The Music Biz Weekly
The Music Biz Weekly #109 - Has the RIAA Just Legitimized Music Streaming?
May 10 2013, 06:37 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join us this week for a discussion on the RIAA's announcement to include on-demand streaming plays towards Gold & Platinum digital award certifications.
Read the official news release here:
RIAA Adds Digital Streams To Historic Gold & Platinum Awards
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #53 - Making an Appointment with Creativity
May 08 2013, 03:04 PM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & co-host, 80's rockstar Greg Kihn for an all-new episode each Wednesday.
This week as we discuss how to find the motivation for creativity to flourish by scheduling times to do the work, rather than just waiting for inspiration to magically appear.
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The Music Biz Weekly #108 - Exploring Music Discovery with Twitter #Music and Other Apps
May 03 2013, 12:52 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join us this week for a discussion on the new Twitter #Music app, an exploration of music discovery, and our own patterns of music consumption and the apps we use.
What music apps do you use and recommend everyone to try?
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #52 - It's How People Perceive You
May 01 2013, 07:24 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & co-host, 80's rockstar Greg Kihn for an all-new episode each Wednesday.
This week we discuss a recent article from the Tunecore blog titled, Don’t Tell People You Are Broke. We talk about how artists need to be conscious of what they say, understanding how some comments can hurt your goals.
Do potential fans want to hear you whining about how little money you have?
Or do fans want you to inspire them?
Trying to shame fans into buy your album, "so you can eat dinner", isn't a good marketing tactic to connect with new fans and make a sale.
Your comments can have a lasting effect on a person's impression of you, no matter how harmless they were intended. What you say can make people choose to not support you.
Check out this short little episode and leave a comment with the crazy things you've seen bands publicly say online.
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The Music Biz Weekly #107 - What NOT To Do In Your Bio
April 26 2013, 05:13 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join Brian and Michael this week for a discussion on things musicians need to consider when writing their bio, including both things to do and things not to do.
We share tips of things to stay clear from, including some cliche and overused words, as well as advice on what music industry insiders often look for when skimming a band's bio.
At the end of the podcast we give you some homework which involves sharing a comment wherever you might be listening to this. Join the discussion with us!
Don't forget to read an earlier blog post of mine which we discuss in this episode:
Danger! Do Not Use! Words To Avoid In Your Band Bio
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The Music Biz Weekly #106 - Is Old School Record Release Hype Back?
April 19 2013, 03:48 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join Brian and Michael for an engaging conversation on how it seems like the pre-release anticipation and awareness for new records seems to be coming back for a few certain artists.
More and more artists and their labels are utilizing a transmedia approach and content marketing to develop old school buzz for upcoming releases.
In this 45 min. episode we talk about the tactics being used to promote new albums from Daft Punk, Black Sabbath and David Bowie. We also share some ideas and advice for independent and developing DIY artists on how to take advantage of the same types of strategies with their own music releases.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #50 - How to Stay Connected With Your Aging Audience
April 17 2013, 07:00 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & co-host, 80's rockstar Greg Kihn as we discuss some things artists should consider in order to stay relevant to aging fans whose lives and tastes are changing.
Not only do we have lots of laughs recording these episodes for you, but we also share tons of tips and advice to help independent artists develop their own careers.
Press play, enjoy the episode and leave a comment with what your thoughts!
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The Music Biz Weekly #105 - Ageism in the Music Industry… and Some Other Shit Too (Facebook, Bandcamp)
April 12 2013, 06:46 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join Brian and Michael for a grab bag talk on recent changes and invite limitations on Facebook Events, the new music discovery featuresjust launched on Bandcamp, and a listener question regarding…
Ageism In The Music Industry?
Can an old guy still find success with music?
