Not a Groupie
Not a Groupie
Cactus City Studio
A brand new podcast helping raise awareness and educating others on the positive actions we can take, to change the music industry for the better
Party at the Musicians’ Union - An Interview with Naomi Pohl
For the season finale of Not A Groupie season one, we take a trip to the Musicians’ Union to speak to Naomi Pohl, the first-EVER female General Secretary of the MU.
Dec 14, 2022
38 min
Get Legal advice with Sharon-Rose Mensah
We chat with Sharon-Rose Mensah, a Music & Entertainment Lawyer Music law is quite possibly the most important part of the music industry - from negotiating contracts to getting you out of sticky situations.
Nov 30, 2022
1 hr 6 min
Vocal arrangement and production with Ramera Abraham
Ever wondered what it’s like to be in the studio with Little Mix? Same. Ramera Abraham talks about her journey from Abbey Road Studios, Spotify EQ to being in the studio recording legendary musicians such as Little Mix.
Nov 23, 2022
53 min
How to startle a misogynist with Rookes
It’s not very often that you meet someone as spectacular as Rookes. This episode touches on neurodiversity and how it has made her the producer that she is now.
Nov 18, 2022
1 hr 19 min
Why is there a lack of women in the music industry? with Vick Bain
Music industry equality, diversity and inclusivity campaigner, Vick Bain joins Sophie to unpack why there is a lack of women in the music industry and how we change that.
Nov 2, 2022
1 hr 8 min
Accessibility : with Carla Kerslake
This week we have the wonderful Carla Kerslake who is not only a gender equality campaigner in the music industry but also working to make the music industry more accessible for those with disabilities.
Oct 26, 2022
1 hr 4 min
Educate with love, because there’s nothing worse than hating : Mental health and the Music industry with Eve Horne
Producer, songwriter, vocalist and music expert, Eve Horne wears many hats, and we get to chat with her about every single one.
Oct 19, 2022
1 hr 10 min
Suitcase full of shoes : Ruth Sullivan in the Foley Studio
Sophie is joined by Ruth Sullivan to discuss creating explosion sound effects to re-creating the sound of footsteps, foley myths and how foley single-handedly saves cinema.
Oct 11, 2022
1 hr 14 min
Talking to yourself with love : The importance of prioritising yourself with Chloe Mykel
Chloe Mykel talks us through how to get noticed by journalists and how to have built a successful release campaign alongside the value of building your own PR connections whilst giving back to her community via, FEMusic an org specialising in educating and empowering women within the music industry.
Oct 5, 2022
1 hr 15 min
You’re going to think I’ve been down the pub but there’s a real problem with licensing : How entertainment executive Jane Dyball pieced together her career
Entertainment executive Jane Dyball has so many stories from gin slammers to being the first person to download Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’. We get into the nitty-gritty of her career, talking about the art of eavesdropping, international copyright law and resilience in the face of rejection.
Oct 4, 2022
1 hr 19 min
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