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Hitmakers Exposed
The best in the music business open up about their lives in music, the stories behind the hits, and give straight-talking advice and success hacks for emerging songwriters, artists and producers. Hosted by Martin Sutton, founder of The Songwriting Academy and multi-platinum award winning songwriter and producer.
Episodes
54 episodes
James Bryan | On happiness, heart, highs, and hit records
Grammy & Juno award winning songwriter/producer behind Drake, Nelly Furtado, Shawn Mendes, Prozzak and many more.He began his career in 90’s Canadian acts Philosopher Kings and Prozzak, both achieved platinum sales, top 20 radio suc...
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Episode 54
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Alex Pasco | 6x Grammy Award winner shares "pinch me" moments
Alex shares some special, surreal, moments from his journey through music: From kid Pasco, fiddling with hand-me-down devices and watching Paul McCartney on Tv to, becoming 6x Grammy Award winning audio engineer, mixer and producer, working wit...
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Episode 53
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1:11:26
Nathan C | Grammy Nominee with over ONE BILLION streams on one song
A totally inspiring interview with Grammy nominee and music entrepreneur Nathan Cross. How to ride the highs and lows of the music business and still stay a good person.Nathan is an acclaimed Music Producer & DJ from London, UK. Ove...
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Episode 52
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1:03:59
Tiamo De Vettori | A new way to make serious money from music
Carving a unique place in the business world with his Keynote Concerts, Tiamo has identified a way to make a great living doing what he loves most...making music.Tiamo De Vettori has spoken to over 100,000 people on 250+ stages a...
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Episode 51
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1:07:40
Cody Partridge | The Indiana Jones of Music Supervision
Cody Partridge is the President and Lead Music Supervisor at Pear Tree Music Supervision. With close to a decade of experience in the industry, his 150+ credits help demonstrate his versatility in navigating Music clearances and placements over...
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Episode 50
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57:56
Jonas "Moonchild" Zekkari | Writing hits for the Asian Music Market
Jonas ”MoonChild” Zekkari is a highly accomplished Swedish-Moroccan songwriter, co-producer, and music publishing label owner. With extensive experience in the music industry, MoonChild has established a successful career in Japan and So...
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Episode 49
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35:04
Andrew Roachford MBE | Legendary solo artist and front man of Mike & The Mechanics
Join me as I talk to one of the nicest and most talented men in the music business, Andrew Roachford, who has one of the finest voices I have ever had the pleasure of working with.Andrew shot to fame with his solo project Roachfor...
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Episode 48
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1:01:29
Keith Ames | A lifetime of fighting for musicians rights
He's a songwriter, musician, bandleader and all round top guy, who has a history of 25 years fighting for the rights of musicians with the Musicians Union in the UK.Keith shares some of the best advice on building a career and a network...
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Episode 47
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1:00:58
Frankie Pine | Top Hollywood Music Supervisor behind Nashville, Daisy Jones And The Six, Ocean's 11, Army Wives and more!
Emmy nominates and Grammy nominated Frankie Pine has, after 25 years in the business, become one of the most highly respected and sought after music supervisors. Her résumé includes hit TV shows Nashville, Daisy Jones & The Six, Army ...
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Episode 46
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54:17
Rob Davis | I Just Can't Get You Out Of My Head and other hits!
From his early days touring the working men's clubs with Glam Rock band Mud to writing and producing the global hit sensation "I Just Can't Get You Out Of My Head" for Kylie Minogue, Follow the journey of one of the best loved song...
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Episode 45
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31:55
Ru Hollier | Top Music Supervisor (Liam Neeson/Guy Ritchie/Anthony Hopkins)
Rupert is the Creative Director of the Atlantic Screen Group, and supervision agency, Redfive, where is he also co-founder. Ru has worked on various global advertising campaigns with brands including Marks & Spencer, Nike, Reeb...
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Episode 44
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58:25
Mike Ladman & Nikolas Keenan | Inside the world of music In TV & Movies
I loved this conversation with two super cool professionals from the world of music in TV and Movies.Mike Ladman is Senior Music Supervisor at Droga5. Since joining Droga5 in 2016, Mike has developed the Music Department an...
