Blinding Talent | Strategic Music Industry Support for Independent Artists

Build. Release. Grow.

We build modern music careers by uniting strategy, creative direction, and audience growth - grounded in how the industry actually works.

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"There's no shortcut to momentum - only structure, timing, and intent."

 - Mark Adams, Blinding Talent Founder and CEO

Blinding Talent is led by Founder and CEO Mark Adams, a music industry heavyweight with nearly 30 years’ experience across TV, radio, print and digital. 

From launching landmark music formats with Official Charts, Spotify, YouTube and Channel 4, Mark has consistently been at the forefront of shaping the modern music landscape and has helped to break many artists including:

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BUILD DIRECTION AND STRUCTURE

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Strategic management support for independent artists

For artists who need clarity, professional positioning, and a programme that moves their career forward.

  • Strategy-led
  • Hands-on guidance
  • Access to industry opportunities
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RELEASE SYSTEMS

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Data-led release campaigns designed to introduce your music to the right listeners

For Artists looking to strengthen algorithm signals, and build momentum that compounds beyond a single release.

  • Streaming campaigns
  • Official Spotify advertising
  • YouTube promotion
  • Fan advertising
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Brand and Audience

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Foundational systems that support long-term growth

For Artists looking for a consistent social presence to professional release infrastructure and reusable audiences.

  • Social media management
  • Content creation and strategy
  • Premium music distribution
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"Mark's energy, commitment and vision has been greatly appreciated – both from the label and from the artists and managers alike."
Steve Pitron

SVP at Island Records & Promotions

"A wonderful team who really understand streaming strategy and real digital growth."
Cat Park

Managing Director at TenLetter PR

"an exceptional, passionate team who work tirelessly to help move the needle for artists, managers and labels, would recommend."
Katrina Russell

Director, KRSMGMT

"Mark and the team are lovely, they really care about their artists and always deliver on their campaigns."
Jo Hart

Managing Director at Hartmedia

"Blinding Talent are a superb team with great knowledge of the digital landscape and really helped our artist sell tickets and gather momentum."
Jules Bain

Director, Mushroom Group

"Working with Mark has always been a huge pleasure. His enthusiasm to adapt to an ever changing landscape combined with his inquisitive nature, has always been impressive."
Rob Clark

Former Promotions Manager, Sony Records

"Growing a fanbase is all about real, organic fans and Blinding Talent deliver, always."
James Ellett

CEO at Outsett Media

"Blinding Talent are a brilliant team, great on comms and I would 100% recommend them."
Emma Stakes

Head of Creative at Tileyard North

"A genuinely brilliant, clever team who are outstanding on communications and their campaigns always deliver, highly recommend!"
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Managing Director at RecordProducers.com

The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast

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Colin Barlow (Pink, David Bowie, Pharell, Beyonce)

He [David Bowie] did it right and wrong… we don’t have trial and error anymore.

Legendary A&R Colin Barlow sits down with Blinding Talent CEO Mark Adams and reveals what it's like to work with icons like Beyoncé, Pharrell, and Justin Timberlake

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Simon Jones (RAYE, Little Mix, One Direction, Tia Kofi)

The music business loves a shortcut—but real careers are built, not hacked

In this episode, award-winning publicist and manager Simon pulls back the curtain on how pop stars are actually broken.

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Sol Parker (Billie Eilish, Lady GaGa, The Prodigy, Take That)

Live Music Has Come Flying Back, Being Together Is So Pivotal To Our Fabric

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Sol Parker, legendary UK live music agent and major figure in the music industry.

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Rich Castillo (Olivia Dean, Elton John, Chase & Status)

I Mean, The Music Industry Is Like The Wild-West, It's Nuts, It's Crazy

From humble beginnings in under-18 gigs to shaping iconic acts like N-Dubz, working with Olivia Dean, and navigating the world of A&R.

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How We Work

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Our role is to help independent artists think and move like professionals

We help by aligning creative direction, release strategy, and audience growth into a system that compounds over time.

  • We don’t sell guarantees: Because real careers aren’t predictable - they’re built.  
  • We build systems, not spikes: Momentum should carry forward, not reset every release.  
  • Data over guesswork: Decisions are guided by listener behaviour.  
  • You keep control: Your music, your masters, your creative direction - always.
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Some Of Our Industry Partners

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