Those Music Guys
Ever wondered what two thirty-something musicians from Manchester have to say about the modern industry in which they work? Well, wonder no more, because Fa Caudwell and Mike Grubert are here to blow your minds with their groundbreaking thoughts and opinions. In each episode we'll be getting deep into the dark and dangerous world of the 21st century music industry, while also telling you which new albums and underground bands we just can't get enough of right now.
Episodes
43 episodes
Ep 43 - Skindred’s “Smile”; Asiyaa & The Slight Cancellation of Tenacious D
In a time of political turmoil, the guys discuss the repercussionsTenacious D face over a single joke, and how that compares to the literal crimes committed by a former and possibly future president; Mike can’t help but Smile about Skindred’s l...
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Ep 42 - Yes's "Mirror" to the Sky, Third Kulture & An Inevitable Discussion About AI
Well, the time has come: We are doing an episode on AI. We have thoughts; you will hear them; Mike says "Yes!" to Yes's Mirror to the Sky and Fa shows you why Manchester's Third Kulture are taking rap metal to glorious new heights.
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Ep 41 - Music Law with UK Music Lawyer Chris Brown
In possibly our most informative episode ever, the guys sit down with UK Music Lawyer Chris Brown discuss the minefield that is the legal side of the music industry. A must listen for anybody interested in any kind of music career.
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Ep 40 - All Out Of Bubblegum's "Skinned Alive"; Pieces & Are Amps Needed Anymore?
Amplifiers have been a constant in live music since the time of our forefathers, but are they necessary any more? Those Music Guys believe they have the answer; Mike goes against the rules of the podcast to discuss Fa’s new band and Fa focuses ...
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Ep 39 - Another Metallica Special!
It's been nearly a month since Metallica released their 11th studio album, 72 Seasons, and we know you have all been eagerly waiting to hear our opinion on. To mark this special occasion, the guys invited their good friend Coop of The Spoken Me...
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Ep 38 - The Life of a Road Manager (feat. Dario Nikzad)
Dario Nikzad is a seasoned musician and tour manager who has not only worked with the likes of Anthrax, Clutch and Eagle-Eye Cherry, but also has a fabulous head of hair and is an old friend of at least 50% of Those Music Guys; which is why it ...
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Ep 37 - Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Cool It Down”; We Three Kings & The Insane Ramblings of Ben Shapiro and Jordan B. Peterson
Ben Shapiro and Jordan Peterson: 2 stalwarts of logic and reason. Nah, only joking; everything they say is nonsense. In addition to their mind blowing views on racism, sexism and the LGBTQ+ community, they also have opinions on music. Will this...
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Ep 36 - All the Things (feat. Coop of the Spoken Metal Show)
After having the guys on his show, the mighty Coop from the Spoken Metal Show is here to talk all things music and metal from the local Liverpool scene to the echelons of the Upside Down. Seriously, this episode is the tits.
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Ep 35 - Nova Twins' "Supernova"; New Divide & Is Rock Dead?
In the first of a thrilling new mini-series tackling the most controversial hot takes in music history, the guys ask that age old question: Is Rock Dead? Mike is bowled over by Nova Twins' "Supernova" and Fa sets time aside to check out New Div...
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Ep 34 - How to Love a Music Scene (feat. James Bennett of 0161 Manchester Underground Metal Community)
We've talked about when music scenes don't work, now we're going to talk about when they do. James Bennet of 0161 Manchester Underground Metal Community joins the guys to discuss how the Manchester metal scene is becoming a thriving hub for the...
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Ep 33 - Band Development ( feat. Harry Warren & Liam Barlow of Unearthed Music)
For the first time in Those Music Guys history, we have a returning guest; Liam Barlow is back for revenge and he's brought Unearthed's Harry Warren with him to tell us how the heck you develop a band in the modern age.
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Ep 32 - Luna Kiss Spotlight Special
In the first of our Spotlight Specials, the guys sit down with Wil Russell of Luna Kiss.
