“Every Time I Refreshed, there was another Million!” Dante Bonutto on Signing SLEEP TOKEN!
Today's guest is Dante Bonutto who is currently the head of A&R at Spinefarm a subsidiary of Universal Music! Dantes responsible for signing Sleep Token and working on “Take me back to Eden” where he watched the band break in real time! We chat with Dante about how he got his start in music over 40 years ago - starting out as a journalist and actually becoming editor at Kerrang! super early on (from issue #8!). From there, he travelled the world with bands, writing pieces about them, before creating his own magazine, RAW, which he eventually sold. He then made the jump into the label world and hasn’t looked back, working with bands like Rammstein early in their careers, and of course, eventually signing Sleep Token which became a wild and unforgettable time for the label. This one's a rollercoaster so get ready! Let’s get into it. Just search UPARWR podcast anywhere you listen to them! Follow us to see Behind The Scenes: Jack - https://www.instagram.com/jack_uprawr/ Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joe_davis77/
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How Much Money Music Reaction YouTubers REALLY Make | Steve O’G
Today's guest is Steve O'G, the creator behind a thriving YouTube channel dedicated to alternative music and reaction-style content. His channel continues to grow, and we wanted to know the secrets behind his success We dive into how Steve monetizes music reaction content, what the industry thinks about it, and the real value of his reactions. Steve also shares his journey into music, spending most of his 20s touring the world with various bands and even playing drums in front of 1,000,000 people at the London Olympics! This episode is perfect for anyone looking to start on YouTube, or for those in the music industry who want to understand the impact of reaction channels. Let’s get into it
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Inside Kerrang! Secrets from the Editor’s Chair with Luke Morton
Today’s guest is Luke Morton, the editor of Kerrang! one of the biggest rock magazines in the world! We talked to Luke about how he got his start in the industry, from his early jobs at places like Front Magazine, where he first experienced the chaos of creative work environments, to writing his debut book - Standing Like Statues, the official Enter Shikari biography. We also discussed how he landed the role at Kerrang! and what goes into choosing a cover artist for the magazine. Luke’s journey into the industry is anything but linear, a great reminder that sometimes you’ve got to take whatever opportunities come your way. Let’s get into it!
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The Truth About Money in Indie Labels | Mark Orr Tells All
Today’s guest is Mark Orr, the head of LAB Records, which he’s been running since 2005. In recent years, LAB has found major success with artists like The K’s, South Arcade, and many more. We spoke with Mark about how he discovered and signed South Arcade, what it felt like to achieve LAB’s very first number one album with The K’s, and what the future holds for the label. From the sounds of it, this is just the beginning & Mark has some incredibly exciting years ahead. There’s a lot to take away in this episode, from how DIY labels compare to majors, to what it really takes to succeed in that world. Let’s get into it. Just search UPARWR podcast anywhere you listen to them! Follow us to see Behind The Scenes: Jack - https://www.instagram.com/jack_uprawr/ Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joe_davis77/
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Why Most Bands FAIL… and Why While She Sleeps Didn’t | Mat Welsh
Welcome back to the Uprawr Podcast! Today’s guest is Mat Welsh, guitarist for one of the UK’s biggest rock bands, While She Sleeps. Alongside playing guitar, Mat also manages the band and takes care of the business side of things. We spoke to Mat about how While She Sleeps first started, the tipping point that turned it into a full-time career, and why staying DIY has been so important to their success. He also opens up about the struggles of stepping back and letting someone else take over management, as well as the reasons behind the band’s decision to move away from working with record labels. We also speak on how the Collab with Oli Sykes came about and how while she sleeps butted heads with Bring Me The Horizon back in the day If you’re in a band and want to know what it really takes to go full-time, you NEED to hear this one.
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