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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...

HOLY CRAP SHOOT, the Man Behind the Curtain Ain’t No Wizard and He Never Really Was. So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star?

by Michael Brandvold | Dec 29, 2015 | Featured, Music Marketing

Welcome to So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star? by Ron Young HOLY CRAP SHOOT, the Man Behind the Curtain Ain’t No Wizard and He Never Really Was I remember when I was a kid hearing stories of how young starlets were discovered sitting at the soda counter at...

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...

Selling Band Merch Internationally: Here’s What You Should Know

by Michael Brandvold | Dec 18, 2015 | Featured, Music Marketing

by Chris Cornell, Manhead Merchandise Merchandise does not only create a strong bond between bands and their fans; it has become a top source of income for artists big and small. With recorded music being free or close to it, bands depend on merchandise sales to keep...

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...

LIVE FAST, DIE YOUNG, AND LEAVE A GOOD LOOKING POST, So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star?

by Michael Brandvold | Dec 5, 2015 | Featured, Marketing, Music Marketing

I have always enjoyed Ron Young’s discussions and thoughts about music and the music industry. In the past he was a co-host of The Rock Star Branding Podcast and now I welcome him as a guest columnist. Ron will be sharing his thoughts and words. I am giving him...