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The Arwen Lewis ShowRobbie Kaye, Emily Zuzik, Toni LandToni Land’s reputation as a prolific and stellar songwriter precedes her. She has earned publishing and production deals throughout her career. As a recipient of multiple awards including Best Songwriter by the International Acoustic Music Awards and the Portland Songwriter Association, Land is know for her comparisons to singer songwriters such as Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, and Brandi Carlile. Her songs have been call “fresh, vivacious and slightly irreverent” by Rick Teverbaugh of the Herald Bulletin, and “eclectic, funny, moving, and thoughtful…with a lovingly wicked slant” by Wayne Richards, former President of the Portland Songwriters.
Land recorded a...2025-07-2359 min
Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & EntertainmentGeoff Langston - What Is It Like Running a Music Management Company ?Send us a textCo-Founder of Geoff Langston Artist Management (GLAM.RED)Geoff is an experienced artist manager having developed and delivered an album launch campaign culminating in a sell-out show at the iconic Bush Hall in West London. He has planned and managed tours, developed successful social media campaigns and works with artists to develop and plan their careers in music. A multi-instrumentalist playing the guitar, trumpet, keyboard, drums, violin, mandolin, and is currently learning tabla. Geoff knows that music is a business and has a proven track record in s...2024-02-2730 min
Releasing PotentialWale Kalejaie in conversationComing to law from a background in music, Wale has built a burgeoning music practice at Sheridans, representing rising stars from across the globe, working with talented artists, songwriters and producers as well as independent management and record companies.
With an approach that focuses exclusively on protecting his clients’ interests, he has developed a strong reputation for proactively supporting emerging artists in every aspect of their work and business, right from the start of their careers.
Wale’s work in the music and entertainment industry is informed by his substantial experience in live events, branding and social media, having previously work...2022-12-2135 min
Releasing PotentialTrina Smith - co-founder of Electric Pineapple and champion of emerging artistsTrina Smith is the business half of the Electric Pineapple duo. In an industry known for taking advantage of composers, artists and managers alike Trina is the 'David' always taking on 'Goliath' and fighting to stand up for the underdog; the creatives and the talent, to make sure they get the rewards, acknowledgement and respect for their hard work. With her quick thinking, determined and fearless approach she is fast becoming a recognised name in the music industry as a tenacious manager with uncompromising standards for fair treatment.
In this episode you will learn:
What to be aware of as a...2022-10-1227 min
Nerd Noise RadioNNR RERUNS: C1E33 - ”FaceOff Friday - vol. 2” (orig. released 08/10/2018)Today’s broadcast is Episode 33 for Face Off Friday, August 10th, 2018. Today's program will be "Face Off Friday - vol. 2"
Play along with us! Let us know in the comments section, or on our social media sites, or by e-mail which versions of which tracks you like better - and why! Let's cuss it, and discuss it!
Track Number / Game Name / Track Name / Composers / Versions List / Timestamp
01: Intro - 00:00:00
02: Street Fighter II - Title Screen - Yoko Shimomura
SNES - 00:02:05
Arcade (CPS1) - 00:02:33
PC Engine - 00:0...2022-09-071h 19
Releasing PotentialAndrew Kingslow - award winning writer, producer, mentor, producer and moreAndrew Kingslow composes and produces soundtracks for award winning film, television and advertising. A classically trained multi-instrumentalist passionate about crafting authenticity into every note, he enhances emotive story telling through sound from his state of art production facilities in London. His work has won industry recognition and captured the imaginations of audiences globally.
In this episode you will learn:
How to make sense of where to go in your music career and how to get there
Why commitment will help you reach your dreams
Techniques to develop your mental strength
The responsibilities you have as a compo...2022-06-172h 19
Releasing PotentialGIna Morgano - voice teacher - singer - podcast host and (passionate about) practice coach in conversation on Releasing PotentialGIna Morgano has performed in intimate living rooms and on major stages, including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. She has performed masterworks with symphonies and honed her recital and cabaret chops! She has counted her blessings in church choir lofts and shared hard-lessons-learned with her students and is now sharing all this with YOU!
