EP. 23 - Ryan Richards (Funeral For A Friend / Future History Management)

May 2, 2019

This week, Ryan Richards, drummer for Funeral For A Friend and band manager at Future History Management, shares his journey through the music scene. He reflects on a decade with Funeral For A Friend, offering insights into their iconic albums. Ryan discusses managing rising stars like Bullet For My Valentine and Sleep Token, as well as the challenges new bands face today. He shares hilarious tour stories, including one with Iron Maiden, and provides a glimpse into the evolving dynamics of music management, making for a captivating and informative listen!

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Beat Goes On: Music Industry Insights

02:02 • 7min

Community Support and Playful Banter

09:20 • 2min

Chaotic Banter and Introductions

11:00 • 2min

Kitchen Deliveries and Musical Dreams

12:30 • 4min

Navigating the Music Landscape

16:24 • 19min

Echoes of a Musical Journey

34:55 • 26min

Crafting Songs and Connections

01:01:17 • 4min

Echoes of a Music Journey

01:05:02 • 20min

Exploring Music Trends and Upcoming Tours

01:25:17 • 3min

Navigating the Challenges of Live Performances

01:28:27 • 4min

Navigating the Music Industry

01:32:03 • 3min

Future History & Festival Fun

01:35:24 • 6min

Welcome Home Armageddon. Drum master and band management royalty Ryan Richards is our guest on Episode 23 of Sappenin' Podcast! Hear him open up on everything from his time in Funeral For A Friend, why he decided to leave after a decade behind the kit and looking back at some of their iconic albums to his new management company Future History Management, working with Bullet For My Valentine and Tonight Alive to the new group of superstars in Holding Absence, Loath, Sleep Token, Phoxjaw and much much more! With stories from touring with Iron Maiden to appearing on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Top of The Pops you'll be learning from every aspect of the industry. Get ready for all sorts of knowledge, laughter and insight. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week.

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