And, your homework for this episode?
share your music with our readers and listeners:
leave a comment below featuring the best track from your Bandcamp page.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #49 - Branding Essentials for Musicians on Day of Show
April 10 2013, 05:20 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & co-host, 80's rockstar Greg Kihn as we discuss some of the important branding elements an artist needs to be conscious of on a gig-day to ensure a successful and well attended event.
Not only do we have lots of laughs recording these episodes for you, but we also share tons of tips and advice to help independent artists develop their own careers.
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The Music Biz Weekly #104 - How Fucked Up Can Music Licensing Really Be?
April 05 2013, 06:06 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join us for a 40 min. discussion on…
the messy and confusing world of music licensing, copyright trolls and independent music promotion.
Read the Techdirt article that we reference here:
UK Music Licensing Agency Says You Can't Use Its Music In Your Podcast Without First Purchasing A License It Doesn't Even Offer
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #48 - Merch Lessons From a Rock Star
April 03 2013, 05:02 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & co-host, 80's rockstar Greg Kihn as we reveal some merch lessons from a musician who's toured with some of the biggest bands in the world.
Rock n' Roll is not just about the music, it's also a merch business... and to a large extent, a people business. Every fan counts. You need to leave a trail of fans behind you who love and remember you for many years to come.
What will your fans say about you in twenty years?
Create a friendly and open environment for sales to occur at your shows. Connect with people on a real and personable level, and create fans for life. If you're only motivated by money, sex and fame… you won't get far. That's an extremely hollow premise to build a business on and has no longevity in it.
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The Music Biz Weekly #103 - How To Sell Stuff In Your Social Media Stream Using Chirpify
March 29 2013, 06:44 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join us this week for a 40 min. discussion with Rory Felton, head of music & entertainment business for Chirpify, the only in-stream Social Commerce platform.
Chirpify enables you to sell digital and physical items directly in-stream on Social Media. Consumers just reply with "buy" in the comments to make purchase. It's that easy.
See Chirpify in action in my personal donation experiment on Twitter, on Facebook, on Instagram or on my Chirpify page.
We hope you enjoy this episode and once again we left you with a little homework assignment at the very end of this episode. Share your creative ideas on how to use Chirpify with us in the comments below.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #47 - Adapting Your Brand For a Changing Industry
March 27 2013, 07:11 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & co-host, 80's rockstar Greg Kihn as we talk about how MTV changed Kihn's brand and his approach to marketing music, and how that parallels the cultural shift into the digital age and social media.
Not only do we have tons of fun and lots of laughs recording these episodes for you, but there's also tons of tips and advice to help artists with their own careers.
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The Music Biz Weekly #102 - Here's Why Your Music Is Going Nowhere.
March 22 2013, 04:42 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
join Brian Thompson & Michael Brandvold for a 40 min. talk on why a talented band might feel as if they're spinning their wheels and not going nowhere.
the blog post that I referenced in this episode can be read here:
Do Something Today That Will Benefit Your Tomorrow:
30 Ideas That Cost Nothing.
at the end of this podcast we give you some homework, but you have to listen to the episode to find out what it is. once you you've completed your assignment, make sure you come back and leave a comment with your story eh?
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast Ep. #46 - Branding Mistakes From An 80's Rock Star
March 20 2013, 07:19 AM
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Join Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold from The Music Biz Weekly every Wednesday for a new episode of The Rock Star Branding Podcast. We have a new guest co-host for 2013 too, 80's Rockstar, Author and Radio DJ, Greg Kihn.
Join us for our second episode with Greg as we go digging for some dirt and dive into his past, revealing some of the branding and marketing mistakes Greg made along the way with his chart-topping career in rock n' roll.
Funny, intriguing and always entertaining... we hope you enjoy this episode and walk away with a some useful bits of advice to help you on your musical path.
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The Music Biz Weekly Ep. #101 - Do Bands Need a Mission Statement? Black Sabbath Has One, Do You?
