by Rai Beardsley | Oct 5, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos
The marketing challenges faced by Stanley Simmons, the singer-songwriter duo consisting of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley’s sons, Evan and Nick Episode 689: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast discussed the marketing challenges faced by Stanley Simmons, the...
by Rai Beardsley | Sep 28, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos
Strategies for opening acts to maximize their opportunities, including reading the audience, incorporating familiar covers into sets, showcasing band members’ talents, and engaging directly with fans after performances. Episode 688: Michael and Blasko discussed...
by Rai Beardsley | Sep 14, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos
Traditional sales department roles within the music industry have been eliminated, leaving artists to handle sales responsibilities. Episode 687: Michael and Blasko discussed a major frustration shared by both as fans and business professionals – the inability...
by Rai Beardsley | Sep 7, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos
Michael and Blasko discuss their personal music histories in a fun, profile-focused episode. Episode 686: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast featured Michael and Blasko discussing their personal music histories in a fun, profile-focused episode. They shared stories about...
by Rai Beardsley | Aug 31, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos
How authenticity applies to artists at every career stage, from new independent artists to established veterans. Episode 685: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast featured Blasko and Michael discussing two essential practices that every band should implement but often...
by Rai Beardsley | Aug 24, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos
Blasko shares his strategies for staying productive, including using a mobile office backpack with essential tech gear and backups, while on tour Episode 684: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast featured a discussion between Michael and Blasko about managing business while...
by Rai Beardsley | Aug 17, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos
How Can Bandcamp Benefit Your Band? Episode 683: Michael and Blasko focus on Bandcamp as their main topic, exploring its features, benefits for independent musicians, and how it compares to other streaming platforms. Michael shared his experience using Bandcamp for...
by Rai Beardsley | Aug 3, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos
How AI allows Rudy to realize his artistic vision without the constraints of a record label or expensive studio time. Episode 682: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Rudy Sarzo about his use of AI in music creation. Rudy explained how...
by Rai Beardsley | Jul 28, 2026 | Music Marketing, Press Releases
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Thursday, July 23, 2026) — THE EXILES have released the music video for the first single ‘Rainmaker’ from their album ‘Turning Time”, released on Bad Reputation Records. You can watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAGKU1Xdi1g...
by Rai Beardsley | Jul 28, 2026 | Music Marketing, Press Releases
TORONTO, CANADA (July 6, 2026) — BraveWords Records has acquired the SNOWY SHAW catalog for digital release on Bandcamp. All of the SNOWY SHAW releases are now available to stream or download on Bandcamp at https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com. “What can...
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