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TOM HOLLINGS (BILLEN TED) // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 142
Episode 8
Sunday, 8 February, 2026
You may know todays guest as one half of Billen Ted - DJs, producers, writers, with their own number one record, as well as significant credits on tunes from the likes of Anne-Marie, KSI and Rudimental to name just a few. He's also a manager, runs a music marketing company, is a former music tutor, among many other v cool bits that make him arguably one of our most qualified guests we've ever had on the show.One line to get you ready - 'one song can buy you a house' - and Tom explains exactly what he means by that... TOM INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/tombillented/OUR INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/Episode Features:- Tom’s “3 things I’d tell younger me” is basically a reality check for anyone spiralling because progress feels slow.- How to not lose your head when other people “win” first.- “Match fit” in music explained properly - the one concept that makes setbacks feel like training, not failure.- Why side jobs and weird gigs can build elite producer skills.- What to do if your song starts popping off on TikTok and you’re not ready - Tom gives a clear first move that can save you from getting rinsed.- “One song can buy you a house” (sort of) - he breaks down the actual money doors a hit opens (and the mistakes people make).- The Chrystal / MK story is insane - proof songs aren’t dead after 3 months and you might be sitting on gold without realising.- A real take on AI as a “co-producer” - useful, practical, and not just doom chat.- Some awesome case studies - Becky Hill, Anne-Marie, and the behind-the-scenes stuff you don’t see on socials.- The “Wellerman” moment - a meme idea he tried to shut down that turned into a global moment (proper lesson in seizing opportunities).- How marketing + TikTok understanding can build an artist project fast (without pretending it’s “overnight”).New episodes every Monday x
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