March 15 2013, 08:02 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join us for a 30 min. discussion on how creating a mission statement for your band can help keep everyone on-track and aligned with your goals.
write a mission statement that means something. it’ll keep your entire team focused and give you direction when you most need it.
a mission statement isn't your actual goals, but it should power them.
use concrete language and avoid ambiguity.
be clear and concise.
questions to ask yourself include:
- why do you do what you do?
- what makes you care?
- what sets you apart from all the rest?
- what are your values?
- what are your goals?
* for more information, check out this article I found on Fast Company on How to Write a Mission Statement That Doesn't Suck.
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NEW! The Rock Star Branding Podcast Ep. #45 - Introducing Our New Co-host, 80's Rockstar Greg Kihn
March 13 2013, 04:45 PM
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast returns for an all-new season and our first new episode in 2013.
Join me and Michael Brandvold for the debut episode with our new guest co-host, 80's rockstar, author and radio DJ, Greg Kihn.
Not familiar with who Greg Kihn is?
If you're a fan of 80's music, then you might be familiar with Greg from this classic MTV hit from 1985, Jeapordy:
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The Music Biz Weekly Ep. #100: Nic Adler of The Roxy on the Importance of Social Media in Booking Gigs
March 08 2013, 06:00 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
This is our 100th Episode! Woohoo! First of all, thanks so much for all of your support and continued listens you guys, we totally appreciate it.
We figured there's no better time like our 100th Episode to roll out an update to our Podcast graphics, what do you think?
We talk with Nic about how important of a role social media plays in booking bands into the club, including how their online engagement with fans on Facebook and Twitter can determine how much the club pays them. We also chat about some other tips for artists on how to land gigs and build a scene.
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How to Create a Content Strategy: Webinar Recording Now Available + Free Slide Presentation
March 06 2013, 04:18 PM
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we had people from all over the world tune in, including Canada, United States, Argentina, Australia and Greece. judging by the all of cool tweets that rolled in afterwards, everyone walked away incredibly jazzed with the info we shared and excited to put it into motion with their own marketing plans.
our live events are always free, but if you want to view and access the 90 minute video webinar On Demand and with Unlimited Viewing, it's a small fee of only $9.99 USD.
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below is the slideshow presentation that we used as the talking points for this webinar. feel free to download it, print it up for your own reference, share it, or even post it on your own website.
we had a lot of un putting on this webinar for you guys, we hope you enjoy it and learn some cool ideas to help grow your audience. we'd love to hear from you, let us know what you think.
90 min. video webinar
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this video webinar addresses the following core questions:
• what is Content Marketing?
• what is Inbound Marketing?
• what purpose do these concepts serve in creating new fans?
• what are the key elements to an effective strategy?
• how long should a strategy run?
• what channels of distribution do you need to consider for your content?
• how do you optimize your content for maximum viewing potential?
• what are some typical events you can create strategies around?
• how do you measure the success of your strategy?
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The Music Biz Weekly Ep. #99 - How to Monetize a Band's Downtime with StageIt
March 01 2013, 05:12 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
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Our Featured Song is the new acoustic version of "Keep the Spirit Alive" by Russ Dwarf (former lead singer for Killer Dwarfs).
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #97: 3 Need-to-Know Tips From Each of Social Media's Big 3
February 15 2013, 10:29 AM
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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join us this week for a 1 hour discussion on three social media marketing tips from each of the big three main sites.
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Free Webinar Announcement - How to Create a Content Strategy (presented by The Music Biz Weekly)
February 04 2013, 09:12 PM
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How to Create a Content Strategy
presented by Brian Thompson & Michael Brandvold from The Music Biz Weekly
Join me and Michael for a free and live presentation of our 9th educational webinar in our critically reviewed music marketing series. This live webinar will be a 60 min. presentation followed by a 30 min. live Q&A session with our live audience.
** space is limited, register now **
How to Create a Content Strategy will address the following core questions:
- What is content?
- What is Content Marketing?
- What is Inbound Marketing?
