Music Biz Weekly Podcast | Michael Brandvold Marketing

Two Things Every Band Overlooks (But Shouldn’t)

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...

Blasko is On Tour with Rob Zombie and Discusses Managing Business While On Tour

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...

Why BANDCAMP Still Rocks For Independent Artists and Real Music Fans

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...

RUDY SARZO Talks About Why & How He Used AI On His New Music

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...

The New HYPEBOT, the Editorial Philosophy and Hypebot’s Relationship with BANDSINTOWN

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

Hypebot and Bandsintown work together to help artists build sustainable careers. Episode 681: What happens when one of the music industry’s most influential publications gets a fresh vision? This week on The Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Bruce Houghton, Founder of...

Why and How You Need to Audit Your Band Online

by Rai Beardsley | Jul 13, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Whether you’re an independent artist or an established band, this episode explains why auditing your online presence is no longer optional—it’s an essential part of building a successful music career in the age of AI. Episode 680: Your fans, promoters, agents, and...