UPRAWR Podcast

Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst has filed a $200million lawsuit against their record label universal! The band have sold over 40 million records worldwide but are claiming that they have NEVER received a single royalty payment for their music In today's episode we want to take a look into what the lawsuit is about, how the band are able to sell 40 million records but still not be able to recoup their costs and also over the past few days, universal have just filed for a dismissal of the case, meaning this whole thing is about to get alot more interesting. let's get into it

Welcome back to the Uprawr podcast, today's guest is Gary Lancaster who's worked at or with every label you’ve ever heard of! Gary started off at warner with ADA working with labels like hopeless, rise, fearless and so much more. He’s worked on campaigns from motley crue to papa roach and also worked on the lil peep record were he tragically passed before the campaign had finished. We speak to Gary about all of the jobs his had in music, what it was like working with some of the biggest artists on the planet and also some of the hurdles his had in his career. So, Let's get straight into it   

Sleep Token have just announced their first festival headline show. How have they grown so quickly? why would download festival offer them the slot and whats next for both? Well let's get into it

Welcome back to the Uprawr podcast! Today's guest is Alyx Holcombe who is currently working at Kerrang Radio Aswell as Radio 1 where she has two shows, the rock introducing show and the indie show. Alyx has been involved in radio for years and started her own punk show where she would platform new artists giving them the spotlight. If you’ve ever wondered how radio works behind the scenes or how you can get your tracks played this one is for you! So, let’s get into it 

Taken from Episode 15 of the UPRAWR Podcast, Leander Gloversmith talks about how he found Neck Deep and started working with them early on

Welcome back to the Uprawr podcast! Today's guest is Chris Turner who is currently the drummer for the band “oceans ate Alaska”. Chris is known for being one of the best drummers on the planet with companies like Drumeo featuring him, not to mention millions of people have watched his playthroughs. We speak to Chris about why and when he started drumming, how he joined oceans ate Alaska, starting his own solo career and also starting his own YouTube channel. Whether you're a fan of drumming or not this has something for everyone, so let’s get into it

Welcome back to the Uprawr podcast, today's guest is Danny Corr who currently works at roadrunner records one of the biggest labels in the world. He’s done marketing campaigns for the likes of slipknot, green day & the Red Hot Chillis! We speak about how different it is running the campaigns for massive bands compared to smaller ones and how ambitious they are when doing these campaigns. Danny has worked at the absolute top level of the industry and has an insight into the industry that most people would dream about. So, Let's get straight into it 

Julie talks to us about the impact of what happened after the lostprophets news broke | Taken from episode 13 with Julie Weir

Welcome back to the uprawr podcast! Today’s Guest is Josh Mateer who’s been involved in the music industry for over 20 years. Josh started out promoting shows and selling out venues before he even turned 18, he then got an internship at warner in L.A and has worked at record labels ever since. Josh has been involved in countless high profile artists careers and has a fascinating story that we think will really benefit anyone who's ever wondered how you get into these positions. He’s currently the head of A&R at TikTok and we ask him about his life and what his job entails now, this one's good so lets get into it 

Welcome back to the uprawr podcast! today's guest is Leander Gloversmith who’s been working as a manager for some of the biggest bands in the UK like Architects & Neck Deep! We speak about his own struggles within the industry and how cut throat it can sometimes be but ultimately how perseverance and hard work can get you through it. We also speak about Neck Deeps history and how influential that band was to Leanders career, Aswell as the as it is reunion and how his joined future history management. Let’s get into it!