UPRAWR Podcast

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Every week we'll have a brand new podcast featuring different Artists, Managers, Agents & other big players in the music Industry. Contact - Joe@uprawr.com

  1. He Had Two Major Record Deals Worth Millions In The 80s! The Reality of The Music Industry | Roy Davis

    JAN 5

    He Had Two Major Record Deals Worth Millions In The 80s! The Reality of The Music Industry | Roy Davis

    Today’s guest is Roy Davis, a music industry veteran with over 40 years of experience. Back in the 1980s, Roy signed two major record deals with his band SHY, contracts worth millions at the height of the era’s excess. In this episode, Roy breaks down what the music industry was really like in the ’80s, how big those deals truly were, why things didn’t work out the way he hoped, and what eventually led to the end of the band. We also dive into Roy’s career behind the scenes, from building a successful rehearsal room business and music venue, to managing artists like Those Damn Crows, who went on to land a number one album. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the real story behind record deals, roys a funny bugger so lets get into it

    1h 15m
  2. Why Most Nightclubs Fail (and How to Avoid It)

    12/08/2025

    Why Most Nightclubs Fail (and How to Avoid It)

    Today’s episode is all about how Jack has managed to run a nightclub for 15 years without ever going out of business! Ever wondered what it really takes to start a club and how you adapt as times change? We talk about how the club began, how he’s kept it alive for a decade and a half, and why switching to a weekly night actually saved the club from going under.

    1h 12m
  3. Uprawr Short: We Threw a Five Nights at Freddy’s Clubnight… And It Went Viral

    12/03/2025

    Uprawr Short: We Threw a Five Nights at Freddy’s Clubnight… And It Went Viral

    We recently threw a Five Nights at Freddy’s themed clubnight that went a bit viral online. Some of the posters pulled in thousands of likes (and millions of views), but they also attracted a fair amount of hate. So we decided to talk about it. lets get into it!

    24 min
  4. He Sold His Company To HMV For £46m, How Dean James co-founded one of the UK’s largest Live Music Company’s

    11/24/2025

    He Sold His Company To HMV For £46m, How Dean James co-founded one of the UK’s largest Live Music Company’s

    Today’s guest is Dean James, who’s had an incredible journey in music. He was one of the co-founders of the MAMA Group, which at its peak operated some of the UK’s most iconic venues and festivals including the Hammersmith Apollo before eventually selling the business to HMV.  We spoke to Dean about how and why he got into live music, how he went on to build the MAMA Group, and what eventually happened to it. I don’t want to spoil too much of this one & there’s so much to learn from this one so let’s get straight into it.  Support us on Patreon if you want this podcast to continue! You can also sign up for free

    1h 12m
  5. How Much Money Music Reaction YouTubers REALLY Make | Steve O’G

    10/27/2025

    How Much Money Music Reaction YouTubers REALLY Make | Steve O’G

    Today's guest is Steve O'G, the creator behind a thriving YouTube channel dedicated to alternative music and reaction-style content. His channel continues to grow, and we wanted to know the secrets behind his success  We dive into how Steve monetizes music reaction content, what the industry thinks about it, and the real value of his reactions. Steve also shares his journey into music, spending most of his 20s touring the world with various bands and even playing drums in front of 1,000,000 people at the London Olympics!  This episode is perfect for anyone looking to start on YouTube, or for those in the music industry who want to understand the impact of reaction channels. Let’s get into it

    1h 15m
  6. Inside Kerrang! Secrets from the Editor’s Chair with Luke Morton

    10/13/2025

    Inside Kerrang! Secrets from the Editor’s Chair with Luke Morton

    Today’s guest is Luke Morton, the editor of Kerrang! one of the biggest rock magazines in the world!  We talked to Luke about how he got his start in the industry, from his early jobs at places like Front Magazine, where he first experienced the chaos of creative work environments, to writing his debut book - Standing Like Statues, the official Enter Shikari biography.  We also discussed how he landed the role at Kerrang! and what goes into choosing a cover artist for the magazine.  Luke’s journey into the industry is anything but linear, a great reminder that sometimes you’ve got to take whatever opportunities come your way. Let’s get into it!

    1h 10m
  7. The Truth About Money in Indie Labels | Mark Orr Tells All

    09/29/2025

    The Truth About Money in Indie Labels | Mark Orr Tells All

    Today’s guest is Mark Orr, the head of LAB Records, which he’s been running since 2005. In recent years, LAB has found major success with artists like The K’s, South Arcade, and many more.  We spoke with Mark about how he discovered and signed South Arcade, what it felt like to achieve LAB’s very first number one album with The K’s, and what the future holds for the label. From the sounds of it, this is just the beginning & Mark has some incredibly exciting years ahead.  There’s a lot to take away in this episode, from how DIY labels compare to majors, to what it really takes to succeed in that world.  Let’s get into it.  Just search UPARWR podcast anywhere you listen to them!   Follow us to see Behind The Scenes:   Jack - https://www.instagram.com/jack_uprawr/   Joe - https://www.instagram.com/joe_davis77/

    1h 21m
  8. Why Most Bands FAIL… and Why While She Sleeps Didn’t | Mat Welsh

    09/15/2025

    Why Most Bands FAIL… and Why While She Sleeps Didn’t | Mat Welsh

    Welcome back to the Uprawr Podcast! Today’s guest is Mat Welsh, guitarist for one of the UK’s biggest rock bands, While She Sleeps. Alongside playing guitar, Mat also manages the band and takes care of the business side of things.  We spoke to Mat about how While She Sleeps first started, the tipping point that turned it into a full-time career, and why staying DIY has been so important to their success. He also opens up about the struggles of stepping back and letting someone else take over management, as well as the reasons behind the band’s decision to move away from working with record labels. We also speak on how the Collab with Oli Sykes came about and how while she sleeps butted heads with Bring Me The Horizon back in the day  If you’re in a band and want to know what it really takes to go full-time, you NEED to hear this one.

    1h 32m
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Every week we'll have a brand new podcast featuring different Artists, Managers, Agents & other big players in the music Industry. Contact - Joe@uprawr.com

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  • Creator
    UPRAWR
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © UPRAWR
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