Mike Dean: ‘Being a producer is more psychological than technical, for sure…’

Mike Dean, trusted collaborator of Kanye West and Travis Scott, on the music industry, his new album, and the art of production
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‘I remember being really angry that I hadn’t done more with my life or followed my passion.’ (Then she did.)

Friends At Work founder, Ty Stiklorius, on her career, the flaws of the music business – and how to treat your team properly
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Nile Rodgers on his production, his philosophy – and why he believes you should ’embrace failure’

Our World’s Greatest Producers series kicks off with a legend: Nile Rodgers
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‘The guy who signed me sent an email that basically said, You will never make it in America and you’re going to come home crying.’

Toby Gad, writer of smashes for Beyoncé and John Legend, on why songwriters shouldn’t “try to be famous”
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‘Streaming gives wider access to all genres of music, and that is especially true of classical.’

Tomas Wise on his company’s rebrand and the future for music publishing
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‘We want the artist to be at the heart of everything we do.’

Your Army founder James Pitt and Director Christian Nockall discuss the five main changes to affect the UK radio promotion sector in the company’s 12 year history…
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Aviator on expanding into management, re-launching its label… and the future

Aviator founder and CEO Alexander Seidl, along with COO, Lindsay Jones, bring MBW up to speed
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‘Dance Monkey is getting the reaction – but there’s so much more in the tank…’

The managers of Tones & I talk business – and their client’s crazy global rise
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‘I’m not the most outspoken person to be around…’

Taylor Swift and Lorde collaborator Joel Little opens up on his songwriting process
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