37. Andy Farrow- Successful artist manager to acts like Opeth, Devin Townsend, Paradise Lost and more.

37. Andy Farrow- Successful artist manager to acts like Opeth, Devin Townsend, Paradise Lost and more.

Author: Inspiring interviews with successful music industry experts October 20, 2014 Duration: 53:06

Andy Farrow is a successful artist manager from the UK who formed Northern Music Co. in 1988. 

Coming from a DIY punk rock ethic Andy possesses vast music business knowledge that spreads across all aspects of the industry.

After over 20 years in the business he has had consistent success with predominantly rock-orientated acts, achieving over thirty Top 30 Album chart positions and sales in excess of three million. 

Currently Andy is managing artists like Opeth, Devin Townsend and Paradise Lost to name a few.

Andy states:

We aim to develop long-term, international careers for our acts and fight against the often short-term nature of the music industry. 

An inspiring and super informative interview with one of the UK's coolest managers.

Enjoy!


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