In this episode you will learn:
Singers! How to look after the tool of your trade - your voice. Practical tips to use NOW!
The importance of knowing how to breathe
How you can embrace being who YOU are and the power of your personal values
W...2022-05-1731 min
Releasing PotentialChris Panayi shares what YOU need to know about turning your passion for music into a businessWhy Chris Panayi?
Chris Panayi has not only a lifelong passion for jazz, he also has a real passion for supporting music industry clients and was recognised in the Centrip top 25 accountants in Music and Entertainment.
For the past 10 years or so, Chris has lectured at various universities, the BRIT School, seminars and held surgeries at his offices for musical students and young artists at different stages of their careers, because he believes that it is incumbent on his generation to give to the next, the knowledge and experiences that others gave to him. He fe...2022-05-0335 min
Releasing PotentialYasin El Ashrafi - multi award winning mentor and entrepreneur shares his experience of building a business in musicWhy Yasin El Ashrafi? Yasin El Ashrafi is a multi award winning mentor and entrepreneur from Leicester. He is the Owner of HQ Recording Studio, HQ Familia record label and a Director of HQ CAN (Community Arts Network) Community Interest Company. Yasin currently manages 8 artists who are being developed by HQ Familia. Yasin is passionate about helping people reach their full potential, especially deprived or unemployed young adults. His story is quite remarkable and he has overcome many barriers to get to where he is today and uses his own experiences to help inspire the people he works with...2022-04-1936 min
Releasing PotentialRobert Miller followed his dream and became a rock star in his 60s! Find out why and how in this Releasing Potential podcastWhy Robert Miller? Robert Miller is a musician, podcaster and author. His story is unique and inspirational. He is a musician who followed his youthful dream later in life and became a Rock Star when he was in his 60s! Robert's podcast, 'Follow Your Dream' is for everyone who has a dream - whatever it may be - and yearns to pursue it! In this episode of Releasing Potential you will get inspired by Robert to follow and succeed at your dream! As Robert says, remember, you’re never too old, and it’s never too late, to follow your dr...2022-04-0535 min
Releasing PotentialJack Williamson - 20 years in the music industry, coach, mental health campaigner AND best selling author in conversation with Geoff LangstonWhy Jack Williamson? Jack Williamson is a music industry executive who has spent nearly 20 years working in the music industry across both record labels and management, before transitioning in 2017 into the area of mental health and well-being to support artists, music industry professionals and the wider music community through his company Music & You. With qualifications ranging from an ICF certified coach, NLP master practitioner and psychotherapist, Jack’s unique perspective; along with his collective of mental health and wellness professionals, allow Music and You to be uniquely positioned to help support and improve the mental health and well-being of th...2022-03-2232 min
Releasing PotentialLionel Lodge - sync expert, musician and entrepreneur on Releasing PotentialWhy Lionel Lodge?
Lionel has worked in the entertainment industry for all his adult life, as a creative as well as a business manager.
He founded and managed a live music venue while in his early 20’s, founded and managed a live music booking agency with a team of 10 agents booking hundreds of artists all over the UK, held the position of Senior Editor and Co-Publisher of a UK based entertainment magazine with a circulation of 40,000 per month and a team of over 50 people and was the founder and managing director of a sync licensing age...2022-03-0846 min
On The Rocks with Jamie WilsonGeoff LangstonJamie talks to Geoff Langston, a UK-based multi-instrumentalist and long-time artist manager.Tune in to listen to his experience managing bands and being an influential figure in the music industry.2022-02-231h 21
Hangin With LangHangin With Lang season 3 episode 1Special guest Geoff joins the podcast2022-01-051h 03
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Jules O'Riordan, lawyer, broadcaster, podcaster and international DJ (Judge Jules)Why Jules O’Riordan?
