Tech & Blockchain Advisor - AJ (Help Me With Web3, Launch My NFT)
April 13, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBMetaverse? Blockchain? NFTs?? Why is this even relevant?? We invited AJ, songwriter & producer, founder of Help Me With Web3, and CCO of Launch My NFT, to illuminate the world of Web3 to us. His message is clear: Web3 is not something creatives should be intimidated by, this is an exciting opportunity that will revolutionise the music industry for the better. He explains why blockchain will be empowering for the individual artist both financially and emotionally. Tune in to get ahead of the...
23. Tech & Blockchain Advisor - AJ (Help Me With Web3, Launch My NFT)
April 13, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBMetaverse? Blockchain? NFTs?? Why is this even relevant?? We invited AJ, songwriter & producer, founder of Help Me With Web3, and CCO of Launch My NFT, to illuminate the world of Web3 to us. His message is clear: Web3 is not something creatives should be intimidated by, this is an exciting opportunity that will revolutionise the music industry for the better. He explains why blockchain will be empowering for the individual artist both financially and emotionally. Tune in to get ahead of the...
21. DJ, broadcaster, radio and podcast producer - Milly Chowles (BBC Radio / Back 2 Life)
March 21, 2022 20:23 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIt’s Women’s History Month, and as promised we’re releasing a collection of episodes about ‘Women Who Inspire Us’ in music, events and the creative industries - featuring a host of enterprising, motivated and inspiring professional women. Our second guest in this series is Milly Chowles. She’s a DJ, broadcaster, and radio and podcast producer who has made programmes for BBC Radio 4, Radio, BBC 6 Music and more. She’s the creator of Back 2 Life, the podcast exploring addiction, mental illnes...
22. DJ, broadcaster, radio and podcast producer - Milly Chowles (BBC Radio / Back 2 Life)
March 21, 2022 20:23 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIt’s Women’s History Month, and as promised we’re releasing a collection of episodes about ‘Women Who Inspire Us’ in music, events and the creative industries - featuring a host of enterprising, motivated and inspiring professional women. Our second guest in this series is Milly Chowles. She’s a DJ, broadcaster, and radio and podcast producer who has made programmes for BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music and more. She’s the creator of Back 2 Life, the podcast exploring addiction, mental ...
21. Event Producer - Lucy Caswell (Team Love)
March 16, 2022 16:23 - 28 minutes - 32.4 MBHappy Women’s History Month! To celebrate, we’re releasing a collection of episodes about ‘Women Who Inspire Us’ and have invited a selected group of talented women to chat with us about their experiences in the music, events and the creative industries. This series features a stellar lineup of enterprising, motivated and inspiring professionals. Our first guest in this very special series is Lucy Caswell! She’s an Events Producer at Team Love, Media and Journalism graduate, Marketing Assi...
20. Christmas Special: Songwriter & Musician - Rob Davis (GRAMMY Award Winner, Kylie Minogue, Founding Member Of Mud)
December 20, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn the lead up to Christmas, we had a conversation with GRAMMY award winning songwriter and founding member of glam rock band Mud (Lonely This Christmas, Tiger Feet, L-L-Lucy) to talk about all things songwriting, Christmas classics, working for Kylie Minogue and more. Associated artists: Mud, Kylie, Fragma, Spiller, Rachel Stevens, Holly Valance, Klaxons.
