How to Break an Artist

What exactly does a manager do and what should an artist look for in a manager?  Alfie talks about his experience working with managers in Hudson Taylor and as a solo artist. Fionnán tells us what he is looking for in a manager and how he currently manages himself. The lads discuss the potential ways the currently unregulated industry can better protect artists. Support the podcast on Pa...

This week it's all about masters, record deals and Taylor Swift. Alfie tells us about Hudson Taylor's record deals, his experience working with both indie and major record labels and Fionnán shares why it's important to him as a new artist to hold on to his master recordings.  The lads discuss the current value of music and try to pinpoint the very beginning of free music. Was it the iTunes s...

What is a publishing deal? As an artist or songwriter, it's essential to know. Fionnán has had three coffees and is buzzing about quizzing Alfie about Hudson Taylor's publishing deals and what he would do differently now. Alfie shares his advice with Fionnán and tells us about the advice he received from a respected music industry individual that later came back to bite him and how Michael Jackson...

This week, Alfie meets ARIA-winning songwriter Nick Atkinson at a live songwriting session. He chats about writing with Lewis Capaldi, Gabrielle Aplin and Dean Lewis, being involved in album projects and shares his advice for new artists. Back in the studio, Alfie and Fionnán discuss adrenaline, burnout and the importance of looking after yourself after hearing industry stories sent in from artist...

This week, Alfie and Fionnán welcome their first guest: artist and songwriter (and Alfie's teenage hero!) Greg Holden.  The three lads have an open conversation about Greg's career from Artist to Songwriter and what he stands for in an ever-changing industry. This week, they cover major label budgets, the downfalls of going viral and whether the algorithm hinders music. Greg reminisces about...

This week, Alfie surprises Fionnán with some life-changing news. They talk about social media and artists using their voice online, like Raye, whose honest tweets pressured her record label into releasing her from her contract. Support the podcast on Patreon for ad-free and exclusive bonus episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Alfie and Fionnán chat in depth about YouTube. They cover many topics, including the golden age of music videos, The lads' own history and relationship with YouTube, and they even try to wrap their heads around YouTube's new plans for A.I. We also get to know more about our host, Fionnán and his creative endeavours as Alfie grills him on his future artistic plans. Support the podcast on...

This episode is an introduction to the podcast and its hosts. Alfie talks openly with Fionnán about what happened to his band, Hudson Taylor, and what broke him as an artist. Thank you for listening to this independent podcast. Support the podcast on Patreon for ad-free and exclusive bonus episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted by Alfie Hudson Taylor and emerging artist Finscéalta, 'How To Break an Artist' delves into the darker side of the music industry and discusses the many ways music, and the humans behind it can be broken. Alfie breaks down what broke him as an artist, the real reasons his band Hudson Taylor came to an end, and shares the lessons he's learned so you don't have to. This is a podcast for artis...