You might know Jules O’Riordan better under his DJ name, Judge Jules. Jules has over 30 years of experience across the entire spectrum of the music industry. This includes nearly a decade as an A&R for the Universal umbrella of labels, 15 years as a presenter on BBC Radio 1, over 150 record releases and remixes in his own capacity as a recording artist, plus a 30 year career as one of Britain’s best-known globally-travelled DJs, with over 5000 gigs under his belt, plus extensive experience as an event promoter and artist manager at the highest level...2021-12-1423 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Ben Wynter - entrepreneur, artist manager, champion of equality in the music business....and personal trainer!Ben has more than 20 years experience of working with record labels, publishing and production companies, trade organisations, promotional organisations, government organisations, event organisations and venture capital firms to facilitate the development of musical artist’s careers, events and special projects globally.
He is currently Entrepreneurship and Outreach Manager with the Association of Independent Music (AIM) as well as Founder of Unstoppable Music and Media Group and Co-founder of Power Up as well as many other projects.
In this episode with Ben learn how to:
The value of learning the practical’s of the music indu...2021-11-3037 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Roxanne de Bastion, singer, songwriter, FAC Board member, creator of FM2U and PPL Performer Board DirectorWhy Roxanne de Bastion?
Roxanne is at the forefront of a new wave of artists breaking with tradition to forge exciting independent careers. As such, Roxanne was invited to join the FAC (Featured Artist Coalition), where she sits on the Board of Directors.
Roxanne also created FM2U, a music conference specifically from and for musicians, which aims to empower & educate as well as create a strong community of artist entrepreneurs.
In this episode with Roxanne you will learn:
How to build your profile in the music industry
How to actually make...2021-11-1626 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Hayleigh Bosher, academic, lecturer, music copyright expert, music lover and MASSIVE Muse fan!Why Hayleigh Bosher?
Hayleigh is a Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law at Brunel University London, as well as, Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Intellectual Property, Policy and Management, writer and Book Review Editor for the specialist IP blog IPKat, founder of the World IP Women (WIPW) network, an Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law consultant.
Her most recent book; Copyright in the Music Industry, is accompanied with a playlist and podcast Hayleigh recorded with co-host Jules O’Riordan (Judge Jules)
In this episode Hayleigh you will learn:
About your copyright rights as...2021-11-0227 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Remi Harris, music industry funding expert, co-founder of YGN, panelist, speaker and coachRemi is a trainer, a speaker, a writer and a coach. She creates training programs for organisations that work with freelancers, business owners and artists – and with individuals from the creative industries: think music, visual arts, film. She is from London and works all over the UK and beyond!
Remi is an expert in fund raising for independents in the music industry and has recently published a book about fund raising called Easy Money? the Definitive UK Guide to Funding Music Projects.
In this episode with Remi you will learn:
Where to find investment to...2021-10-1925 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Kwame Kwaten, artist, manager, educator, equal rights campaigner and more!Why Kwame Kwaten?
Kwame is an artist manager, music consultant, musician and record producer. He owns an artist management and consultancy company called Ferocious Talent and is a co-founder of Cr8ing Vision, a non-profit company that offers young people a range of educational programmes, seminars, workshops and opportunities in both the music and sport industries.
