Mark Sutherland

Music journalist, Variety columnist & music biz expert. Presenter of The Money Trench podcast. Ex- MW, 6 Music, Billboard, MM, NME, Smash Hits. DMs open.

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It’s been quite a while since my good friend/ radio & music industry legend @mikewalshmusic and I first discussed launching a music industry podcast. Well, now The Money Trench (named after the infamous Hunter S Thompson misquote about the music business) is finally here...

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I refuse to believe the glory days of the music biz are back until it builds the Kings Cross-Tileyard monorail this industry so badly needs.

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My controversial opinion: shock results at the World Cup are actually a bad thing.

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Fantastic to finally pin the ledge that is @patcarr1 down for a TMT interview. From 19 to Infectious, BMG & her own Remote Control Agency, Pat is a music industry unsung hero who knows the game inside out, but rarely talks about it. So don’t miss this episode…

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Available wherever you get your podcasts!

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[Mark Sutherland @msutherlanduk]

Fantastic to finally pin the ledge that is @patcarr1 down for a TMT interview. From 19 to Infectious, BMG & her own Remote Control Agency, Pat is a music industry unsung hero who knows the game inside out, but rarely talks about it. So don’t miss this episode…

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If only the Germans had a word for taking pleasure in other people’s misfortune. #GERPAR

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It’s always good to see a new venue open – & the BA ARC had a big 1st week. Which is a great reason to get Lucy Noble on TMT to talk Britain’s mid-sized gig opportunity, the reinvention of classical music & what happens when you accidentally book cage fighting at @RoyalAlbertHall

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Available wherever you get your podcasts!

https://t.co/lCeqhlSgp4

[Mark Sutherland @msutherlanduk]

It’s always good to see a new venue open – & the BA ARC had a big 1st week. Which is a great reason to get Lucy Noble on TMT to talk Britain’s mid-sized gig opportunity, the reinvention of classical music & what happens when you accidentally book cage fighting at @RoyalAlbertHall

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Do you want to know how hot it is in the UK right now? I went to a Cure gig last night and 90% of the crowd were wearing shorts. Our teenage goth selves are appalled…

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The @IsleOfWightFest is under way & this week’s TMT guest is @JohnGiddings01 , the man who made the fest one of the biggest events of the summer. John has a lot of incredible stories & even more big opinions, so this episode is worthy of a headline slot – check it out! #IOW2026

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This is so sad. I interviewed Tay a while back & he was a great guy as well as a truly game-changing producer. RIP.

[Variety @Variety]

Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer behind hits like Travis Scott’s "Sicko Mode" and Drake’s "Nonstop," was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment at 29 years old.

No cause of death was announced.

https://t.co/2j2z93BHd6

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Available wherever you get your podcasts!

https://t.co/8fYQnXrphX

[Mark Sutherland @msutherlanduk]

The @IsleOfWightFest is under way & this week’s TMT guest is @JohnGiddings01 , the man who made the fest one of the biggest events of the summer. John has a lot of incredible stories & even more big opinions, so this episode is worthy of a headline slot – check it out! #IOW2026

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Available wherever you get your podcasts!

https://t.co/5mlutAVIUG

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In a huge week for tours/festivals, we have a live biz legend on TMT. Emma Banks is a trailblazing agent, chair of the board of trustees for @nordoffrobbins & has worked with the best in the biz. We talk @lorde , @kylieminogue & how she missed out on @radiohead
Tune in!

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Hey! I'm hosting a panel debate at #TheAISummit day on 'The Rise of AI - Creative Revolution or Human Replacement?' We're on at 3.35pm - come down if you're around...

https://t.co/Vq7pi6cYSV

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I spoke to rock producer/songwriter WZRD BLD, aka Drew Fulk, who is absolutely the go-to studio magician if you want a rock hit in the modern age. Check it out on @musicbizworld -

https://t.co/WjqNwQSa5Q

[Mark Sutherland @msutherlanduk]

I spoke to rock producer/songwriter WZRD BLD, aka Drew Fulk, who is absolutely the go-to studio magician if you want a rock hit in the modern age. Check it out on @musicbizworld -

https://t.co/WjqNwQSa5Q

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This week, TMT comes from the @tixelofficial x TMT Music Industry Retreat, recorded live in front of top managers, promoters & agents. Guest is @adexnq, one of the smartest young execs in the game & this ep shows how he made @thisisnq a modern northern indie powerhouse. Tune in!