- What is the difference between Push and Pull Marketing?
- What purpose do these concepts serve in creating new fans?
- What are the key elements to an effective strategy?
- How long should a strategy run?
- What channels of distribution do you need to consider for your content?
- How do you optimize your content for maximum viewing potential?
- What is SEO and how does it apply to the content I create?
- What are some typical events you can create strategies around?
- How do you measure the success of your strategy?
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NOW ON VIDEO: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #95 - Creating a Product for a Market that Doesn't Want One
February 01 2013, 06:00 AM
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After publishing 94 episodes, we decided to go video.
We're now on YouTube.
The Music Biz Weekly is a weekly podcast co-hosted by me (Brian Thompson) & Michael Brandvold. Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join us for a 50 min. discussion on the problem musicians face by feeling like they have to create a product for a market that doesn't want to buy one.
Artists find themselves creating a commodity for an audience who has become accustomed to not paying for music.
What options are left for artists to monetize their music and brands?
What can you do, what can you create, what can you sell? The experience and the emotions. Think and look outside the box for the experience that your fans want to be part of. The music business has changed and you need to think differently as the market no longer wants to buy just the music alone.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #94 - The Psychology of Selling Rock And Roll
January 25 2013, 07:37 AM
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Join us for a 40 min. discussion on The Psychology of Selling Rock And Roll. We got the idea to chat about this topic from a new article I found written by rock journalist Juliette Jagger.
Our discussion addresses the reality of selling music as a product, the exaggerations and mis-truths in music marketing (and all marketing for that matter), and the mindset hurdles that independent artists need to overcome if they want to make money from their art.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #93 - How to Get Your Music Featured on iTunes with Tips from TuneCore
January 18 2013, 07:57 AM
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Join us today for a 40 min. discussion with Chris Mooney, TuneCore's Senior Director for Artist Promotions.
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In this episode we talk about:
7 Tips For Getting Featured On iTunes.
We also reveal a little known tool within the TuneCore arsenal, a direct-to-fan music marketing tool, a music player widget that lets you collect fan emails in exchange for a free download. See the example below for where to find it in your artist dashboard:Click to Read More...
The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #92 - It Doesn't Matter What YOU Want, It Matters What THEY Want
January 11 2013, 08:20 AM
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Each week we interview movers and shakers in the music business and discuss music marketing techniques for the DIY independent musician.
Join us in this week's episode below for a 40 min. discussion on…
if you focus on the value you can deliver to others, you will be more successful.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #90 - Slash Bassist Todd Kerns Discusses Music, Creativity & Social Media
December 28 2012, 10:36 AM
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Todd reveals his thoughts on social media, how he makes time to stay connected with his fans, details behind his crowdfunding campaign for his new solo album, and how he continues to stay motivated and creative in an ever-changing music industry.
Vist Todd online at www.toddkerns.com.
This podcast series airs every Friday in all of the usual spots. Find it right here on Thorny Bleeder or on MichaelBrandvold.com, or you can also tune in or subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud, or Stitcher Radio.
This podcast is sponsored by Music Xray, 21st Century A&R,
Featured Song is "Remote Control" from the 1997 Age of Electric album, Make a Pest a Pet.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #89 - Learn How to Pitch, Present & Persuade with Oren Klaff
December 21 2012, 12:16 AM
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I discovered Oren a couple of months ago while watching a video interview he did with Chase Jarvis. I was so impressed with the message he was delivering, I was inspired to write my own blog post on the topic of pitching. You can read it here: Top 15 Tips When Making Your Pitch
With 12 years of experience as an investment banker, Oren Klaff has extensive experience raising capital, selling companies and closing complex deals.
Learn new and better methods to position, promote and present you & your music.
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Special Guest Announcement: Todd Kerns, Bassist for Slash - Podcast Airing Friday, Dec. 28
December 18 2012, 06:41 PM
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tomorrow morning i'm pre-recording a new episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast with my co-host Michael Brandvold, and a certain kick-ass rocker who many of you will be familiar with...
