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The Toolroom Academy Artist Breakthrough Podcast

The Toolroom Academy Artist Breakthrough Podcast

By: Miles Shackleton
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The Toolroom Academy Artist Breakthrough Podcast explores how emerging dance music artists build their careers from the ground up. Hosted by leading mentors from the Toolroom Academy, each episode dives into real stories of creative development, release strategy, and brand-building in today’s music industry. Guests include rising producers, established DJs, and label professionals who share hard-earned lessons on getting signed, growing fanbases, and sustaining momentum. Designed for producers and DJs ready to level up, it’s a must-listen for anyone serious about turning passion into a professional pathway in dance music.

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Miles Shackleton
Career Success Economics Music Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • EP017: Martha Bolton: Why The Music Industry Needs To Change
    Jun 30 2026

    In this episode of The Artist Breakthrough Podcast, Pete sits down with Martha Bolton, founder of Not Bad For A Girl and one of the UK's leading voices on diversity and community in electronic music.


    Together they explore what it really takes to build a career in today's music industry, why community beats competition, how grassroots culture shapes the future of dance music, and the changes the industry still needs to make. From creating opportunities for underrepresented artists to navigating social media, networking, and breaking into the scene, Martha shares practical advice alongside her own journey building one of electronic music's most impactful organisations.


    Whether you're an artist, DJ, producer or simply passionate about the future of dance music, this episode is packed with honest insights and actionable advice.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • EP016: How To Build A Music Community People Actually Care About - Girls Don't Sync
    Jun 26 2026

    From grassroots clubs in Liverpool to sold-out headline shows around the world, Girls Don't Sync have become one of the most influential collectives in electronic music.


    In this live conversation recorded at our conference, the Girls Don't Sync crew share the real story behind their rise - from playing seven-hour sets for £50 and building local communities, to navigating social media, producing music, dealing with criticism, and staying authentic in an industry obsessed with virality.


    We dive into why community matters more than followers, how they built a movement around inclusivity and friendship, the realities of life behind the scenes, and why supporting grassroots culture is more important than ever.

    Whether you're a DJ, producer, promoter or simply passionate about dance music culture, this episode is packed with honest insights, practical advice and powerful stories from one of the most exciting acts in electronic music today.

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    48 mins
  • EP015: Why Most DJs Never Build a Real Audience - Grahame Farmer
    Jun 19 2026

    In this episode of The Artist Breakthrough Podcast, we sit down with Grahame Farmer, founder of Data Transmission and The Artist Blueprint. He is one of the most respected voices in electronic music, to explore what really drives artist growth in today's industry.


    From building one of dance music's biggest media platforms to helping artists navigate social media, branding, networking and long-term career development.


    We discuss why most artists focus on the wrong things, how to grow a genuine audience, the importance of consistency, and why going viral isn't the shortcut many people think it is.


    Whether you're a DJ, producer, label owner or artist trying to break through, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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