http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog Music industry marketing consultant based in San Francisco. Focused in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and fan acquisition and retention. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:38:36 +0000 en hourly 1 Music marketing and music business topics and discussions. Featuring The Music Biz Weekly podcast with Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson. Discussions for the DIY artist. Topics include music licensing, Facebook marketing, Twitter marketing, email marketing, website development, finding fans online, selling your music, selling merchandise and much, much more. Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com me@mikebrandvold.com me@mikebrandvold.com (Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com) Copyright © Michael Brandvold www.MichaelBrandvold.com 2010 Michael Brandvold Marketing - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast music, marketing, music, biz, weekly, band, marketing, music http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/mbm45logo144.jpg http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/the-marketing-woes-of-music-subscription-services-spotify-rdio-rhapsody-mog-deezer-the-rock-star-branding-podcast/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/the-marketing-woes-of-music-subscription-services-spotify-rdio-rhapsody-mog-deezer-the-rock-star-branding-podcast/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 16:38:36 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6548 Continue reading → Related posts:

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]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/the-marketing-woes-of-music-subscription-services-spotify-rdio-rhapsody-mog-deezer-the-rock-star-branding-podcast/feed/ 0 branding,deezer,mog,music marketing,podcast,rdio,rhapsody,rock star branding,spotify This week's episode, May 16, 2012 - The Marketing Woes of Music Subscription Services Spotify, Rdio, Rhapsody, MOG & Deezer. - Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 15 min. discussion on the branding and marketing problems that ... This week's episode, May 16, 2012 - The Marketing Woes of Music Subscription Services Spotify, Rdio, Rhapsody, MOG & Deezer. Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 15 min. discussion on the branding and marketing problems that music subscription services Spotify, Rdio, Rhapsody, MOG & Deezer face in trying to expose their services to the mainstream music listening public. Welcome to The Music Biz Weekly Presents… The Rock Star Branding Podcast with your hosts Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones. Look for this new podcast in all the same locations that you can find The Music Biz Weekly Podcast, plus BrandLikeARockStar.com. Each week Michael, Brian and Steve will discuss rock star branding related to some of the largest acts in the world and how you can apply their lessons to your career. These topics come from Steve’s new book, Brand Like A Rock Star: Lessons From Rock ‘n’ Roll To Make Your Business Rich And Famous. Using examples like U2, AC/DC, Lady Gaga, The Beatles, KISS, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, and many others, Steve shows you how to create a business that rocks! Download The Rock Star Branding Podcast from iTunes. Listen to The Rock Star Branding Podcast on SoundCloud. If you like the podcast I ask that you visit iTunes and please Rate & Review The Rock Star Branding podcast. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/michaelsb http://www.twitter.com/thornybleeder http://twitter.com/rockstarbrands Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no 15:03 http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/zz-top-release-new-single-i-got-to-get-paid-in-jeremiah-weed-commercial-dropping-the-needle-episode-5/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/zz-top-release-new-single-i-got-to-get-paid-in-jeremiah-weed-commercial-dropping-the-needle-episode-5/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 12:50:28 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6508 Continue reading → No related posts.]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/zz-top-release-new-single-i-got-to-get-paid-in-jeremiah-weed-commercial-dropping-the-needle-episode-5/feed/ 3 debut new single,dropping the needle,i got to get paid,jeremiah weed,mtv exclusive video,podcast,rick rubin,zz top Welcome to episode 5 of the podcast Dropping The Needle, May 4, 2012. This episode we discuss, ZZ Top Release New Single I Got To Get Paid in Jeremiah Weed Commercial. - Dropping The Needle is the podcast where all music from all genres is discuss... Welcome to episode 5 of the podcast Dropping The Needle, May 4, 2012. This episode we discuss, ZZ Top Release New Single I Got To Get Paid in Jeremiah Weed Commercial. Dropping The Needle is the podcast where all music from all genres is discussed. New releases, classic albums, rediscovered music, signed and unsigned. No ass kissing, just two guys talking about music. Dropping The Needle is hosted Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing and Mitch Lafon from Bravewords.