Todd Kerns, bassist for Slash, frontman for Sin City Sinners and the former singer/guitarist for two other killer bands, Age of Electric and Static in Stereo.
this not-to-miss episode will be published on Friday, December 28.
boom!
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #88 - How to Get Your Song on Commercial Radio, a Discussion with Dunner, PD for 99.3 The Fox
December 14 2012, 08:09 AM
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Dunner is not only a Program Director for one of the most vital rock stations in the country, but he's also a touring musician himself and is someone who's dedicated to help developing artists learn the ins and outs of the music business.
This is an incredibly valuable episode for any serious artist who might be considering radio as a part of their marketing and promotion plan. Join us as we discuss:
What is the importance of creating relationships with radio station staff?
What does "having a good story" really mean?
What role does social media play with a band getting on the radio?
What role does timing play?
This episode concludes our two-part series on how to get your music on the radio. Don't miss our first instalment, Episode #86 with special guest Oscar Furtado from Tandemtracks Promotions.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast Ep. #44 - The Importance of Cover Art on Digital Downloads & Album Streams
December 12 2012, 08:29 AM
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It's all about context.
If a painting looks great on the wall, it doesn't it mean it will look great as your iTunes album cover art.
A great photo, picture or design doesn't necessarily make a great album cover.
Consider all of the detail which will be lost when that photo is reduced down to only 150 pixels wide.
If an artist wants to find new fans who are exploring random content online, they must create an engaging thumbnail.
Does your content match the medium in which its being consumed?
Join the discussion and leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #87 - PledgeMusic Gives Insider Tips on Successful Crowdfunding
December 07 2012, 06:28 AM
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In case you've been too busy doing the backstroke in your Olympic-sized swimming pool, paid for by your major label advance…
the new business of making music is all about hands on, direct to fan, crowd funding.
And with good reason. It works… and everyone wins, fans and artist alike.
But launching a crowdfunding campaign is not a slam dunk. It takes a lot of planning, a lot of hands-on daily work, a network of existing and interested followers, and a desire to connect with your fans in new and creative ways.
Crowdfunding campaigns are a ton of work, but they're also incredibly rewarding.
Listen to the podcast below as PledgeMusic's Jayce Varden reveals important insider tips on how to execute a successful campaign.
What's the best crowd funding campaign you've seen so far? What made it stand out above all the rest? Have you done one yourself? Leave a comment and share your thoughts!
This podcast series airs every Friday in all of the usual spots. Find it right here on Thorny Bleeder or on MichaelBrandvold.com, or you can also tune in or subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud, or Stitcher Radio.
This podcast is sponsored by Music Xray, 21st Century A&R,
Our Featured Song this week is "Love Me Love Me Love Me" from NYC's Sinem Saniye.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast Ep. #43 - How Important is an Album's Track Order in the Digital Age?
December 05 2012, 06:00 AM
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Sequencing tracks on an album has changed considerably over the years.
In the days when vinyl and cassettes ruled, you had two sides of music to play with. The physical separation of the music into two
That all changed when the CD took over though. Albums were then listened to in one lump piece, with no separation. If you wanted to listen to something else you still had to physically get up off your ass, walk over to your stereo and remove the compact disc.
But now, in the digital age a song can be skipped or shut off and a new artist and album can be selected with the click of a button or even a simple voice command.
So how has all of this changed the fine art of album sequencing?
Where should an artist place their best songs within the album?
What does an artist need to consider when programming the "flow" of their album?
Listen to the podcast below and then make sure to leave a comment with your thoughts. How have you approached this issue with your album?
This podcast series airs every Wednesday in all of the usual spots. Find it right here on Thorny Bleeder, but you can also find it on iTunes, SoundCloud and Stitcher Radio.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #86 - When Does an Artist Need to Hire a Radio Promoter? A Discussion with Oscar Furtado from Tandemtracks Promotions
November 30 2012, 06:32 AM
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Radio Promotion has been one of our most requested topics to cover.