20. Christmas Special: Songwriter & Musician - Rob Davis (GRAMMY Award Winner, Kylie Minogue, Founding Member Of Mud)
December 20, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn the lead up to Christmas, we had a conversation with GRAMMY award winning songwriter and founding member of glam rock band Mud (Lonely This Christmas, Tiger Feet, L-L-Lucy) to talk about all things songwriting, Christmas classics, working for Kylie Minogue and more. Associated artists: Mud, Kylie, Fragma, Spiller, Rachel Stevens, Holly Valance, Klaxons. Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19. Sync & Music Publishing - Danny Champion (Publisher & Music Supervision at DC Music / Music Podcast Host)
December 08, 2021 01:59 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThe world of commercial music can be confusing. But don't worry as we're joined by the host of Behind The Music Business podcast, Danny Champion, to dive into sync and music publishing. Danny has over 15 years of music business experience, dealing with music and general intellectual property licensing, and is a supervision specialist currently freelancing at DC Music. #AlmostFamous #podcastAF Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
18. Recovery Special: Record Label Director - Chris De Banks - We Are Not Saints
November 22, 2021 12:43 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBSeptember was #NationalRecoverMonth so we sat down with the director of We Are Not Saints - the worlds first not-for-profit record label working exclusively with musicians in recovery from addiction. For more info visit: https://www.wearenotsaints.co.uk/ For more exclusive content follow us @TheFamousCo #AFpodcast Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17. Artist Manager - Danny Angove (Red Light Management - Bonobo, Jordan Rakei, RY X)
November 07, 2021 23:53 - 26 minutes - 48.7 MBNeed an artist manager? Or, want to be an artist manager? We're joined by the founder of One On One, and Red Light Management's own Danny Angove to discuss the dos and don'ts, and his journey to becoming a success in the music industry. Associated Artists: Bonobo, Jordan Rakei, RY X Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 1 w/ Chris De Banks
September 22, 2021 14:29 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBDive into the first episode of Almost Famous with today's guest Chris De Banks.
16. Booking Agent & Promoter - Ian Shaw (TKO Surprise You're Dead 3OH!3, INME, Danny Worsnop)
August 24, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBEver wondered how to get a Booking Agent? From starting his career as a local promoter, to working for one of the world’s biggest rock and alternative booking agencies. Ian Shaw is here to give you advice on how to go from local support slot to a full tour. Associated artists: 3OH!3, INME, Danny Worsnop Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15. Festival & Artist Logistics - Zaniah Carigiet (Festivals - Love Saves the Day, Summer of Love)
August 13, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBWant to perform or work at your favourite music festival? From starting her music career at the age of 6, to making sure the wheels keep turning at Love Saves The Day Festival. We’re joined by Zaniah Carigiet and she breaks down all things festivals and dives deeper into the UK Governments introduction on Covid Passports. Associated events: Love Saves the Day Festival, Summer of Love Festival Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
14. Club Promoter - Liam John (Bitch, Please! - Motion, Oasis Festival, Meadows In The Mountains)
July 02, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBPromoter, events manager and co-founder of Bitch, Please! Liam John is here to talk pride and the future of the UK events industry. Associated Venues/Events: Motion, Oasis Festival, Meadows in the Mountains Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13. Music Marketing Manager - Jamie Ahye (Atlantic Records - Anne-Marie, Charlie XCX, Maisie Peters)
July 01, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MBSenior Marketing Manager at Atlantic Records / Pride In Music Jamie Ahye is here to talk about music marketing, education, and the future of Pride In Music. Associated Artists: Anne-Marie, Charli XCX, Maisie Peters Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12. Music Marketing Manager - Laura Bruneau (BMG - Joan Armatrading, Nakhane, Brooke Eden)
June 26, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBBMG and Pride In Music's Laura Bruneau, is here to talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, also known as DE&I, and dive deeper into the LGBTQ+ music community. Associated Artists: Joan Armatrading, Nakhane, Brooke Eden Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11. LGBTQ+ Advocate & Marketing Director - Mark Fabish (Pride in Music - BMG - Sony Music)
June 23, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MBWe continue our Pride Month Specials with a familiar voice. Mr Mark Fabish is back! This time we dive deeper into Pride in Music and the great things happening in the music industry for the LGBTQ+ community. Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10. Social Media Expert - David Ashby (TikTok - 3D Artist - Bristol Pride)
