Thinking of a career in music? This podcast is for you. You may well be asking: If I stand little chance of being heard or making money What's the Point?
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What's the Point of Signing a Record Deal? With Simon Raymonde
Everyone wants to makes it! Or so it seems, but what does signing to a record label mean now? What is the difference between an Independent and Major Record label? We talk to award winning Independent Record label owner Simon Raymonde, who owns Bella Union and is also known as being one third of the band Cocteau Twins.
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10 Jun 2021
What's the Point of Performing Live? With Patch Hannan
Playing live is now a vital part off sustaining a career in the music industry, but with live venues closed and the future uncertain, what's the point? In this episode we talk to tour manager and drummer with The Sundays Patrick Hannan, who talks about his career, starting out and what it's like managing bands on tour. We also delve into what will happen to live music after the pandemic.
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1 May 2021
What's the Point of Recording Music? With Katie Tavini
Recording music is an art, but with so little money to be made from it now, what's the point? We talk to Katie Tavini, who's mastered albums for artists such as Arlo Parks, We Are Scientists, Nadine Shah and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, about her career as studio to mastering engineer, from the passion in the process, to the creative and financial challenges producers now face and the importance of keeping the faith.
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1 Apr 2021
What's the Point of Writing Music? With Kojo Samuel
Anyone now can write and release a song, and once you've released it, there's very little money to be made from publishing income. In the digital age, being a creator is tough. So what's the point? In this episode we talk to Kojo Samuel, songwriter, composer, producer and Musical Director for artists such as Stormzy, Jess Glynn and Rita Ora. As well as Stormzy's famous Glastonbury performance, he discusses the importance of diversifying and nurturing a love of creating music, what ever form that takes.
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1 Mar 2021
What's the Point of Being an Artist? With Elle Exxe
You want to be an artist, but these days being an artist is tough - so what's the point? We talk to independent artist and songwriter Elle Exxe about the many challenges she faces and how she's managing to navigate a rapidly changing industry.
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1 Feb 2021
What's the Point of the Music Industry? With Dave Rowntree (Blur)
You want a career in music, but the industry faces unprecedented challenges - so what's the point? Dave Rowntree from Blur has experienced the highs and lows in a changing industry which lacked his vision.
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