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The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, hosted by 28-year music industry veteran Mark Adams, dives into the essential strategies for success in today's music business - with guests including musicians, artist managers, producers, record label executives, and entertainment industry legends.
Past guests have included Vanessa Warwick, Simon Jones, Sol Parker, Colin Barlow, and Rich Castillo.
Mark Adams is the founder of Blinding Talent, a UK-based artist management and digital marketing consultancy, and a former Director of Music Programming across Channel 4 and Bauer Media, where he worked with brands including 4Music, Kerrang!, Kiss, Q, and Magic. He launched Kerrang TV and The Hits on Freeview, and led Box Network to become the UK's number one music TV network beating MTV in market share. He also created industry-first chart formats with Spotify and YouTube, launching the Official YouTube Chart (2015) and the first ever Spotify-data streaming chart, Box+ (2016).
Across his career, Mark has played a pivotal role in breaking and amplifying A-list artists including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Pink, and Ed Sheeran - whose first ever TV appearance he gave on 4Music. He is a certified Artist Manager (MMF, 2026) and has judged the BRIT Awards, BBC Sound Poll, and Music Week Awards.
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Austin Daboh OBE: He Backed Stormzy. Then Central Cee. Then Burna Boy.
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Dr Jo Twist (BPI CEO): AI, the BRITs & Breaking British Talent Globally
This episode, Mark Adams talks to Dr Jo Twist - recognised in the Computer Weekly Hall of Fame, Billboard's Women in Music Power List, and the Top 1000 Most Influential People, with over 25 years across the BBC, Channel 4, and now the BPI.
The Man Who Named The O2: Inside AEG's Global Live Music Empire
Before it was the world's busiest music venue, it was Britain's biggest public embarrassment. In this episode, Blinding Talent sits down with Paul Samuels, President of AEG Global Partnerships, for the untold story of how the Millennium Dom
Atlanta Cobb - Music Industry Mentor on the Artist CEO Mindset, Social Media & the Future of Record Labels
Atlanta Cobb - Music Industry Mentor on Artist Development, Social Media & Whether Artists Still Need Record Labels Atlanta Cobb has spent 15 years in the music industry - from street teaming for Columbia Records as a student to managing ar
"You Can't Manufacture A Rock Star"
What does it really take to build a rock legend? In this episode of The Blinding Talent Podcast, Mark Adams sits down with Steve Tannett, Director of Marshall Records, former artist manager, record executive, and one of the music industry's
“You Wouldn’t Have Michael Jackson, You Wouldn’t Have Queen, You Wouldn’t Have Adele… Without radio”
Is radio still the greatest music platform ever created? In this episode of the Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, Mark Adams sits down with one of UK radio’s most respected figures - Jo Hart, founder of Hart Media and a radio plugger
I Worked With Michael Jackson… He Wasn’t What You Think
In this episode of the Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, Mark Adams sits down with Judd Lander - a true industry insider whose career spans over six decades of music history. From the Cavern Club in Liverpool to working with ABBA, Cul
One Direction, Simon Cowell & Prince - The Truth About Building Pop Fame
Jacqui Quaife has worked at the heart of the UK music industry for over four decades — from running the Spandau Ballet fan club in the 80s to leading TV promotions at Syco, BMG and Sony Music for artists including One Direction, Westlife, L
Stephen Budd, A&R, Producer Manager: Direct Connection Between The Artist and the Fan is Everything
In this episode, Stephen Budd — British music executive, artist & producer manager, festival creator, and cultural entrepreneur - shares what he’s learned from four decades inside the music industry, and why the future belongs to artists wh
Mental Health Expert: AI Can Be A Tool, But It Can’t Replace The Human Relationship
In this episode, Mental Health Expert Lauren Reading-Gloversmith - former music publicist and artist manager turned person-centred experiential counsellor - shares what she’s learned from a decade on the frontline of alternative music, and
