I never really know what to say when describing an artists music. Most of the time I feel like I’m just making it up. So when I say Middle Management are a post punk, socially conscious, funky, guitar driven, synth layered slice of Teesside’s musical best, take it with a pinch of salt and just come up with your own blurb.

I can’t remember how I first stumbled across their music, but it was their song “Influencer Influenza” which made me love them. Then I saw them perform live in November 2024 and they blew me away.Carl and I have been trying to arrange this chat for around 18 months. In that time we’ve had various text based conversations. One of the recurring themes is a love of a good cheese board. Something very close, and probably by now, within my heart. Hence the one time new feature - Desert Island Magic Cheese Board.

For a relatively new band, Middle Management have the ground running. Something Carl puts down to the supportive nature of the Teesside music scene. I think this links back to the relationships the band developed through their previous projects.In this episode, Carl talks about his musical background, upcoming gigs and releases, his love of the Teesside music scene, and as always much more.Middle Management, release their next single - The Comedian and the Boxer in the near future.

Upcoming gigs:

Stockton Calling Festival, ARC 2 - 4th April 2026.Rift Festival - 1st - 3rd May 2026 - Dormans Club, Middlesbrough.

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