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BraveWords Records Announces the Signing of AIRFORCE

by Rai Beardsley | Jul 28, 2026 | Music Marketing, Press Releases

Release Single and Music Video for the Track “Strange World” TORONTO, CANADA (June 11, 2026) — BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the signing of AIRFORCE and the release of the single “Strange World” a cover of the Iron Maiden track. Set in the Iron...

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...

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...