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42:24
Ep 31 - Jack White's "Fear of the Dawn"; Rats & The Taxation of Merchandise
O2 venues are now taking 25% of artists' merch sales - what a load of bollocks; Mike reminds us how much we owe to Jack White and Fa finds the funk in indie with Liverpool's RATS.Rats Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/officialrats...
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Ep 30 - What Is a Record Label? (feat. Chris Massey of Sprechen Music)
The guys sit down with Chris Massey, head of Sprechen Music, to discuss the realities of running a record label.To find out more about Chris and his label, please visit the following links:https://www.instagram.com/sprechenmusic (@s...
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Ep 29 - Rammstein’s “Zeit”; Ya’Boyz and the Legacy of Reality Talent Shows
The guys take a trip down Memory Lane to talk about the history of reality talent shows and try to predict their future and legacy; Mike gives an efficient review of Rammstein’s “Zeit” and Ya’Boy Fa talks about Ya’Boyz Ya’Boyz’ Ya’Boyz.
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Ep 28 - Band Management (feat. Liam Barlow of Unearthed Music)
Phew, it's been a while since we've had a guest, so the guys are super excited to sit down with Liam Barlow of Unearthed Music to discuss all things band management.To check out everything Unearthed including up coming live dates, hit t...
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Ep 27 - alt-J's "The Dream"; Matt Fryers & What is Classed as Live Music?
It seems like more and more musicians are relying on backing tracks, loop pedals, controllers and other such devices during their stage show; with the boundaries between a studio recording and a live performance becoming increasingly blurred, t...
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Ep 26 - Finneas' "Optimist"; Casseyette & Neil Young vs Joe Rogan
Neil Young vs Joe Rogan! It’s the war to end all wars; the ultimate showdown; the Battle Royale we never knew we needed! But who will win? Find out in our latest, most thrilling episode yet. Mike gets his opinions and pronunciation of Finneas a...
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Ep 25 - Billy Talent's "Crisis of Faith"; The Pagans S.O.H & The Potential Dangers of Music Marketing Courses
It can be a scary world out there for creatives when clambering for likes and shares, and now we're being bombarded with adverts for courses claiming to teach us how to reach our goals - are they worth the money? Mike worships Billy Talent's "C...
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Ep 24 - Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak's "An Evening with Silk Sonic"; Bambie Thug & 4 Things Musicians Should Never Do
Regardless of success, it can be very easy for a musician to forget to be humble and allow themselves to push their heads further and further up their own rear end; so in this episode, the guys discuss the potential sign posts that can lead you...
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Ep 23 - St. Vincent's "Daddy's Home", Lunarcode and the Truth about Autotune.
Autotune; it's everywhere - in our music, in our breakfast cereal, even hiding under our children's beds. But is it really as bad as we have been led to believe? That question kinda, sorta gets answered here; Mike feels right at home with St. V...
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Ep 22 - The Return of Live Music (feat. The Rock Fairy)
The guys sit down with entrepreneur, journalist, promoter and music industry guru The Rock Fairy, to discuss the return of live music in 2021. It's ace.
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Ep 21 - Bootsy Collins' "The Power of the One", Honeyfeet and Why Rick Beato is the Greatest Musician in the World
Who is Rick Beato? And why is he your favourite musician? Find out in the latest thrilling episode; Mike brings all the funk with the new Bootsy Collins record and Fa gets heavy for Jazz with Manchester's Honeyfeet.
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Episode 21
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Ep 20 - Maximo Park's "Nature Always Wins", Boudicca's Bass Service & What Is the Future of Music Distribution?
As the digital vs physical platform war rages on, the guys try to figure out exactly where this will lead the music industry; Mike's review of Maximo Park's new album definitely always wins and Fa is grateful that a random playlist helped him d...
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Ep 19 - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard's "L.W.", Novustory & 4 Wild Music Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories are all the rage, so the guys sit down to discuss 4 of the wildest ones from the music world; Mike hits us with a blizzard of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Fa tells an allegory of the glory that is Novustory.
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