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The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast with Mark Sutherland
The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast with Mark Sutherland
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The Money Trench (TMT) is The Music Industry Podcast from presenter Mark Sutherland and exec producer Mike Walsh, produced by Tape Notes and supported by Sound On and Tixel. Each Monday, we will dissect the biggest music industry news stories of the previous week, in the company of one of the industry’s most influential executives. Followed by a deep dive into that exec’s career in music, including their thoughts on where we’re at and where we’re heading. Now, TMT is here to look at all sides of the music business and celebrate the most exciting industry on the planet. Don’t start your music week without it…
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Emily Braham, Founder of Yo&Co, Co-Founder of fivethree, and manager of Olivia Dean.
Recorded live in Newcastle at the Generator Live Conference as part of the Mercury Prize Fringe, Emily drops by to share what it’s like managing one of the UK’s hottest talents.
The pair discuss Olivia Dean’s global ascent, what modern management looks like, the role of major labels in the industry today, and the necessity of patience in artist development.
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SOUNDON
The Money Trench is sponsored by SoundOn.
TIXEL
The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
KEEP UP TO DATE
For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on:
Instagram: @the_money_trench
LinkedIn: The Money Trench
Website: The Money Trench
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any feedback, guest suggestions or general comments? We’d love to hear from you! - Get in touch here!
Thanks to our partners
SoundOn
Tixel
Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Deviate Digital
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
TYX Studios
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Ammo Talwar, founder of Punch Records and Parlay Records.
As a Birmingham-based exec and a leading advocate for cultural diversity, Ammo is here to give his thoughts on how the industry can be more inclusive and why more regions of the UK need to be represented.
The pair discuss how new genres form within the UK, Ammo’s attempts to help emerging A&Rs, and how diversity boosts growth in the industry.
NEWSLETTER
Sign up HERE for the TMT newsletter - featuring each week’s hottest music industry stories.
SOUNDON
The Money Trench is sponsored by SoundOn.
TIXEL
The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
KEEP UP TO DATE
For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on:
Instagram: @the_money_trench
LinkedIn: The Money Trench
Website: The Money Trench
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any feedback, guest suggestions or general comments? We’d love to hear from you! - Get in touch here!
Thanks to our partners
SoundOn
Tixel
Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Deviate Digital
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
TYX Studios
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is in Manchester at Beyond The Music, and he is joined by Molly Neuman, President of CD Baby.
At the head of one of the world’s largest DIY distribution platforms, Molly possesses a unique insight into building an audience for artists and how the industry is changing.
The pair discuss her journey from artist in Bratmobile to exec, the Universal takeover of CD Baby, and the fight against AI.
NEWSLETTER
Sign up HERE for the TMT newsletter - featuring each week’s hottest music industry stories.
SOUNDON
The Money Trench is sponsored by SoundOn.
TIXEL
The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
KEEP UP TO DATE
For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on:
Instagram: @the_money_trench
LinkedIn: The Money Trench
Website: The Money Trench
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any feedback, guest suggestions or general comments? We’d love to hear from you! - Get in touch here!
Thanks to our partners
SoundOn
Tixel
Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Deviate Digital
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
TYX Studios
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by James Sandom, founder of Red Light Management UK.
After nearly 30 years at the forefront of artist management, James is here to share his expertise on what makes a good manager and how he has learned to nurture the artist-manager relationship, via working with artists such as Kaiser Chiefs and Interpol.
The pair discuss the shifting dynamics of global music consumption, the necessity of long-term artist development, and how managers must operate as true strategic partners in the modern industry.
NEWSLETTER
Sign up HERE for the TMT newsletter - featuring each week’s hottest music industry stories.
SOUNDON
The Money Trench is sponsored by SoundOn.
TIXEL
The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
KEEP UP TO DATE
For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on:
Instagram: @the_money_trench
LinkedIn: The Money Trench
Website: The Money Trench
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any feedback, guest suggestions or general comments? We’d love to hear from you! - Get in touch here!
Thanks to our partners
SoundOn
Tixel
Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Deviate Digital
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
TYX Studios
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sarah Pearson and Oli Wilson of Beyond the Music.
Ahead of Beyond the Music in Media City, Salford, Sarah and Oli share their vision for decentralising the industry, and bringing the music business into the modern era.
The trio discuss the current impact of AI on music, what it means to be based in Manchester, how the pair got into the industry and started making a difference, and what it was like to grow up in the Hacienda with Oli’s legendary dad, Factory Records’ Tony Wilson.
NEWSLETTER
Sign up HERE for the TMT newsletter - featuring each week’s hottest music industry stories.
SOUNDON
The Money Trench is sponsored by SoundOn.
TIXEL
The Money Trench is sponsored by Tixel.
KEEP UP TO DATE
For the latest podcast and music business updates, make sure to follow us on:
Instagram: @the_money_trench
LinkedIn: The Money Trench
Website: The Money Trench
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any feedback, guest suggestions or general comments? We’d love to hear from you! - Get in touch here!
Thanks to our partners
SoundOn
Tixel
Earth/Percent
Tom A Smith
Deviate Digital
Fourth Pillar
Sennheiser
TYX Studios
Tape Notes
Executive Producer: Mike Walsh
Producer: Tape Notes



