Riding The Showbiz Wave - Catching Breaks, Dodging Sharks

In this episode we discuss some of the current pop artists at either end of the success spectrum, the value of face-to-face meetings and why exceptional talent still cuts through in an over-democratized industry.

Should we treat celebrities with a different duty of care when they go on reality shows? How do you chase work while trying to remain cool? And lots more in-depth conversation about the entertainment business.

More chit chat about the wonderful world of show business with Jonny and Dru

We really cover a lot of topics in this episode! More on The Brits, more poorly-researched opinions about highly successful artists and more about how to be interesting as a composer for film and TV.

In this second episode of the second series we chat about the BBC's culpability in the recent BAFTA controversy, the rise in the number of millionaires in the the UK under 30, and the value of music in the streaming age.

Welcome back to the podcast! In the first episode of the new series we discuss Simon Cowell's new Netflix show, Eurovision, and the rise of the self-producing, self-promoting female artists. Expect some controversial opinions!

In this much delayed and final episode of the season we talk a little about the recent BBC controversies, pick up on yet more AI horror stories and discuss the wonders of the Wicked PR junket.

In the penultimate episode of the series, we do an update on the Group 7 trend and discuss the merits of the song involved. We move on to an in-depth chat about the recent settlement between Udio, one of the largest AI music platforms, and Universal Music Group, and ask what the future holds for AI generated music and for music writers in general.

In this episode we talk about the new Lily Allen and Taylor Swift Albums, ponder the TikTok Group 7 trend and consider the relevance and importance of albums in a social media age. As usual, we drift on and off topic frequently, hopefully shedding some insight into the industry we've worked in for 40 years.

In this episode we do a fairly deep dive into the business of awards and what they mean for artists and how they contribute to the economy. We also chat about GAS - Gear Accumulation Syndrome - and why you don't need to spend any money when you're starting out your career.