
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsBusiness NewsMusicNews | |||

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Martin Goldschmidt, founder of Cooking Vinyl.
Having been at the head of the physical-first label for 40 years, Martin shares how he found a sweet spot working with established artists and fa... more
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Alex Bruford, Agent and Co-Founder of ROAM.
After starting his career as a drummer and tour-managing around the world, Alex has transitioned to the booking agent side of the business with Rep... more
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week Mark is joined by Obi Asika, founder of The Malachite Group and the newly launched TMG Talent Agency.
Reflecting on a career spent bringing African talent to global stages, Obi discusses the influence of his ea... more
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Kat Kennedy and Tim Parry of Big Life.
Over 40 years as a management and publishing powerhouse, Big Life has worked with defining acts such as The Verve, Badly Drawn Boy and Kate Nash.
The t... more
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Coming up for 100 episodes, this is, in my opinion, the best music industry podcast out there.
Amazing guests with fantastic stories and anecdotes, numerous recommendations for new music, all held together by two industry legends, Mark Sutherland & Mike Walsh.
Thanks and keep up the great work 🎶👍🏼😎
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
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!
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A weekly deep dive into major music industry stories, anchored by high-level executives and seasoned industry observers. Discussions typically weave current market dynamics—ticketing, streaming economics, AI and data, live events, and policy shifts—with personal career retrospectives from guests who've shaped labels, management, publishing, and touring. The episodes tend to pair sharp analysis of industry trends with backstage anecdotes and practical lessons for professionals across artists, managers, venues, and platforms. A standout pattern is the breadth of guest backgrounds, from publishing and promotion to live touring and tech-enabled fan experiences, offering both historical context and fresh perspectives on where the industry is hea... more
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Recent guests on The Money Trench include:
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