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Never Lose The Fan Perspective, You are Creating Lasting Memories for Your Fans Oct 12, 2026

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Paul Gargano, a music manager with a background in journalism and former editor of Metal Edge magazine, discusses trends in the music business Episode 690: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast featured Paul Gargano, a music manager with a background in journalism and former editor of Metal Edge magazine, discussing trends in the music business. The […]

Stanley Simmons, A New Band with a Deep Family Legacy How Does that Play Into Marketing Oct 05, 2026

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The marketing challenges faced by Stanley Simmons, the singer-songwriter duo consisting of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley’s sons, Evan and Nick Episode 689: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast discussed the marketing challenges faced by Stanley Simmons, the singer-songwriter duo consisting of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley’s sons, Evan and Nick. Michael and Blasko explored how […]

BLASKO is Back from the ROB ZOMBIE Tour! What Can You Learn from the ROB ZOMBIE Tour? Sep 28, 2026

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Strategies for opening acts to maximize their opportunities, including reading the audience, incorporating familiar covers into sets, showcasing band members’ talents, and engaging directly with fans after performances. Episode 688: Michael and Blasko discussed Blasko’s recent successful tour with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, where they observed strong attendance and positive fan engagement despite challenging […]

Fans Are Excited, Ready to Buy So Why Is It So Hard to Give Bands Money At Times? Sep 14, 2026

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Traditional sales department roles within the music industry have been eliminated, leaving artists to handle sales responsibilities. Episode 687: Michael and Blasko discussed a major frustration shared by both as fans and business professionals – the inability to purchase new music releases when fans are most excited to buy them. They identified that the traditional […]

Our Music Histories – First Albums, First Concerts, Memorable Shows, Surprisingly Tastes Sep 07, 2026

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Michael and Blasko discuss their personal music histories in a fun, profile-focused episode. Episode 686: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast featured Michael and Blasko discussing their personal music histories in a fun, profile-focused episode. They shared stories about their first album purchases, with Blasko recalling buying KISS “Destroyer” in 1977 at age 7, and Michael […]

Two Things Every Band Overlooks (But Shouldn’t) Aug 31, 2026

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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 overlooks. Blasko emphasized the critical importance of authentic artistic expression, arguing that independent artists must genuinely connect […]

Blasko is On Tour with Rob Zombie and Discusses Managing Business While On Tour Aug 24, 2026

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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 on tour. Blasko, currently on the road with Rob Zombie, shared his strategies for staying […]

Why BANDCAMP Still Rocks For Independent Artists and Real Music Fans Aug 17, 2026

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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 BraveWords Records, highlighting its fast payment system, high-quality audio options, and direct artist-to-fan communication capabilities. […]

RUDY SARZO Talks About Why & How He Used AI On His New Music Aug 03, 2026

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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 he uses AI platforms like Suno as a “studio band” […]

The New HYPEBOT, the Editorial Philosophy and Hypebot’s Relationship with BANDSINTOWN Jul 20, 2026

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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 Hypebot, and Jeremy Young, Editor-in-Chief of Hypebot, join us for an in-depth conversation about the […]

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