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Episode 43
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55:28
Pete Ganbarg | The A&R executive behind Santana's 9x Grammy album Supernatural
Pete Ganbarg is a 2-time Grammy Award-winning music business executive who is currently President of A&R for Atlantic Records and President of ATCO Records.Pete began his career in A&R in 1989 at SBK Records through...
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Episode 42
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58:31
Bob Harris O.B.E. (Part 2 of 2) | Legendary British Broadcaster
I had the total pleasure of spending time chatting with my friend Bob Harris who has the most remarkable stories from a rich history in TV and Radio broadcasting.From Marc Bolan to John Lennon, Bob. has spent time with pretty much every ...
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Episode 41
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48:00
Bob Harris O.B.E. (Part 1 of 2) | Legendary British Broadcaster
I had the total pleasure of spending time chatting with my friend Bob Harris who has the most remarkable stories from a rich history in TV and Radio broadcasting.From Marc Bolan to John Lennon, Bob. has spent time with pretty much every ...
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Episode 40
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52:00
Will Simms | #1 Billboard World Chart Songwriter & Producer
Will joins us from his new home in Los Angeles to talk songwriting, production, KPop Mega-hits and a journey through alcoholism and addiction. to sobriety. One of the funniest and most charming people in the music business, this episode is a mu...
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Episode 39
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1:10:22
Sharon Vaughn | The Nashville Hall Of Fame Songwriter who saved a life with her song
An inspirational conversation with a multi-million selling hit songwriter in both pop and country music.Sharon is a multi platinum songwriter who started her career in music in her home state, Florida, as a singer.She spen...
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Episode 38
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1:08:14
Sam Hollander | How I got 10 No. 1 US hits, over 7 billion streams and more than 87 top 10 global chart positions!
Behind the hits with extraordinary songwriter/producer Sam Hollander.As one of the most renowned, multi-platinum songwriters and producers in the game, Sam Hollander has written and produced for the likes of Panic! At The Disco, One Dir...
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Episode 37
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1:03:09
Andy Ross (Pt 2 of 2) | Hollywood Music Supervisor | The story behind 3 x Academy Award winning movie Whiplash
Continued chat with Andy Ross, award-winning music supervisor and executive music producer with over 30 years of diversified experience in the music industry, including stints as artist manager, label chief, and publisher.Andy won a Guil...
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Episode 36
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47:51
Andy Ross (Pt 1 of 2) | From playing £0.50p gigs to being a top Hollywood Music Supervisor
An intimate chat with Andy Ross, an award-winning music supervisor and executive music producer with over 30 years of diversified experience in the music industry, including stints as artist manager, label chief, and publisher.Andy won a...
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Episode 35
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51:59
Larry Dvoskin (Pt 2 of 2) | Crazy times with Queen, The Beach Boys, David Bowie and The Muppets!
Fabulous stories from a 40 year career in the business. From jamming with Queen at a weird party with painted naked people in glass cases to angry neighbours kept awake by The Beach Boys practising in his New York apartment at 3am.Larry...
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Episode 34
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52:08
Larry Dvoskin (Pt 1 of 2) | Crazy times with Queen, The Beach Boys, David Bowie and The Muppets!
Fabulous stories from a 40 year career in the business. From jamming with Queen at a weird party with painted naked people in glass cases to angry neighbours kept awake by The Beach Boys practising in his New York apartment at 3am.Larry...
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Episode 33
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56:04
Steve Sidwell | Broadway Blockbusters, Hollywood Classics, the King's Coronation and a Grammy...not bad so far!
The fascinating world of string orchestration and composition is unveiled by Grammy award winning Steve Sidwell in this open chat about his work, the artists he has worked with and the highs in his life we would all love to experience.S...
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Episode 32
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1:24:13
Phil Pickett | My song paid for Richard Branson's first Virgin Atlantic plane!
Wonderful music business stories including the day Phil angrily swore at Paul McCartney.Phil is principally known as a songwriter and musician and for co-writing and recording "Karma Chameleon", one of the biggest hits of the 1980s era ...
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Episode 31
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1:11:07
Shep Solomon | The extraordinary songwriter behind Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, J-Lo, Enrique Iglesias, Celine Dion, Paris Hilton, Daughtry and more
Martin chats with global hitmaker Shep about his life in music, the hits, the ups and downs and the state of the music today. Shep has had over 140 of his songs recorded and released worldwide and continues to be one of the most sought af...
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Episode 30
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1:11:45