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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Karl Maloney turns relaxed guest conversations into a grounded view of creative work, local scenes, career memory, and music's surrounding infrastructure.
Karl Maloney builds THE MUSIC INDUSTRY PODCAST FROM RGM MAGAZINE around informal interviews that let musicians and other people near the independent music scene describe how their work actually develops.
Small venues and Slade's Christmas song both have a place in your music curiosity here.
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A steady look at Copperlungs, graft, and the slower work of building a scene.
Copperlungs come across as a new alt-pop band from Dundee with more on their mind than a brief social bump. Darren and Inacio spend time on the band’s video, the community they want around the music, and the basic idea that they are trying to build something durable, not just…
A loose, local band chat that lands on touring, travel, and the small realities behind the noise.
The Slates' chat with Karl Bologna settles into a loose, friendly band interview in Manchester, moving from life near the Apollo to the trip to Sweden.
A steady, workmanlike chat about Dagger, with pride in the songs and the next-step grind of band life.
Ist Ist come off as genuinely upbeat on the RGM Experience Podcast with Karl Maloney, and the talk stays grounded in what Dagger means right now.
A warm year-end roundup built from the show's 2025 guest chats.
This year-end special works as a compact tour through Karl Maloney's favorite guests from the show's 2025 run, framed as a Christmas and New Year wrap-up. It keeps the RGM house style: informal, slightly rough, and more invested in people and process than in polish.
A loose catch-up that still lands on why 90s guitar music keeps coming back.
Karl Maloney and John from Tillerman settle into an easy catch-up that picks up after an earlier conversation and looks back over the last couple of years.
A relaxed interview that turns into a blunt look at how people hold themselves back.
James Mays opens with a bit of local colour from Sandwich, then the talk shifts into work, study, and a rough patch that clearly stayed with him. The pace feels unforced, with a light start that only later gives way to something sharper and more revealing.
A relaxed catch-up that shows Tommy Smith in motion, with the songs, band, and live set all clicking.
Tommy Smith comes across as settled rather than reflective here, with Karl Maloney using the May 2023 chat mainly as a before-and-after marker.
A warm Slade memory lane with real industry texture.
Dave Hill and Karl Maloney trace Slade from the first cheap guitar to the moments that gave the band its shape. The strongest stretch keeps the story grounded in plain, useful detail: who pushed which song, why the release timing mattered, and how a record could still catch its…
Joe Wong interviews drummers and musicians about craft, history, and the working musician's life.
Lij Shaw interviews producers and engineers about mic technique, mixing, and studio business.
Ian Shepherd and working mastering engineers dig into Atmos, loudness wars, and vinyl cutting.
Co-hosts Ed Thorne and Paul Third dissect mixing, mastering, and studio gear with working engineers.
John from Tillerman says the project is now a side gig, with a day job, and that the latest release "Summer of 96" is the band's eighth music video.
Copperlungs’ Darren and Inacio describe a Dundee alt-pop band built on big hooks, harmonies, and a clear live identity.
Mark Abery discusses 30 years of Soccer 6, a grassroots music industry event that brought together celebrities and musicians for football tournaments.
Sybil Bell, founder of Independent Venue Week, explains how she created an annual celebration of independent music venues modeled after Record Store Day.
Karl Maloney brings Rob Nicholson back to The Music Industry Podcast From RGM Magazine for a conversation that starts with episode 125, the Grapes, and their 2023 discussion of Optic Monkeys.
Col Maloney speaks with Fever Dream's Stars, Matt, and Noah on The Music Industry Podcast from RGM Magazine about the band's return after Bang Bang Romeo.
Host Hayley interviews the musical duo The Grahams about their new album 'The Bridge', their 38-year personal and creative partnership, and their upcoming UK tour.
Scotty and Jack from Urban Echoes trace the band back to a house party where a song was finished in 20 to 30 minutes after Scotty brought in something he had written the day before.
Karl Maloney welcomes Dave Hill of Slade to The Music Industry Podcast from RGM Magazine and immediately frames the conversation around Hill's career arc, a farewell tour, and Slade's place in British rock.
Karl brings Harriet Rose back onto the line.
Host Carl Maloney interviews singer-songwriter Jasmine Power, who shares her journey from West Wales to Nashville, including early musical influences, spiritual awakenings, overcoming a spinal injury, and her work writing for Disney stars.
Sunbeam’s Nicky and Jimmy talk to Karl Maloney in a library in Brighton while on a tour that includes London and Sheffield.
Crispian and Jay from Kula Shaker describe the band’s early success, including when "Tattva" reached the top five and brought in roughly 100,000 buyers.
Host Karl Maloney interviews Ryan from the band All The Young, discussing their journey from a MySpace discovery and Warner Brothers deal to being dropped, hiatus, and reunion.
Frankie Dobson tells Karl Maloney that he has an “unhealthy obsession” with Batman, from Adam West’s shark repellent to a requested Lego Batmobile for Christmas.
Karl Maloney interviews returning guest Finn Forster about artist strategy in digital age.
Electron’s Jason and Joanna tell Karl Maloney that they moved from Portugal to London at 18, met at university, and turned a college project into a band built around direct fan relationships.
James Walsh says he releases records in January because it is a quiet month, then compares that strategy with Robbie Williams avoiding Taylor Swift and other big-name releases.
Carl Maloney speaks with Owen, founder of After All Music and After All Festival, a grassroots project that started from a drunken triple booking in Manchester.
Karl Maloney speaks with Harry, Steve, and Joe of The Balla during Christmas week at the RGM Experience podcast, and the band says they are using the quieter period to wind down after a run of gigs.
Karl Maloney welcomes Tommy Smith back to the RGM Experience Podcast.
She turns breakup songs into mythology lessons.
Karl Maloney opens with the usual RGM welcome and brings on Jimmy May, better known as Jimmy the Gent.
Karl Maloney wraps up 2025 with a Christmas sign-off and a run of his favorite guests from the year.
Chris from the Coversets drops in for a relaxed catch up with the RGM Experience host.
Karl Maloney welcomes Matt and Adam from Istist back to the RGM Experience Podcast.
James Mays joins RGM for a loose, friendly chat that starts in Sandwich and soon opens out into how his life has been shaped by work, study, and a few rough patches.
The Slates, a three-piece band from Manchester, England, discuss their journey from individual musical discovery to selling out venue shows and touring internationally.
Host Carl interviews Ellie from the band 88 Miles about their experience playing at the Feelings Live by the Sea festival.
Host Carl interviews musician Seb Lo about his career journey, recent successes, and upcoming tour.
Host Carl interviews members of the band The Cases about their history, music, and upcoming tour dates.
Host Carl interviews musician and live coach Ian Britt about his music career and transition to coaching.
Host Carl interviews musician Ava Villiante about her new EP, her YouTube following, and strategies for promoting music authentically.
Host Carl interviews a band about their music and discusses strategies for social media promotion and growing a YouTube channel.
Host Hayley interviews the band Lilacs at Kendall Calling festival, discussing their journey and recent challenges.
Host Hayley interviews indie band The Rose Dogs at Tramlines 2025 about their festival experience and rising career.
Host Carl interviews the band The Calves at their sold-out gig, discussing their five-year journey from a small venue to a larger one.
Host Carl Maloney interviews musician Tom Engley about his career, vocal health, and fitness routine.