Kwame is also Co-Chair of Brits Diversity Committee, Vice Chair of Music Managers Forum (MMF) and Point Blank Records Head of A&R
In this episode with Kwame you will learn:
Where you can learn the...2021-10-1529 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Hakeem Stevens, owner of AAA Seminars & USM Media Group, Music Lecturer & Artist ManagerWhy Hakeem Stevens? Hakeem is an experienced Marketing; Event Management and Social Media/PR expert with over 20 years’ experience leading high profile award-winning campaigns with global brands. He is a specialist in music and entertainment including being the co-founder of Access All Areas, a music education company with highly successful series of music networking seminars and artist showcase events In this episode with Hakeem you will learn:
How to build your reputation in the music industry
Why ongoing education is so important in building your career in the music business
How things work - the 'in...2021-10-0535 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential Season 2 premierI am very excited to be launching Season 2 of Releasing Potential podcast with Kwame Kwaten!2021-09-2000 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Phil Loutsis, VP of community team at AWAL, and music entrepreneurWhy Phil Loutsis? Phil is currently VP of the Community team at AWAL where he has been since 2011. Phil moved down to London four years ago to help complete the integration with Kobalt and launch the label management team before moving on to setup the Community side of the business where he is now focussed on developing the tools for AWAL members. Phil talks about how he ‘cut his teeth’ in the music industry in an awesome band and then transitioned into (a slightly more succesful role) working with AWAL where he supported emerging artists and labels on their caree...2021-06-2825 min
The comedians paradiseBeing a music agentWelcome to another episode of Marvins World,this is a podcast where Marvin meets weird, wonderful and interesting people with a unique viewpoint. The point of the podcast is to provide an entertaining show that provides insightful and invigorating discussions, which aim to provide a unique angle on topics many of us would never think of.Today we speak to the fantastic Geoff langston, an incredible music agent, who manages a fantastic range of musicians talks to us about how to build a tour, how he stumbled across his calling, how he spots talent. To find out...2021-03-311h 14
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Tony Shales, music lover and business ownerWhy Tony Shales?
Tony is a business person, family man, athlete and a massive lover of music growing up in a family filled with music.
In this episode, Tony explores his life journey including his love of music, his challenges with mental health and how he has managed those challenges by sharing:
The essentials of running your own business
How to cope with day-to-day challenges that affect your mental health
Ways to use social media to build your support network
Exercise works! Just get out and move “It’s all about the playlist!”
What a worry journal is and more import...2021-03-1718 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with MOIR, emerging singer songwriterMoir is an electro-soul artist from London and she released her debut EP, 'The Truth is EP', in late 2018. Her music has had strong support from The Line of Best Fit, The 405, Pilerats and Fashionably Early, with airplay on Soho Radio and an addition to Spotify Finland’s New Music Friday too. She's played sold out headline shows at The Waiting Room and The Finsbury and was recently picked for Glastonbury's 2021 Emerging Talent longlist by Michael Cragg (Popjustice, Vogue, The Guardian).
In this episode, Moir says it as it is, as an emerging artist, especially during lockdown. Hear her thoughts ab...2021-03-1019 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Danny De Reybekill - broadcaster, BIMM lecturer and podcasterWhy Danny de Reybekill?
Danny is a music journalist, presenter, lecturer, podcaster and music PR consultant, regularly broadcasting on Brum Radio and lecturing at BIMM Birmingham.
Do you want to get into the music industry and you are not sure how to go about it? Or maybe you sure not sure what you want to do.
In this episode Danny talks through his journey into the industry and how you can get the break that you really want!
Danny shares so many great thoughts in this podcast that you will really benefit from his amazing insights!
In this episode with...2021-02-2422 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Robin Jax, label founder, singer songwriter and artist managerWhy Robin Jax?
Robin founded Tiergarten Records in 2016 as a musician diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at the age of three. Tiergarten Records was originally launched to showcase his own music with his album Teardrop Girl-Star LP, released under his solo alias RobinPlaysChords which was the label’s first release. The mission of Tiergarten has now expanded to be a home for neurodiverse musicians of all backgrounds.
At Tiergarten, Robin manages artists in the UK and US and is also a performer with Spectra Arts Company as a singer and guitarist. He is also an Attitude is Everything (AiE) Next Stag...2021-02-1727 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Kerry Harvey-Piper, label owner and artist managerWhy Kerry Harvey-Piper?
Kerry runs an independent label, artist management company and is married to a musician/producer.
