Music Biz Weekly Podcast

The Live Nation Case – What This Means For Artists, Independent Venus and Fans

by Rai Beardsley | May 11, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Remember it is always about the song. Episode 674: We are joined by Stephen Parker, Executive Director, National Independent Venue Association/NIVA. Stephen joins us ahead of the upcoming judgment, and potential appeal, in the Live Nation case, and the guilty verdict...

Why Do You Go See Bands with Few Original Members? The Songs and the Memories!

by Rai Beardsley | May 4, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Remember it is always about the song. Episode 673: When bands tour without all original members why do fans go see them? Are they going to see a tribute band? Of course not! It is about the music, the songs, the memories. Remember it is always about the song. The...

Want To Connect with Fans On Stage? You Need to Show Confidence! Blasko Dives Into Stage Presence

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 27, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

With confidence in yourself you can connect with your fans without even playing music Episode 672: This episode starts off with Michael asking Blasko a question — “What fan reactions make you smile? Do you know how to get that reaction from your fans?” This quickly...

What’s New From LINKTREE — New Updates, Exploring The Latest Features.

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 20, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Linktree has grown to be so much more than a simple list of links you use in Instagram. Episode 671: Sammy Kaufman, Head of Music Partnerships at Linktree, returns to update us everything that is new at Linktree, with special focus on features that are important for...

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...

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...