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHrS_BonASA Tune in to the next episode of Dropping The Needle to see what artists we drop the needle on. Subscribe to Dropping The Needle in iTunes. Follow Michael on Twitter at @michaelsb Follow Mitch on Twitter at @mitchlafon Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for Andy Gibson, Alexa Carter, Greg Kihn, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few. Mitch Lafon is a professional music writer located in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). His career started in 1980 when at the age of eleven he interviewed The Demon of KISS, Gene Simmons. In the ‘90s he did studio work with various artists including LA GUNS and worked on an Ace Frehley Tribute album. Over the years, his work has appeared in Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles Magazine as well as Metal Hammer (US) and Classic Rock (UK). Currently, BraveWords.com and Roadie Crew magazine from Brazil are where his interviews can be found. He is well-respected by artists  who often request him by name (when they are ready to grant an interview). He is also responsible for all content on BraveWords.com Official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bravewords Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no 25:16 http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/martin-atkins-talks-with-musc-biz-weekly-podcast-about-his-new-book-bandsmart-the-kickstarter-campaign/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/martin-atkins-talks-with-musc-biz-weekly-podcast-about-his-new-book-bandsmart-the-kickstarter-campaign/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 14:32:38 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6499 Continue reading → No related posts.]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/martin-atkins-talks-with-musc-biz-weekly-podcast-about-his-new-book-bandsmart-the-kickstarter-campaign/feed/ 0 august ruins,band:smart,bandzoogle,invisible records,killing joke,martin atkins,music biz weekly,music marketing,music xray,pigface,PIL,podcast Welcome to episode 58 of The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson. This episode is brought to you by Music XRay. - This week's episode, May 11, 2012 - Martin Atkins Talks with Musc Biz Weekly Podcast Abo... Welcome to episode 58 of The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson. This episode is brought to you by Music XRay. This week's episode, May 11, 2012 - Martin Atkins Talks with Musc Biz Weekly Podcast About His New Book Band:Smart & The Kickstarter Campaign. This Episode Is NSFW. Martin Atkins has been in a bunch of bands: Pigface, The Damage Manual, Killing Joke, and PiL and has also performed with Ministry and Nine Inch Nails. He's had a label, Invisible Records, for the last 20 years and wrote a popular book on the business of Touring called Tour:Smart. And now, Martin has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming new book titled Band:Smart. Join us for a rollicking fun chat with Martin, filled with countless F-Bombs and even a chicken salad. Connect with Martin on Twitter @marteeeen. And don't forget to... Give a shit and buy a fuck: Martin Atkin’s new Kickstarter project for Band:Smart Featured Track Of The Week: August Ruins. This week we're stoked to announce our brand new Featured Track Of The Week, as selected from the submissions we received on the opportunity we created on our Music XRay account. If you want to submit your song to be featured, create a profile on Music Xray and send it to us here. The track you hear at the end of this week's podcast is Gone Forgotten, from the band August Ruins. From Pittsburgh, PA these guys combine the speed and melody of California punk with the technicality of modern metal... with explosive results. Check out August Ruins on Facebook here. Welcome To Our New Sponsor: Bandzoogle. We're pleased to welcome our good friends over at Bandzoogle for being one of our new sponsors for The Music Biz Weekly Podcast. Use the promo code "musicbiz" when joining and get a 6 month completely free trial of Bandzoogle (vs. the standard 30 day). If you're a solo artist or in a band, you need a website. That's Step 1. And if you don't have one, Bandzoogle is the place to go to get one up and running in no time. It's super easy and totally flexible. No programming required. And you can sell your music digitally and keep 100% of the sales. Killer. Check 'em out at Bandzoogle.com. This podcast was brought to you by Music XRay. Music Xray automatically matches your songs to real industry opportunities.  