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The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast with Mark Sutherland

The Money Trench
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Motherhood In Music
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Amy Winehouse
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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 Sound On and Tixel. 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, includin... more

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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Liz Goodwin, a music industry marketing and strategy expert whose career spans the likes of Polydor, Glassnote and most recently Atlantic Records.

Liz shares her journey from early label expe... more

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sybil Bell, founder of Independent Venue Week.

For more than a decade Sybil has helped shine a spotlight on the venues that form the foundations of the entire live music ecosystem - from firs... more

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Aly Gillani, Artist & Label Relations Lead at Bandcamp and Director of First Word Records.

From running his own independent record label, to asking for (and receiving) his dream job at Bandca... more

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sumit Bothra, founder and CEO of SB3 Artist Management, as well as manager of PJ Harvey.

With a career spanning over 20 years across major labels, independent management, and executive leader... more

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Liz Goodwin
Marketing guru who has worked with Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, and Maisie Peters
Episode: TMT:78 Liz Goodwin On The Secrets Of Modern Music Marketing
Sybil Bell
Founder and CEO behind Independent Venue Week and Independent Venue Community
Independent Venue Week
Episode: TMT:77 Sybil Bell On Independent Venue Week & Why Venues Matter More Than Ever
Aly Gillani
Artist and label outreach lead at Bandcamp
Bandcamp
Episode: TMT:76 Aly Gillani On Why Bandcamp Is Music Retail With A Difference & Why AI Is Banned On The Platform
Sumit Bothra
Founder and CEO of SB3 Artist Management and respected artist-manager
SB3 Artist Management
Episode: TMT:75 Sumit Bothra On What Artist Management Really Looks Like in 2026
Alex Hannaby
VP of International Marketing and Operations at Big Machine
Big Machine
Episode: TMT:74 Alex Hannaby On The Unstoppable Rise Of Country Music Around The World
Ben Mortimer
President of Polydor Label Group
Polydor
Episode: TMT:73 Ben Mortimer On How To Break New Artists & The Role Of Majors in 2026
Zena White
Chief Operating Officer of Partisan Records, Women in Music International Woman of the Year winner.
Partisan Records
Episode: TMT:72 Zena White On Building The World’s Coolest Indie Label
Paul Lennon
A top music industry lawyer with 35 years of experience.
Moore SGD Law
Episode: TMT:71 Paul Lennon On Negotiating The Music Industry’s Big Deals
Alexi Cory-Smith
Founder and CEO of Bella Figura, an investment and management company focusing on music catalogs.
Bella Figura
Episode: TMT:70 Alexi Cory-Smith On The Catalogue Sales Boom

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Mark Sutherland
Host of the show, facilitating engaging conversations with industry leaders and creatives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • A must for anyone in the Music Industry or thinking about a career in the Industry.

    This podcast literally had me hooked. I was late to the party but once I was in, I went straight back to the beginning to listen to every episode.

    It has great guests, facts, figures and real life stories not to forget tips.

    Looking forward to what’s next for 2026

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cscadden
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Brilliant

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susanne/Berlin
    Germany5 months ago
  • A blast!

    So informative and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scarlett Rhett
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Loving the pod. Learning so much about the music biz. You are so brat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Veronicaplath13
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great insight into the industry!

    Loving the guests so far, some brilliant stories and I already feel like I’ve learned a lot. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brimmey
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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TMT:77 Sybil Bell On Independent Venue Week & Why Venues Matter More Than Ever
Q: How do you feel about the struggles of grassroots venues as reported?
It's a complex issue, and the government needs to recognize how important venues are to communities.
TMT:77 Sybil Bell On Independent Venue Week & Why Venues Matter More Than Ever
Q: Was it difficult to get people involved at the start?
Yes, some venues were skeptical, but many responded positively and understood the value.
TMT:77 Sybil Bell On Independent Venue Week & Why Venues Matter More Than Ever
Q: What made you want to start Independent Venue Week?
The aim was to shine a spotlight and celebrate everyone involved in the music ecosystem.
TMT:75 Sumit Bothra On What Artist Management Really Looks Like in 2026
Q: What was it like being in the middle of all that success last year?
It was great; I measure success on the happiness of the people I work with.
TMT:75 Sumit Bothra On What Artist Management Really Looks Like in 2026
Q: How do you feel about the latest AI deal with Udio?
I think it's great. I think it's really good. I think it's important for there to be structure around how AI develops within the music industry.

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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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1. Liz Goodwin
2. Sybil Bell
3. Aly Gillani
4. Sumit Bothra
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7. Zena White
8. Paul Lennon

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