Music journalist, Variety columnist & music biz expert. Presenter of The Money Trench podcast. Ex- MW, 6 Music, Billboard, MM, NME, Smash Hits. DMs open.
It’s been quite a while since my good friend/ radio & music industry legend @mikewalshmusic and I first discussed launching a music industry podcast. Well, now The Money Trench (named after the infamous Hunter S Thompson misquote about the music business) is finally here...
Hey! I'm hosting a panel debate at #TheAISummit day on 'The Rise of AI - Creative Revolution or Human Replacement?' We're on at 3.35pm - come down if you're around...
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I spoke to rock producer/songwriter WZRD BLD, aka Drew Fulk, who is absolutely the go-to studio magician if you want a rock hit in the modern age. Check it out on @musicbizworld -
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This week, TMT comes from the @tixelofficial x TMT Music Industry Retreat, recorded live in front of top managers, promoters & agents. Guest is @adexnq, one of the smartest young execs in the game & this ep shows how he made @thisisnq a modern northern indie powerhouse. Tune in!
This week, TMT comes from the @tixelofficial x TMT Music Industry Retreat, recorded live in front of top managers, promoters & agents. Guest is @adexnq, one of the smartest young execs in the game & this ep shows how he made @thisisnq a modern northern indie powerhouse. Tune in!
What a joy to see @RiloKiley — the greatest band of the Noughties and a group I’d given up on ever seeing live again — back together & sounding better than ever at @O2SBE last night. The setlist of dreams, the sound of indie rock nirvana. Now, any chance of a new record…?
Huge week for TMT this week, as @WarnerChappell CEO/co-chair (& 2026 @themitsaward winner), Guy Moot, pops in for an in-depth chat. Guy has been in the publishing game for a long time, signed some all-time greats & has the stories to go with it! Don't miss this one...
Huge week for TMT this week, as @WarnerChappell CEO/co-chair (& 2026 @themitsaward winner), Guy Moot, pops in for an in-depth chat. Guy has been in the publishing game for a long time, signed some all-time greats & has the stories to go with it! Don't miss this one...
Pure nostalgia on TMT as I say “the value gap” for the 1st time in ages. The fact you don’t hear that phrase anymore is testament to the work Dan Chalmers & co have done to turn YouTube’s relationship with the biz around. We had a great chat about all YT, his label career & more.
Pure nostalgia on TMT as I say “the value gap” for the 1st time in ages. The fact you don’t hear that phrase anymore is testament to the work Dan Chalmers & co have done to turn YouTube’s relationship with the biz around. We had a great chat about all YT, his label career & more.
Harry Styles Celebrates Radiohead, Rosalia and Lola Young Win Big, Multiple Artists Slam A.I. at Chaotic Ivor Novellos Songwriter Awards variety.com/2026/music/news/…
I’ve known Martin Talbot since we worked together at NME in the ‘90s & he’s had a front row seat for some of the biggest changes the music industry has ever seen. Great to chat to him on TMT about his epic run at @officialcharts – check out the episode now!
I’ve known Martin Talbot since we worked together at NME in the ‘90s & he’s had a front row seat for some of the biggest changes the music industry has ever seen. Great to chat to him on TMT about his epic run at @officialcharts – check out the episode now!