She has worked with many exciting artists including the legendary Peggy Seeger (who was married to Ewan McColl and whose half-brother was Pete Seeger). Kerry is also a Music Manager Forum (MMF) Board Member.
In this episode, Kerry tells you about:
What you can expect from a manager and vice versa
How to develop your career as a more mature singer/songwriter so for example, Peggy Seeger is currently 85 years of age and is still performing and recording
How to maximise all...2021-02-1024 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Lea G, emerging singer songwriterWhy Lea G?
Lea moved to the UK from her home in Austria to pursue her dream of becoming a singer songwriter. Surfing between Pop and R&B, Lea G sings her soul out in her delicate compositions. With influences ranging from Ed Sheeran, Khalid and Gabrielle Aplin.
Emerging artist Lea G talks about her journey in music and the innovative approaches she has taken to stay connected with her fans during lockdown.
In this episode with Lea, find out:
What made Lea realise that music is what she really wants to do!
The value of continuous learning in the...2021-02-0322 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Cleo Sylvestre, veteran blues singer and actorWhy Cleo Sylvestre? Cleo is a renowned film and TV Actor, and a Blues singer who continues to work with ’60’s icons including Donovan. Cleo is passionate about race and gender equality as a black female singer in a business still working towards inclusion for all. “It’s never too late!” Having worked with The Rolling Stones in the 60’s, and had an invitation to record with Brian Jones of the Stones, Cleo Sylvestre embarked on a successful career as an actor. Cleo has appeared in many epic films including Poor Cow and in many TV series as well as on stage...2021-01-2815 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Rachel Sellick artist managerWhy Rachel Sellick?
Rachel founded Scarlet River Management, a full-service artist management company specialising in Modern Country Music. Rachel’s artists have regularly achieved top ten positions in Country Music Charts including the coveted number One slot!
Scarlet River Management provides a full suite of services to benefit artists from the UK and abroad which include artist management, getting bookings, promotions and social media support.
In this episode Rachel talks about her journey as an artist manager and what great artist support is, including:
What it takes to become a music manager an...2021-01-2018 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Rachael Bee, CEO of iluvlive, artist manager and MMF Board MemberWhy Rachael?
Rachael ran some of the seminal black music nights of the early 90’s as well as presenting on youth Radio & TV.
She went on to launch the MTV Lick Parties and specialise in urban marketing working for Universal and Sony before joining Def Jam UK as General Manager. She later managed Ladies First (Polydor) and Aaron Soul (Def Jam).
Rachael is now the owner and CEO of ILUVLIVE, a not for profit live music and artist development platform supported by Arts Council England.
ILUVLIVE’s sister company ILUVMGNT looks afte...2021-01-1333 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Liza Buddie, artist managerWhy Liza Buddie?
Liza Buddie is founder of Chaos and Bedlam, a company that specialises in marketing, A&R, Self Releasing Music and Creative Campaign Strategies. Liza is an expert Funding & Business Investment Application adviser and writer as well as a Board member of the Music Managers Forum (MMF).
In this episode with Liza Buddie, you will hear how to be successful in getting funding for your career in music and also how to market yourself or your band for little or no cost.
Liza will talk about:
How to get noticed...2021-01-0630 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Stephen Budd, music manager and entrepreneurWhy Stephen Budd?
Stephen represents some of the most successful and influential producers, songwriters from Europe and the USA, is a long term artist manager and has co-founded festivals in India, Korea and the UK.
Most recently Stephen co-founded the Passport Back to Our Roots as part of the #saveourvenues campaign (https://www.passportbacktoourroots.org), where major artists including Elbow, Pet Shop Boys, Metronomy, Passenger play in small venues, raising money to save grassroots venues.
Stephen has also served as Co-Chairman of the Music Managers Forum (MMF).
In this episode with...2021-01-0636 min
Releasing PotentialReleasing Potential in conversation with Rich Le Gate, musician and Artist Development Manager at Attitude is EverythingWhy Rich Le Gate?