June 22, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBKicking off our special strand of Pride Cosound Podcast episodes with a freelance 3D Artist with over 7.2m Likes on TikTok. Dave Ashby talks about his work with Bristol Pride Festival and how Pokemon took his social media to new heights. Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9. Studio Engineer - Will Reeves (BRIT Certified - Wes Nelson, Will.i.Am, Bree Runway)
May 14, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBFlying over 5000 miles for a job interview ✈️ #BRITcertified Gold mixing engineer who went from bartending to working alongside Wes Nelson and Will.I.Am Find out how Will Reeves approaches his dream artists, and the best way to get his attentions via his DMs. Associated artists: Wes Nelson, Bree Runway, Will.I.Am Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8. TV Talent Shows - We McDonald (NBC The Voice - Alicia Keys, Charlie Puth, Tony Bennett)
April 06, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBWhat really happens on a TV Talent show? NBC The Voice finalist Wé McDonald shares her experience. From the ‘real audition’ to the Finals. Associated artists: Alicia Keys, Charlie Puth, Tony Bennett Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7. Marketing Director - Mark Fabish (BMG - Kylie Minogue, Fatboy Slim, Motorhead)
March 01, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBA lot of hard work, determination, and a lot of rejection” From struggling to break into the music industry, to being the International Marketing Director at BMG. Mark Fabish talks about music marketing, an 80s popstar with TikTok success, and his work with Pride In Music - An LGBTQ+ collective that helps and guides young, up and coming queer musicians and industry professionals. Associated artists: Kylie Minogue, Fatboy Slim, Motörhead Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted...
6. Social Media Marketing - Fabien Furst (Prince, Justin Bieber, Janet Jackson, Furst Agency, NRJ Radio)
December 21, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBFormer radio station head of Social Media Marketing, turned entrepreneur and founder of Furst Agency, Fabien Furst talks about his time at NRJ Radio (France), promoting live streams in 2020 and the impact of Brexit on the music industry. Associated artists: Prince, Justin Bieber, Janet Jackson Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5. TV Talent Shows - Denise Beighton (X-Factor - ITV - Upside Records - Karen Harding)
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBWith over 35 years experience in the music industry, Upside Records’ Denise Beighton talks about working alongside ITV and Warner, goes into detail about the real reality of shows like X-Factor, and explains how she helped Simon Cowell make his first £1m. As the manager of the ‘infectious dancefloor slayer’ Karen Harding, Denise goes into detail about the rise of the UK singer-songwriter, and also explains why your own country may not be the right market for you music. Almost Famous is pro...
4. Club Promoter - Tracey Webb (Power Promotions - David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Ministry of Sound)
November 26, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 80.6 MBMissing clubs in 2020? You’re not alone! So is today’s guest, Director of Power Promotions (UK’s Leading Independent Club Promotions) Tracey Webb. Tracey talks about the importance of remixes, why patience is key, and how she went from the mail room to being the top dog. Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3. Social Media & Content Curation - Andy Gesner (MTV - BET - REVOLT - Johnny Cash, Maroon 5, 30 Seconds to Mars)
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 69.2 MB"Fighting the good fight since 2000" with helping emerging artists with music videos, social media and Spotify playlisting, president of HIP Video Promo, Andy Gesner is here to talk about building relationships in the music industry. As well as being no stranger to MTV, BET and Revolt. Andy talks about his early days promoting video’s for Johnny Cash, Maroon 5 and 30 Seconds To Mars. He also gets real about 2020 artist's mistakes, and he explains why right now is the best time for up-and-co...
2. Music Law & Copyright - Luke English (BBC - Sony Music - Disney TV - One Direction)
November 23, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBWith over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists and well know companies like the the BBC, Sony Music and even Disney Television, English Media's own Luke English is here to talk music and commercial law. We discuss his time at Sony with One Direction, the actually law behind cover songs on YouTube and a fact about copyright that EVERY musician should know. Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
1. Music Educator & Artist - Hannah White Head of Creative Development at BIMM - UK Soul Chart Topper
November 18, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 81.4 MBHannah White is Head of Creative Development at BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music), one of Europe's leading & largest music education providers. She’s a UK Soul Chart topping singer and writer who mentors up-and-coming artists into the music industry. Almost Famous is produced by Digital Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.