
The Money Trench (TMT) is The Music Industry Podcast from presenter Mark Sutherland and exec producer Mike Walsh, produced by Tape Notes and supported by PPL. Each Monday, we will dissect the biggest music industry news stories of the previous week, in the company of one of the industry’s most influential executives. Followed by a deep dive into that exec’s career in music, including their thought... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | a year ago |
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Merry Christmas from The Money Trench! This week, we’re bringing you a very special compilation episode! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the key moments from our 2025 episodes. Mark will guide you through the hottest industry talking points from t... more
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Zena White, COO of Partisan Records and Chair of WIN.
From working her way up through live music, management, and label services, Zena is now COO of one of the world's most successful indie l... more
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Paul Lennon, one of the UK’s top music lawyers and consultant at Moore SGD Law.
From working as in-house lawyer at labels, to becoming the go-to lawyer during the 90s Britpop era, Paul has be... more
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Alexi Cory-Smith, lawyer, publishing/label executive, and now CEO and founder of Bella Figura.
Alexi is one of the most respected figures in the rights and legal world, and now she’s building... more
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Hi Mike, hi Mark - forgot all the months to write- I’m in from beginning on and listened to almost every episode. Really enjoying it! Great mix of guests and so much good inside and Entertianment . Keep it coming- all the best from Berlin - Tessy Schulz
So informative and entertaining
Loving the pod. Learning so much about the music biz. You are so brat!
Loving the guests so far, some brilliant stories and I already feel like I’ve learned a lot. Keep it up!
Working in broadcasting I have always had a strong interest in the music business. This podcast was ideal for this interest.
It’s got fantastic info and a high level of content expertise but it delivered in an way that understand and enjoyable.
The interview with Lorna Clarke was excellent. She’s been a trailblazer at the bbc and responsible for so many of its ‘good bits’ so getting her thoughts is a real insight.
Looking forward to hearing more from this podcast and seeing how it all develo... more
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Focusing on the dynamic landscape of the music industry, a wide range of episodes feature discussions with influential executives, artists, and experts, offering unique insights into current trends, legal issues, marketing strategies, and the impact of technology on music, particularly the roles of streaming services and generative AI. The conversations frequently highlight the challenges and innovations surrounding artist development, the significance of independent labels, and the evolving nature of music distribution and consumption. Noteworthy are the personal anecdotes shared by guests that enrich understanding of the industry's inner workings, alongside the host's ability to connect with diverse voices in the music scene.
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Recent guests on The Money Trench include:
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