Then, they give you direct access to the decision makers. Then, they guarantee they listen AND respond. No, Seriously. Each week Michael and Brian will discuss the latest events in the music business and music marketing events and techniques. Download The Music Biz Weekly Podcast from iTunes. Listen to The Music Biz Weekly Podcast on SoundCloud. If you like the podcast I ask that you visit iTunes and please Rate & Review The Music Biz Weekly. Tune in every week for the latest discussions and comments on the music business Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/michaelsb http://www.twitter.com/thornybleeder Follow us on Google+: http://gplus.to/brandvold http://gplus.to/thornybleeder About Michael Brandvold: Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few. About Brian Thompson: Brian Thompson, Managing Partner for Thorny Bleeder Records, is a Vancouver based music industry entrepreneur, Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/the-importance-of-an-artist-retaining-rights-ownership-the-rock-star-branding-podcast/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/the-importance-of-an-artist-retaining-rights-ownership-the-rock-star-branding-podcast/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 12:07:12 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6489 Continue reading → No related posts.]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/the-importance-of-an-artist-retaining-rights-ownership-the-rock-star-branding-podcast/feed/ 1 all shall perish,headwater,music business,music marketing,podcast,retaining rights,roadrunner records,rock star branding This week's episode, May 9, 2012 - The Importance Of An Artist Retaining Rights Ownership. - Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 12 min discussion on the importance of an artist retaining ownership of their brand, This week's episode, May 9, 2012 - The Importance Of An Artist Retaining Rights Ownership. Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 12 min discussion on the importance of an artist retaining ownership of their brand, masters and copyright. We talk about DIY success story Headwater, label troubles for metal band All Shall Perish, and the shutting down of Roadrunner offices.   Welcome to The Music Biz Weekly Presents… The Rock Star Branding Podcast with your hosts Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones. Look for this new podcast in all the same locations that you can find The Music Biz Weekly Podcast, plus BrandLikeARockStar.com. Each week Michael, Brian and Steve will discuss rock star branding related to some of the largest acts in the world and how you can apply their lessons to your career. These topics come from Steve’s new book, Brand Like A Rock Star: Lessons From Rock ‘n’ Roll To Make Your Business Rich And Famous. Using examples like U2, AC/DC, Lady Gaga, The Beatles, KISS, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, and many others, Steve shows you how to create a business that rocks! Download The Rock Star Branding Podcast from iTunes. Listen to The Rock Star Branding Podcast on SoundCloud. If you like the podcast I ask that you visit iTunes and please Rate & Review The Rock Star Branding podcast. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/michaelsb http://www.twitter.com/thornybleeder http://twitter.com/rockstarbrands Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no 13:09 http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/the-listening-experience-episode-4-of-dropping-the-needle-podcast/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/the-listening-experience-episode-4-of-dropping-the-needle-podcast/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 13:07:39 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6454 Continue reading → Related posts:

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3. Albums That You Have On Repeat – Dropping The Needle Podcast Episode 2

]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/the-listening-experience-episode-4-of-dropping-the-needle-podcast/feed/ 4 audio fidelity,dropping the needle,mitch lafon,podcast,the listening experience Welcome to episode 4 of the podcast Dropping The Needle, May 7, 2012. This episode we discuss the experience of listening to music, how it has changed and the fidelity of music. - Dropping The Needle is the podcast where all music from all genres ... Welcome to episode 4 of the podcast Dropping The Needle, May 7, 2012. This episode we discuss the experience of listening to music, how it has changed and the fidelity of music. Dropping The Needle is the podcast where all music from all genres is discussed. New releases, classic albums, rediscovered music, signed and unsigned. No ass kissing, just two guys talking about music. Dropping The Needle is hosted Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing and Mitch Lafon from Bravewords.com. Tune in to the next episode of Dropping The Needle to see what artists we drop the needle on. Subscribe to Dropping The Needle in iTunes. Follow Michael on Twitter at @michaelsb Follow Mitch on Twitter at @mitchlafon Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for Andy Gibson, Alexa Carter, Greg Kihn, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few. Mitch Lafon is a professional music writer located in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). His career started in 1980 when at the age of eleven he interviewed The Demon of KISS, Gene Simmons. In the ‘90s he did studio work with various artists including LA GUNS and worked on an Ace Frehley Tribute album. Over the years, his work has appeared in Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles Magazine as well as Metal Hammer (US) and Classic Rock (UK). Currently, BraveWords.com and Roadie Crew magazine from Brazil are where his interviews can be found. He is well-respected by artists  who often request him by name (when they are ready to grant an interview). He is also responsible for all content on BraveWords.com Official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bravewords Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no 23:14 http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/two-guys-shooting-the-st-about-social-media-marketing-perturbances-with-facebook-twitter/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/two-guys-shooting-the-st-about-social-media-marketing-perturbances-with-facebook-twitter/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 14:12:03 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6448 Continue reading → Related posts:

