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Ep. 222 Why Bands Need to Be Scramblers, Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings Has Some Great Advice

by Michael Brandvold | Jan 17, 2016 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

This week’s episode #222 we comment on a recent article Why Entrepreneurs Need to Be Scramblers by Fran Tarkenton. Fran was the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings and was known for his ability to scramble. Every band/musician is a entrepreneur and this...

Ep. 221 Rock and Roll Is Dead Article, a Great Opinion Piece but Weak on Facts.

by Michael Brandvold | Jan 8, 2016 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

This week’s episode #221 we comment on a recent article ROCK AND ROLL IS DEAD, AND EVEN AXL & SLASH CAN’T SAVE IT by Kristy Loye in the HoustonPress. Yeah another person claiming rock is dead. Only in this case we really question what Kristy is...

Ep. 220 Slacker Radio, Radio That Listens to You Powered By Humans

by Michael Brandvold | Dec 18, 2015 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

This week’s episode #220 we are joined by Jack Isquith from Slacker Radio. We discuss what separates Slacker Radio from the pack. Why Slacker Radio values the human factor so much. We discuss Jack’s unique career path that led him from college radio to labels...

Ep. 219 The Craft of Curating Playlists with Gary Stewart Playlist Expert Formerly with Apple

by Michael Brandvold | Dec 11, 2015 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

This week’s episode #219 we are joined by Gary Stewart who is a expert at curating and building playlists and compilations. Gary has worked with Rhino Records and Apple iTunes where he worked on the many iTunes Essentials titles. We discuss the craft in curating...

Ep. 218 Why Merchandise Needs to Be As Important As Your Music

by Michael Brandvold | Dec 4, 2015 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

This week’s episode #218 we are joined by Patrick Mahoney from Manhead Merch to discuss music merchandise. Why you should consider partnering with someone to produce and sell your merch. What is licensing when it comes to your logo and likeness. Why merchandise...

Ep. 217 The Consolidation of Streaming Continues with Pandora Purchasing Rdio Assets

by Michael Brandvold | Nov 20, 2015 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

This week’s episode #217 the consolidation of streaming continues with Pandora purchasing the assets of rdio who is filing bankruptcy. I also give me impressions after a week of using Google Play Music streaming. If you are interested in speaking with Michael...