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FOGHAT and NAZARETH, Two Titans of Classic Rock Unite for a Tour Starting April 30th

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 15, 2026 | Music Marketing, Press Releases

April 15, 2026 – FOGHAT and NAZARETH unite for a tour of the U.S. beginning April 30th. Straight from the heart of the British blues-rock invasion, Foghat and Nazareth represent two powerhouse forces that helped define — and continue to drive — the sound of...

W.A.S.P. Announce Ten European “1984 To Headless” 2026 Shows

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 15, 2026 | Music Marketing, Press Releases

Hollywood, CA (April 15, 2026) — W.A.S.P. announces ten European shows as part of the “1984 To Headless” 2026 Tour paying tribute to their 1st Four Albums… Live! Selected Hits from W.A.S.P.’s 1st Four Albums promise to create a True Rock ‘N...

The Music Biz Weekly Podcast Welcomes Blasko as the New Co-Host

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 10, 2026 | Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, News

2026 The Podcast Celebrates 15 Years Delivering Weekly Music Business Discussions SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 6, 2026) — THE MUSIC BIZ WEEKLY podcast announces their new co-host BLASKO. Blasko joins podcast founder Michael Brandvold and is replacing Jay Gilbert who...

CRIMSON GLORY Release New Track “Beyond The Unknown” from the Upcoming Album “Chasing The Hydra”

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 10, 2026 | Music Marketing, Press Releases

TORONTO, CANADA (April 11, 2026) — Crimson Glory recently announced their brand new album “Chasing The Hydra”, the first new album in 26 years. The album will be released worldwide on all digital services, CD and vinyl on April 17th via BraveWords...

Here are Two Artists Who Figured Out Their Vibe and What They Are Doing

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 6, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

We look at Maphra and Angine de Poitrine Episode 670: Continuing with last week’s discussion about figuring out your vibe… this week Michael and Blasko discuss two artists who get their vibe and what they are doing now that they have figured it out. We look at Maphra...

MALCOLM TOLD ME THAT EVERYBODY HAD GOT USED TO THE FACT THAT BON WOULD ALWAYS TURN UP. AND HE SAID TO ME, ‘NOW I’VE GOT TO GET USED TO THE FACT THAT HE ISN’T GOING TO TURN UP.

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 30, 2026 | Music Marketing, Press Releases

Rock Candy Magazine Issue 55 Out Now Featuring AC/DC March 27, 2026 – Issue 55 of Rock Candy Magazine has an in-depth look at AC/DC’s breakthrough album, 1979’s ‘Highway To Hell’, including an exclusive interview with Tony Platt, the mix...

Bands Stop Right Now Answer and this Question… What is Your Vibe? Who Are You?

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 30, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Rather Than Competing Directly With Established Bands, Differentiate Yourself In A Crowded Market. Episode 669: With this episode we welcome BLASKO as the new cohost of The Music Biz Weekly. This week Michael asks Blasko a common question — you have a new band, no...

Bangalore Choir Release Video for their New Single “I Never Meant To” from their New Album RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 23, 2026 | Music Marketing, Press Releases

TORONTO, CANADA (March 23, 2026) — Bangalore Choir have released a video for their new single “I Never Meant To” from the album Rapid Fire Succession: On Target Part II on BraveWords Records. The video was created by Andy Susemihl. David Reece talked about the...

Will Live Nation Share Fan Ticket Purchase Data with Artists as Part of DOJ Settlement?

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 23, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

This week we welcome Blasko back to The Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss Live Nation’s settlement with the DOJ and more! Episode 668: This week we welcome Blasko back to The Music Biz Weekly podcast. We start by discussing that part of Live Nation’s...

Apple Music Adds Meta Tags to Identify AI Music, Will This Change Anything? Probably Not!

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 15, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Jesse Kirshbaum from The Nue Agency joins this week. Episode 667: We ask so many questions about AI this week! Jesse Kirshbaum from The Nue Agency joins this week. Apple Music recently announced that they will be adding meta tags to music to identify the use of AI,...