Rich is a member of a successful touring band and Artist Development Manager at Attitude is Everything (AiE). He has also worked extensively with the BBC including BBC Introducing.
Rich is in CHILDCARE band, and also working with AiE on the Next Stage Project.
In this episode with Rich, hear him talk passionately about:
How he set out to 'live the dream’ by being in a band, starting a successful festival including booking bands such as Bastille, Jack Garret, Years and Years, Noisettes, Mystery Jets and more
How to...2021-01-0632 minHangin With Langhangin with lang ep. 8special guest geoff joins the podcast and lang and geoff give their super bowl picks2021-01-0544 minReleasing PotentialReleasing Potential (Trailer)2020-10-2800 min
12 Inches OverI'm Not Going Back There12InchesOver Podcast feat. Jerome "Pooh" Allen (NBA coach) and our old head, Rod Baker (NBA scout)We roll like an oldschool radio show and use storytelling as the cornerstone of a unique brand of professional development for basketball coaches and enthusiasts. Co-hosts: Geoff Arnold (D1 basketball coach) and Scott N. Brooks (sociologist)On tonight's podcast: Langston Galloway (NBA player) joins the podcast- we discuss his ascent in high school and his college choice, making an NBA team, and sneakers. You get it real, raw and uncu...2020-10-261h 47
Heart-Shaped Decisions with Graham FrostA Conversation with Geoff LangstonGeoff Langston and Graham met in the early 2000s at the Customer Service Training Network. Geoff is great at keeping in touch with people and Graham isn't, so they have kept in touch and remained friends largely through Geoff's efforts. This is a wide-ranging conversation in which Graham found out several things he didn't know about Geoff, despite having known him for the better part of twenty years.2020-08-1828 min
Nerd Noise RadioDays of Future Past: NNR in 2019 and beyond & C1E1 Rerun!Happy New Year! Today, we take a few minutes to talk about the future of Nerd Noise Radio, and what that will look like in 2019 moving forward (hint: no, we're not going off the air). :-)
Afterwards, we include our first ever Nerd Noise Radio RE-RUN! And what better way to kick things off than the start with our VERY FIRST EPISODE: C1E1: "Press Start"?!
Tracklist - Track#, Game, System, Composer, Timestamp:
01: Intro - 00:00
02: Sonic 3 - Genesis - Tomonori Sawada - 01:50
03: Double Dra...2019-01-091h 06
Nerd Noise RadioNerd Noise Radio - Channel 1: "Noise from the Hearts of Nerds" Podcast - “C1E33: Face Off Friday - vol. 2”Today’s broadcast is Episode 33 for Face Off Friday, August 10th, 2018. Today's program will be "Face Off Friday - vol. 2"
Play along with us! Let us know in the comments section, or on our social media sites, or by e-mail which versions of which tracks you like better - and why! Let's cuss it, and discuss it!
Track Number / Game Name / Track Name / Composers / Versions List / Timestamp
01: Intro - 00:00:00
02: Street Fighter II - Title Screen - Yoko Shimomura
SNES - 00:02:05
Arcade (CPS1) - 00:02:33
PC Engine...2018-08-101h 19
Nerd Noise RadioC1E1: Press StartThe moment has finally come - the Channel 1 podcast is HERE!
Today's broadcast is Episode 1 for ThemeThursday, January 5th, 2017. Today's Theme is title screen music on a program we’re calling “Press Start”.
Tracklist - Track#, Game, System, Composer, Timestamp:
01: Intro - 00:00
02: Sonic 3 - Genesis - Tomonori Sawada - 01:50
03: Double Dragon - NES - Kazunaka Yamane - 02:05
04: Metroid - FDS - Hirokazu ("Hip") Tanaka - 03:44
05: Crash Bandicoot - PS1 - Josh Mancell - 05:17
06: SpiderMan/X-Men - SNES - Tim and...2017-01-0350 min