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3. Social Media Updates from Klout, Bandcamp and Chime.in – The Music Biz Weekly Podcast

]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/two-guys-shooting-the-st-about-social-media-marketing-perturbances-with-facebook-twitter/feed/ 6 facebook events,facebook invites,facebook notifications,music biz weeklk,music marketing,music submission,music xray,podcast,twitter account suspended,twitter mentions Welcome to episode 57 of The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson. This episode is brought to you by Music XRay. - This week's episode, May 4, 2012 - Two Guys Shooting The S@#t About Social Media Marketi... Welcome to episode 57 of The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson. This episode is brought to you by Music XRay. This week's episode, May 4, 2012 - Two Guys Shooting The S@#t About Social Media Marketing Perturbances With Facebook & Twitter. In this episode Brian and I discuss the failure of Facebook's events and how they are just noice and have lost their effectiveness. We also discuss how you can have your Twitter account suspended for unsolicited @ mentions. This podcast was brought to you by Music XRay. Music Xray automatically matches your songs to real industry opportunities.  Then, they give you direct access to the decision makers. Then, they guarantee they listen AND respond. No, Seriously. Each week Michael and Brian will discuss the latest events in the music business and music marketing events and techniques. Download The Music Biz Weekly Podcast from iTunes. Listen to The Music Biz Weekly Podcast on SoundCloud. If you like the podcast I ask that you visit iTunes and please Rate & Review The Music Biz Weekly. Tune in every week for the latest discussions and comments on the music business Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/michaelsb http://www.twitter.com/thornybleeder Follow us on Google+: http://gplus.to/brandvold http://gplus.to/thornybleeder About Michael Brandvold: Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few. About Brian Thompson: Brian Thompson, Managing Partner for Thorny Bleeder Records, is a Vancouver based music industry entrepreneur, record label owner, artist manager, marketing consultant, radio promoter, publicist, web designer, blogger, and industry speaker. Formerly the corporate head of music buying and marketing for a large national music retail chain, Brian has since moved on to become a well respected voice on the convergence of artist development, music marketing, social media, and technology. Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/how-artists-can-successfully-move-into-a-new-genre-rock-star-branding-podcast/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/how-artists-can-successfully-move-into-a-new-genre-rock-star-branding-podcast/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 14:56:56 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6433 Continue reading → No related posts.]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/05/how-artists-can-successfully-move-into-a-new-genre-rock-star-branding-podcast/feed/ 0 Aaron Lewis,bon jovi,bret michaels,country music,Dallas Smith,Garth Brooks,Jessica Simpson,lionel richie,move to a new genre,podcast,rock star branding This week's episode, May 2, 2012 - How Artists Can Successfully Move Into A New Genre. - Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 15 min. open discussion on what it takes for an artist to successfully move into a new musical style ... This week's episode, May 2, 2012 - How Artists Can Successfully Move Into A New Genre. Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 15 min. open discussion on what it takes for an artist to successfully move into a new musical style and genre. Artists we talk about include Lionel Richie, Aaron Lewis, Dallas Smith, Garth Brooks, Bon Jovi, Jessica Simpson, and Bret Michaels. Welcome to The Music Biz Weekly Presents… The Rock Star Branding Podcast with your hosts Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones. Look for this new podcast in all the same locations that you can find The Music Biz Weekly Podcast, plus BrandLikeARockStar.com. Each week Michael, Brian and Steve will discuss rock star branding related to some of the largest acts in the world and how you can apply their lessons to your career. These topics come from Steve’s new book, Brand Like A Rock Star: Lessons From Rock ‘n’ Roll To Make Your Business Rich And Famous. Using examples like U2, AC/DC, Lady Gaga, The Beatles, KISS, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, and many others, Steve shows you how to create a business that rocks! Download The Rock Star Branding Podcast from iTunes. Listen to The Rock Star Branding Podcast on SoundCloud. If you like the podcast I ask that you visit iTunes and please Rate & Review The Rock Star Branding podcast. