Musician and BBC Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart has announced his first book, Slacker Guide To The Music Industry. Listed as one of our top literary titles to look for in 2019, the books sees Taggart sharing his hard-won industry expertise with those looking to understand more about about the inner workings of the music world. It also features contributions from some of the most successful names in the business, including Biffy Clyro, Run the Jewels, Charli XCX and George Ezra, as well as industry figures working behind-the-scenes.

In a statement, Taggart commented on the inspiration behind the book:

“There are so many moving parts to the music industry to get a handle on when you are just starting out - hopefully the last few years gathering the great and the good of music together for this book will help a little bit and free up some brain space to focus on what’s important... playing and performing.”

The 364-page guide includes chapters on Building a Fanbase, Music Videos, Management, Image, Publishing, Distribution and Streaming, PR and much more.

Taggart played bass in his band Colenso Parade from the age of 14, and has spent nine years working his way through the music industry. Having lived and breathed it on the music-making side, he secured a spot at BBC Radio 1, and began his career as a critically acclaimed DJ. As a specialist in new and alternative music, Taggart has given first radio plays to the likes of Royal Blood, London Grammar, Jorja Smith, Lewis Capaldi, Billie Eilish & Years and Years. He also started his own record label, Hometown Records, releasing the likes of Rejjie Snow, TOUTS, Rat Boy, Yonaka, Rhodes and many others.

Slacker Guide To The Music Industry is available to pre-order now at philtaggartslacker.com.