ABOUT ME
I walk the line between Music & Tech - helping Spotify, Artists and Labels overcome challenges and break new music. 10+ years Music Industry experience across artist management, journalism, and marketing.
Worked with a diverse range of artists, including Gotye, Feist, Taylor Swift, Crowded House, The Clash, Calvin Harris, One Direction and many more.
I also enjoy writing (ideally with brevity), finding the right problems, and the simplest solutions.
Employment History
Spotify
Feb 2013 - Today
Artist & Label Services
Managing Spotify's relationships with UK labels, promoting the value of the Spotify platform whilst launching artist-focussed marketing initiatives. Focussed more on the independent sector in latter years.
Universal Music
July 2008 to Feb 2013
Marketing Manager
Creating & executing global marketing plans for developing and established artists. Managed all project areas; online & traditional marketing, promo, budgeting & more. Extensive travel fostered long-lasting relationships across global industry
Gigwise.com
2005 to 2008
Freelance Journalist
Began reviewing small London gigs, ended covering European festivals & in-depth interviews
JD Management
2004 to 2005
Artist Management
Office Manager at Jackie Davidson Managment, working with a broad range of very successful songwriters (Wayne Hector), producers, vocalists and bands. Responsible for booking sessions, tour management, and managing budgets.
Misc
1998 - 2004
Misc
The family business, pasty factories, and call centres were the perfect start to the working world. There's life to be learnt wherever are, just look for it.
Education
2002 - 2006
BA (Hons) Business Studies 2:1
1999 - 2001
4 A-Levels, 11 GCSE's A - C
UWE University in Bristol may not be as prestigious as Stanford, Yale, Oxford or Newquay, but there was still lots to learn. Besides, the lessons taught to those lucky enough to attend such establishments are now readily available to all.
Personal Details
Interests
As a Cornishman based in North London, a curious mind is needed to overcome the frightening complexity of non-village life. Luckily I have the greatest collection of my wife, family and friends to help get me by.