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/michaelsb http://www.twitter.com/thornybleeder http://twitter.com/rockstarbrands Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no 15:26 http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/04/the-experience-of-buying-music-episode-3-dropping-the-needle-podcast/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/04/the-experience-of-buying-music-episode-3-dropping-the-needle-podcast/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:46:36 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6409 Continue reading → Related posts:

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]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/04/the-experience-of-buying-music-episode-3-dropping-the-needle-podcast/feed/ 3 accept,bon jovi,creatures of the night,dropping the needle,import records,kiss,podcast,restless & wild,slippery when wet,the buying experience Welcome to episode 3 of the podcast Dropping The Needle, April 30, 2012. This episode we discuss the experience of buying music. Mitch and I reminisce about buying music such as KISS Creatures of the Night, Welcome to episode 3 of the podcast Dropping The Needle, April 30, 2012. This episode we discuss the experience of buying music. Mitch and I reminisce about buying music such as KISS Creatures of the Night, Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet as well as discuss the hunt to buy import records, such as Accept Restless & Wild. Dropping The Needle is the podcast where all music from all genres is discussed. New releases, classic albums, rediscovered music, signed and unsigned. No ass kissing, just two guys talking about music. Dropping The Needle is hosted Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing and Mitch Lafon from Bravewords.com. Tune in to the next episode of Dropping The Needle to see what artists we drop the needle on. Subscribe to Dropping The Needle in iTunes. Follow Michael on Twitter at @michaelsb Follow Mitch on Twitter at @mitchlafon Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for Andy Gibson, Alexa Carter, Greg Kihn, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few. Mitch Lafon is a professional music writer located in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). His career started in 1980 when at the age of eleven he interviewed The Demon of KISS, Gene Simmons. In the ‘90s he did studio work with various artists including LA GUNS and worked on an Ace Frehley Tribute album. Over the years, his work has appeared in Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles Magazine as well as Metal Hammer (US) and Classic Rock (UK). Currently, BraveWords.com and Roadie Crew magazine from Brazil are where his interviews can be found. He is well-respected by artists  who often request him by name (when they are ready to grant an interview). He is also responsible for all content on BraveWords.com Official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bravewords Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no 25:11 http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/04/kristin-hersh-from-throwing-muses-billy-oconnell-from-cashmusic-discuss-fan-funding-and-diy/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/04/kristin-hersh-from-throwing-muses-billy-oconnell-from-cashmusic-discuss-fan-funding-and-diy/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:36:40 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6385 Continue reading → No related posts.]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/04/kristin-hersh-from-throwing-muses-billy-oconnell-from-cashmusic-discuss-fan-funding-and-diy/feed/ 1 50footwave,art punk band,billy o'connel,cashmusic,fan funding,kickstarter,kristin hersh,music biz weekly,music marketing,music xray,podcast,throwing muses Welcome to episode 56 of The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson. This episode is brought to you by Music XRay. - This week's episode, April 27, 2012 - Kristin Hersh from Throwing Muses & Billy O'Connel... Welcome to episode 56 of The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson. This episode is brought to you by Music XRay. This week's episode, April 27, 2012 - Kristin Hersh from Throwing Muses & Billy O'Connell from CASHMusic Discuss Fan Funding and DIY. I'm super excited to share this week's new episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast with you. We lucky enough to be joined by special guests Kristin Hersh and Billy O'Connell on the phone from their home in Portland, Oregon. After founding her influential art-punk band Throwing Muses, at age 14, Kristin Hersh went on to spend the next 25 years confounding expectations and breaking rules - both her own and others’. From life as the reluctant front person for the Muses, to the solo career she