ISLAND

2012/07/16

You know all about our artists, but what about the people who actually work at Island Records and make their releases come to life?

Well The Guardian recently pinned down one half of the team at the top – Island's co-president Darcus Beese, who talked signing new artists, meeting Island founder Chris Blackwell, how he got into the music industry, the ethos of Island, second chances in second albums and social media.

From making tea to signing Mumford & Sons, Florence + the Machine and Amy Winehouse check out the interview here.