Jo Gardner, Artist Manager: REAL Careers Aren’t Built By Chasing Trends
In this episode, Jo — PR veteran turned artist manager for Pendulum, Knife Party, TesseracT, TRASH BOAT, Saint Agnes and more - breaks down the truth about modern artist development in a world of burnout, algorithm-chasing, and 200,000 new
Best of 2025: AI, Sobriety, Superfans & Sync - This Years Most Watched Clips
Welcome to the Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast – Best of 2025 🎧 This episode rewinds the biggest “did they really just say that?” moments of the year—raw confessions, wild stories, honest truths and practical insights that shaped co
Roman Tagoe: Class, NOT Race, is Music’s Biggest Gatekeeper
Class, NOT Race, is Music’s Biggest Gatekeeper In this episode, Roman Tagoe - radio producer turned Director of Streaming at Chrysalis - pulls back the curtain on what actually moves the needle in music: audience-first storytelling over van
Simon Jones: As LGBTQ people, We’ve Had To Fight For Our Authenticity
The music business loves a shortcut—but real careers are built, not hacked. In this episode, award-winning publicist and manager Simon pulls back the curtain on how pop stars are actually broken: persistence over “promo stunts,” ruthless fo
Jacob Rickard: Posting On TikTok Every Day Isn’t A Strategy, If It Has No Emotion, No One Will Care
⚠️ WARNING: The music industry is chasing TikTok virality and it’s killing real artistry. Jacob Rickard reveals why labels are panicking, how Gen Z really discovers music, and why forcing artists to make content could destroy careers before
Samuel Jack: From Singing Drunk at the Pub to 100+ Sync Deals & a Global TikTok Hit
From singing drunk at the pub to landing 100+ sync deals, a global hit written in under 30 minutes, and major label bidding wars — Sam Jack’s journey is pure music industry magic. 🎶🔥 In this episode, Sam shares his unfiltered story — from
Colin Barlow, A&R Legend: I Gave Everything Up For Six Months To Get That Band
Legendary A&R Colin Barlow sits down with Blinding Talent CEO Mark Adams and reveals how he signed Girls Aloud, chased the Yeah Yeah Yeahs across continents, and worked with icons like Beyoncé, Pharrell, and Justin Timberlake. Raw stories,
Sol Parker, Live Agent: No Way You Can Have A Top 40 Hit These Days Without A Sizeable TikTok Moment
About this Episode: Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Sol Parker, legendary UK live music agent and major figure in the music industry. Sol has helped shape the careers of The Prodigy, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Take That, Steps
Jamie Osman: From Record Stores to Sobriety and Selling Out Shows
In this unfiltered, emotional, and wildly insightful episode, Blinding Talent CEO and former Channel 4 Director of Music, Mark Adams sits down with powerhouse manager and label boss Jamie Osman for a deep-dive into his journey from a 15-yea
Sarah Wilson: From Adele to BTS and How Artists Like Russ & Jorja Smith Dominate Streaming
Independent Music Industry Insights: Adele, BTS, Super Fans & The Future of Streaming | The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast 🎧🔥 #MusicIndustry #Adele #BTS #Streaming #IndependentArtists #TuneCore #BlindTalentPodcast This week on the
Rich Castillo From Under-18 Gigs To O2 Arena: The Rise of N-Dubz And How A&R Has Changed
Get ready for an inspiring, no-holds-barred conversation with a seasoned music manager who's seen it all—from humble beginnings in under-18 gigs to shaping iconic acts like N-Dubz, working with Olivia Dean, and navigating the ever-changing
Nathan 'Barley' Phillips: A&R Legend Breaks Down the Music Industry and Artist Success
🎸 What does it take to succeed in today’s music industry? Whether you're an emerging artist or a music business professional, this episode of The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast is packed with insider tips, real stories, and career-
Vanessa Warwick: From MTV Headbangers Ball To The Queen Of Metal
🎤 Join us for an incredible journey into the music industry with Vanessa Warwick, the legendary former MTV Headbangers Ball presenter and the original ‘Queen of Metal’. In this exclusive podcast episode, Vanessa shares her fascinating jour