swore never would happen, through the founding of an ambitious and altruistic nonprofit, and in her most recent foray into a surprisingly successful new career as an author, Kristin, like so many of us, didn’t see much of this coming. In addition to Throwing Muses, Kristin performs with her other band 50FOOTWAVE and as a solo artist. Billy O'Connell worked as a label manager of Sire Records and then left  to begin a career in artist management, working with Throwing Muses, Pixies and Barkmarket. From 1999 through 2007 I founded Virtuous Ticketing, the world's first fair-trade ticket agency, as an artist-owned, sustainability-focused and community centered alternative to Ticketmaster. In 2007 Billy co-founded the Coalition of Artists & Stake Holders (CASHMusic) as an open- source project for sustainable music business practices. This is a not-to-miss episode with a truly inspirational artist. This podcast was brought to you by Music XRay. Music Xray automatically matches your songs to real industry opportunities.  Then, they give you direct access to the decision makers. Then, they guarantee they listen AND respond. No, Seriously. Each week Michael and Brian will discuss the latest events in the music business and music marketing events and techniques. Download The Music Biz Weekly Podcast from iTunes. Listen to The Music Biz Weekly Podcast on SoundCloud. If you like the podcast I ask that you visit iTunes and please Rate & Review The Music Biz Weekly. Tune in every week for the latest discussions and comments on the music business Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/michaelsb http://www.twitter.com/thornybleeder Follow us on Google+: http://gplus.to/brandvold http://gplus.to/thornybleeder About Michael Brandvold: Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few. About Brian Thompson: Brian Thompson, Managing Partner for Thorny Bleeder Records, is a Vancouver based music industry entrepreneur, record label owner, artist manager, marketing consultant, radio promoter, publicist, web designer, blogger, and industry speaker. Formerly the corporate head of music buying and marketing for a large national music retail chain, Brian has since moved on to become a well respected voice on the convergence of artist development, music marketing, social media, and technology. Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/04/albums-that-you-have-on-repeat-dropping-the-needle-podcast-episode-2/ http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/04/albums-that-you-have-on-repeat-dropping-the-needle-podcast-episode-2/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:47:25 +0000 Michael Brandvold http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/?p=6317 Continue reading → Related posts:

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]]> http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2012/04/albums-that-you-have-on-repeat-dropping-the-needle-podcast-episode-2/feed/ 0 albums on repeat,dropping the needle,europe,halestorm,lionel richie,Metallica,podcast,ratt,singles vs albums,van halen Welcome to episode 2 of the podcast Dropping The Needle, April 23, 2012. This episode we discuss albums that are so good you have them set to repeat and play over and over. We talk about how exciting it is to find an entire album of great music and poi... Welcome to episode 2 of the podcast Dropping The Needle, April 23, 2012. This episode we discuss albums that are so good you have them set to repeat and play over and over. We talk about how exciting it is to find an entire album of great music and point out releases by Van Halen, Lionel Richie, Halestorm, Europe, Metallica and RATT. Dropping The Needle is the podcast where all music from all genres is discussed. New releases, classic albums, rediscovered music, signed and unsigned. No ass kissing, just two guys talking about music. Dropping The Needle is hosted Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing and Mitch Lafon from Bravewords.com. Tune in to the next episode of Dropping The Needle to see what artists we drop the needle on. Subscribe to Dropping The Needle in iTunes. Follow Michael on Twitter at @michaelsb Follow Mitch on Twitter at @mitchlafon Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for Andy Gibson, Alexa Carter, Greg Kihn, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few. Mitch Lafon is a professional music writer located in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). His career started in 1980 when at the age of eleven he interviewed The Demon of KISS, Gene Simmons. In the ‘90s he did studio work with various artists including LA GUNS and worked on an Ace Frehley Tribute album. Over the years, his work has appeared in Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles Magazine as well as Metal Hammer (US) and Classic Rock (UK). Currently, BraveWords.com and Roadie Crew magazine from Brazil are where his interviews can be found. He is well-respected by artists  who often request him by name (when they are ready to grant an interview). He is also responsible for all content on BraveWords.com Official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bravewords Michael Brandvold - www.MichaelBrandvold.com no 26:58