The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, hosted by music industry expert Mark Adams, dives into the essential strategies for success in today’s music industry with guests including Musicians, Managers, Producers, Record Label Executives and Entertainment legends.
Mark Adams has worked with high profile music brands including 4Music, Kerrang!, Kiss, Q, Magic and created innovative and industry first formats with Spotify and YouTube, whilst also playing a pivotal role in helping to amplify and break many A-list superstars including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Pink and Ed Sheeran to name just a few.
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The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, hosted by music industry expert Mark Adams, dives into the essential strategies for success in today’s music industry with guests including Musicians, Managers, Producers, Record Label Executives and Entertainment legends.
Mark Adams has worked with high profile music brands including 4Music, Kerrang!, Kiss, Q, Magic and created innovative and industry first formats with Spotify and YouTube, whilst also playing a pivotal role in helping to amplify and break many A-list superstars including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Pink and Ed Sheeran to name just a few.
Find out more about Blinding Talent:
Website: www.blindingtalent.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markadamsai/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindingtalentinsta/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blindingtalent
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In this unfiltered, emotional, and wildly insightful episode, Blinding Talent CEO and former Channel 4 Director of Music, Mark Adams sits down with powerhouse manager and label boss Jamie Osman for a deep-dive into his journey from a 15-year-old record store clerk to managing arena-selling bands. They unpack the highs of music industry success, the chaos of self-doubt, substance abuse, and the pressure to "always level up."
From sobering truths about addiction in music to game-changing conversations around mental health, fan engagement, and why social media might be your worst enemy — this episode doesn’t just talk about the music industry; it challenges it.
Whether you’re an artist, a manager, or a curious fan — this is the conversation the industry didn’t know it needed.
🚀 Topics Covered in This Episode:
✅ His humble beginnings working in a record store at 15
✅ Mental health struggles in an industry fuelled by pressure, alcohol, and perfectionism
✅ What artists get wrong about streaming, social media & building fanbases
✅ Why accountability, CRM tools, and sober living changed everything
✅ Hilarious “pinch me” moments with Incubus and festival planes full of rock legends
⚡ Whether you're a musician, music manager, or industry insider, this episode is JAMMED with real talk, raw truths, and smart strategies for surviving and thriving in the biz.
Trigger Warning: Includes discussions of addiction, mental health, and grief.
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