The Money Trench – The Music Industry Podcast with Mark Sutherland
TMT:41 Tony Harlow on How to Break More UK Superstars & The Future For Major Labels
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Tony Harlow, CEO of Warner Music UK, to explore his career journey from jazz records to the boardroom, and what it means to lead a major record label in the era of AI, streaming, and cultural shifts.
During their chat at Warner HQ in London, they talk about Tony’s early days in record stores and at Blue Note Records, his global adventures across Australia and the US, and the lessons learnt from running labels like V2 and working with some of the biggest names in the business.
The pair also discuss the challenges facing UK music exports, the evolution of major label culture, and what today’s artists need to break globally.
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