In recent years, major label A&R veteran Rich Castillo has not only founded his own independent venture Lionbear Music Group, he’s also launched The Hotseat Interview. Here, Music Week joins him to find out more about a podcast that explores what “really goes on” in the music business for both execs and artists alike... 

After leaving EMI, you founded your own company, Lionbear Music Group, which is already a big endeavour. Why pursue a podcast spin-off as well?

“I ...