Music Biz Weekly Podcast | Michael Brandvold Marketing

Do Fans Really Care If A Band or Musician Uses AI to Create a Song?

by Rai Beardsley | Jun 29, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

If you’ve tried AI and been disappointed, is the technology really to blame? Episode 679: AI seems to be the latest thing that everyone loves to argue about. Some people embrace it, while others seem to hate it on principle. But what is it that people actually hate...

Is Blue Dot Fever Real? How to Tour During Tough Times with Bruce Houghton

by Rai Beardsley | Jun 22, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Lots of real practical advice in this episode for anyone touring or playing out live. Episode 678: Bruce Houghton returns and we discuss is Blue Dot Fever real or is it media hype. The conversation then moves on to what musicians and bands can do when touring during...

It Is NOT About Collecting Numbers with Your Email Newsletter List, It Is About ENGAGEMENT

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

A 10,000-person mailing list sounds impressive until you realize the average click-through rate is often 1–3%. Episode 677: Blasko recently wrote a great piece on LinkedIn that we discuss… You are a collector, not an owner. A 10,000-person mailing list sounds...

U.S. Festivals vs. European Festivals the Difference and Why Your Fan’s Community is Everything

by Rai Beardsley | Jun 8, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

What is the difference and why your fan’s community is everything. Episode 676: Michael and Blasko talk about the difference between festivals in Europe and festivals in the US. What is the difference and why your fan’s community is everything. Your community is your...

Two Managers Share Their Real World Insight & Experience & Answer How To Find a Manager

by Rai Beardsley | May 25, 2026 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

So much great insight from these two veterans. Episode 675: Giles Lavery joins Michael and Blasko. Giles wears many hats… singing lead in the bands Alacatrazz and Warlord. A&R for BraveWords Records. Managing the bands Girlschool, Warlord, Raven, Lillian Axe and...

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...