Posts by Dave Roberts

Key Songs in the Life Of… Lylette Pizarro

Lylette Pizarro, founder of Influence Media Partners, selects the magnificent seven songs that tell the story of her life and career to date

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‘The instinctiveness with which an artist thinks is something to be learned from – don’t let data undermine it.’

In an exceedingly rare interview, the Pet Shop Boys’ Manager Angela Becker talks about the duo’s 40th anniversary, their enduring appeal, her 15 years on the team, working with Madonna and the importance of staying curious…

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Key Songs In The Life Of… Ole Obermann

Ole Obermann, Global Head of Music Development and IP at TikTok, talks us through the tracks that have shaped his life and career so far

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‘I’m not going to get embarrassed or feel awkward if someone begins weeping when they start talking about a story that becomes a song. If they start to cry, I don’t try to stop that.’

Dan Wilson, co-writer of Someone Like You and many other award-winning songs over the last 20 years, reflects on his time as an artist, why he's happier behind the scenes and never ruling out the waltz option

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Key Songs In The Life Of… Joe Kentish

The President of Warner Records UK discusses the songs and artists that have influenced his life and career to date

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Key Songs in the Life of… Denzyl Feigelson

The founder of Platoon (and AWAL, and a key architect of Graceland), Denzyl Feigelson, maps out his life and career in seven songs

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Key Songs In The Life Of… Caron Veazey

Pharrell's former manager, co-founder of the BMAC and founder of Something in Common selects seven tracks to tell the story of her life so far...

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‘When we show the artist something they don’t remember, and it all comes back to them. We get to witness that moment, that’s precious for us – and that’s also when we know the fans are going to lose their minds.’

Aviator talks 15 years of working with legends, taming the wild west and why the industry isn't prepared for a boomer-based digital tsunami

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Teddy Riley on what it’s like to create a genre, write with Michael Jackson and nearly lose it all

The two-time Grammy winner talks new jack swing, Dangerous, My Prerogative, the key to collaboration and how the threat of jail can focus the mind

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TikTok sponsors Independent Label category as countdown to A&R Awards continues

Short-form video giant joints the party by backing super-competitive category at next month's big night

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‘It’s an absolute balance of quality and taste with serious commercial ability.’

Polydor's Ben Mortimer reflects on his first 12 months as the label’s sole President, as well as Polydor’s DNA, and much more…

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Vevo sponsors A&R Awards category dedicated to artists on brink of breakthrough

Global music video network presents future-focused category at here-before-you-know-it A&R Awards

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Centtrip joins growing list of sponsors for next month’s A&R Awards

Long-term supporter returns to back Management Company category at this year's big night

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Luminate announced as sponsor of Major Label category at A&R Awards

Leading data and insight company backs Major Label battle at next month's big night

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‘It seemed very daring at the time – and it was.’

Sir Tim Rice talks about making Jesus Christ Superstar, his partnership with Andrew Lloyd Webber, working with Elton and writing for Elvis...