Ever wondered how Ed Sheeran became famous or how Stormzy writes his songs? What artists really get up to on tour, their craziest diva moments and what goes down at the wildest industry parties? Intrigued by the secrets managers keep or how publicists keep a lid on controversy? Straight Up, a game-changing new podcast pulling back the curtain on UK music at its most exciting moment yet, lifts the lid on all this and more.

Co-hosted by GQ journalist Kathleen Johnston and Telegraph journalist Eleanor Halls, Straight Up extracts the juiciest stories, the most valuable career advice and expert insight on music's most important headlines from the talent behind your favourite talent: from the biggest producer in the game to the top managers, via the most legendary publicist and the hottest photographer. Because these are the real industry shapers.

And, because conversation and music always flow better over a drink, every episode is recorded over our guest's favourite. So why not grab a glass, and join us?

Ever wondered how Ed Sheeran became famous or how Stormzy writes his songs? What artists really get up to on tour, their craziest diva moments and what goes down at the wildest industry parties? Intrigued by the secrets managers keep or how publicists keep a lid on controversy? Straight Up, a game-changing new podcast pulling back the curtain on UK music at its most exciting moment yet, lifts the lid on all this and more.

Co-hosted by GQ journalist Kathleen Johnston and Telegraph journalist Eleanor Halls, every fortnight Straight Up extracts the juiciest stories, the most valuable career advice and expert insight on music's most important headlines from the talent behind your favourite talent: from the biggest producer in the game to the top managers, via the most legendary publicist and the hottest photographer. Because these are the real industry shapers. 

And, because conversation and music always flow better over a drink, every episode is recorded over our guest's favourite, straight up. So why not grab a glass, and join us?