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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Smallwood, a leader in the electronic music world and Head of Music at Club Class, overseeing the direction and programming of The Cross. With years of experience shaping line-ups, supporting emerging talent, and helping build respected platforms in dance music, Matt shares what it really takes to lead in a fast-moving, culture-driven industry.

This conversation explores how electronic music scenes are built, sustained, and evolved, from underground energy to large-scale brand execution.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

🎧 What it actually means to be Head of Music for a club and events brand

🏢 How electronic line-ups are curated and talent is developed

🪩 The realities of building and maintaining club culture in the UK

🚀 Advice for DJs, promoters, and future music leaders looking to make impact

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📌 Explore Club Class: https://www.club-class.co.uk

📌 Discover The Cross: https://www.thecrosslondon.com

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr George Musgrave—a music industry academic and co-author of the influential book Can Music Make You Sick?—to explore the complex, and often hidden, relationship between creativity and mental health.

With a rare dual perspective as both a former artist and a leading researcher, George shares powerful insights into why so many musicians struggle with anxiety, burnout, and self-worth—and what needs to change across the industry to support healthier, more sustainable careers.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

🧠 How the pressures of music careers impact mental health

📚 The story and findings behind Can Music Make You Sick?

🎓 What the research reveals about success, identity, and survival in creative industries

🚀 Honest advice for anyone navigating a music career while protecting their wellbeing

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📌 Follow Dr George Musgrave: https://www.georgemusgrave.com/

📘 Read Can Music Make You Sick?: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/can-music-make-you-sick-9781787438156/

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If you’re struggling or need someone to talk to:

You’re not alone. Please consider reaching out to a support service:

• Help Musicians (Music Minds Matter): 0808 802 8008 – 24/7 support for anyone in the music industry
• Samaritans: 116 123 – free and confidential, 24 hours a day
• Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk
• Music Support: https://www.musicsupport.org

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In this episode, we sit down with Nick Angel—veteran music supervisor, former Head of Music at Wokring Title, and the man behind the soundtracks of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, About a Boy, and countless other iconic films. From working with directors like Edgar Wright and Richard Curtis to helping shape the sound of British cinema, Nick shares incredible stories and deep insights into the world of music supervision.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
🎞️ What a music supervisor actually does on a film or TV project
🎧 How music choices can shape the emotional tone of a scene
📽️ Behind-the-scenes stories from major productions like Bridget Jones and Love Actually
🚀 Career advice for aspiring music supervisors and creatives working in film & TV

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