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Music, Money & Mayhem

Novel & BBC Studios
EMI
Guy Hands
The Beatles
Radiohead
Spotify
Pink Floyd
Digital Piracy
Consumer Insights
Robbie Williams
Katy Perry
Roger Waters
Coldplay
Music Industry
Brit Pop
Napster
Terra Firma
Queen
British Music
Record Labels
File Sharing

EMI was once home to some of the biggest names in pop, the crown jewels of British music from the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Queen, to Coldplay, Kate Bush and Radiohead, and surfing the wave of Brit Pop in the 1990s.

As a new millennium dawns, internet piracy and file sharing capsize the entire record industry. EMI is sold to a city Mogul named Guy Hands. Better known for turning around German motor... more

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The pressure is too much for EMI CEO Elio Sceti. He and his right hand man Ernesto are out, leaving the management in chaos. Another huge band has walked and the debt mountain is piling up. Guy Hands ends up in court for the battle of his life, and t... more

Guy Hands hires a new CEO to run EMI. Elio Sceti, aka Mr Cillit Bang, and his right hand man Ernesto Schmitt, hatch new plans to milk the crown jewels, EMI’s vast back catalogue, and its biggest cash cow The Beatles. The pair’s brutally commercial ta... more

In the aftermath of the Radiohead bombshell, Guy Hands inflicts radical changes at record label EMI. His new regime comes up with more wild ideas to “sweat the assets” including a musical toothbrush and a Rolling Stones talent show. His desperate gam... more

One of EMI’s biggest band’s, Radiohead, are now out of contract. Record executive Tony Wadsworth is hoping to get them to re-sign with the label they have been with for years. But the band’s famously anti-capitalist ethos soon collides with hard-nose... more

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Chris Atkins
Host of Music, Money & Mayhem, Chris Atkins is recognized for his engaging storytelling and ability to connect historical events with contemporary issues in the music industry.

Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Deeply Disappointing

    This podcast was badly presented and lazily put together. It feels very dumbed down, with a cheap, tabloid tone. It was a deeply disappointing listen - underwhelming and a waste of my time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Arturio_Ben
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Lazily done, and cribbed entirely from another journalist’s work.

    This is a podcast based on a book which already exists, based on original interviews, that you have stolen for this podcast. You have also – remarkably – taken all the skill, charm and flourish out of it. Well done, everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rodge1978
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • meh

    A bit underwhelming and not that well put together or much depth on what should have been an interesting subject.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    listener11212
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Lazy

    Considering there’s a book about this very subject which is much more thorough, this seems like a lazy attempt to tell the story. Stopped listening

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Prefab Sprout
    Netherlands21 days ago
  • What a rip off

    Basically someone else’s book ripped off without the interviews that made the original book actually worthwhile. What a cheek these jokers have.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    alanbenzie
    United Kingdom21 days ago

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The content is often described as well-researched and insightful, providing a fascinating glimpse into essential moments in UK's music history, despite some negative feedback about its presentation and perceived plagiarism.
Reviews indicate a polarized reception, with some listeners appreciating the depth of insider stories and the engaging format, while others criticize it as a rehash of existing material, specifically Eamonn Forde's book.

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#201
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#11
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#77
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#8
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#44
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What is Music, Money & Mayhem about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series explores the tumultuous saga of EMI, a legendary British record label that once championed iconic artists such as the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead. The narrative chronicles EMI's decline in the face of internet piracy, corporate restructuring, and the controversial leadership of Guy Hands, who was largely perceived as unsuited for running a prominent music label. Through engaging interviews and rich storytelling, the series interweaves the experiences of artists and executives alike, shedding light on conflicts surrounding artistic integrity and commercial pressures in an evolving music industry. The podcast is distinctive in its combination of in-depth interviews with key figures and a historical perspective that captures... more

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