Join us as we dive deep with Oscar and discover when an artist might need to hire a radio promoter and what they should do to prepare for working with one.
Have you worked with a radio tracker before? How did it go? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.
This podcast series airs every Friday in all of the usual spots. Find it right here on Thorny Bleeder or on MichaelBrandvold.com, or you can also tune in or subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud, or Stitcher Radio.
This podcast is sponsored by Music Xray, 21st Century A&R,
Our Featured Song this week is "Inner Anarchist" from the band, Hiding in Public.
Visit them online at www.hidinginpublic.com.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #42 - What Makes You a Rebel? Justin Bieber Wears Overalls.
November 28 2012, 06:34 AM
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The varying degrees of rebellion, it's relative to who your audience is. For some, being a rebel is out of the norm and gets you press and helps sell music, merch and tickets. For others, it's an everyday way of life.
But I will say this…
if you have to think about being a rebel and strategically plan for it…
then you're probably not a rebel. you're a poser.
Press play below and leave a comment with your thoughts!
This podcast series airs every Wednesday in all of the usual spots. Find it right here on Thorny Bleeder, but you can also find it on iTunes, SoundCloud and Stitcher Radio.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #85 - Caring for Your Voice with Celebrity Vocal Coach Cari Cole
November 23 2012, 01:04 AM
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Cari Cole Voice & Music Co. is home to Grammy winners, American Idol finalists, rock stars, major & indie label artists, singer-songwriters, record producers, music managers, and developing artists.
Are you doing daily vocal exercises?
Warm ups and cool downs?
Do you know the tricks to mend a lost voice?
Tune in to this fantastic chat with one of the best vocal coaches out there and learn some of the basic fundamentals of how to keep your voice in tip-top shape.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #41 - Escaping Tunnel Vision: Get an Outside Perspective
November 21 2012, 02:58 AM
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When you're intimately immersed in a project, it's easy to overlook the obvious.
Eventually you're going to need some critical analysis you don't overlook potential holes in your songs, your performance, your strategy, your marketing, your branding, your products and many other finer details.
Consult with others in the business to ensure you're not suffering from tunnel vision.
Press play below to listen in on our entire 12 minute discussion. And hey, why don't you leave a comment with your own thoughts and perspectives while you're here, eh?
This podcast series airs every Wednesday in all of the usual spots. Find it right here on Thorny Bleeder, but you can also find it on iTunes, SoundCloud and Stitcher Radio.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #84 - When & How Should a Band Form a Fan Club?
November 15 2012, 08:00 PM
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- When is the right time to start a fan club?
- How do you start one?
- What's involved once you launch one?
- What type of risks are involved?
Do you have a fan club? Leave a comment below and tell us all about it.
What's worked for you? What hasn't worked for you? What problems have you had to overcome? Share your thoughts with the rest of us below.
This podcast series airs every Friday in all of the usual spots. Find it right here on Thorny Bleeder or on MichaelBrandvold.com, or you can also tune in or subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud, or Stitcher Radio.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #40 - How Do You Start Building an Online Community From Scratch?
November 14 2012, 07:28 AM
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Online communities keep the conversation going about you and your music, regardless if you're there or not. They also play a vital role in grassroots marketing by recruiting new fans and believers.
But for a new developing artist… how do you start?
Join me (Brian Thompson), Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones to find out some tips on how to get you and your band started with building an online community.
The special surprise closing song in today's podcast is Keep The Fire Burnin', from REO Speedwagon… thanks to Steve for the killer suggestion to include the track in this podcast (you know you love it).
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #83 - Learn About the Mastering Process with Engineer Maor Appelbaum
November 09 2012, 07:05 AM
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After working as staff engineer (mixing, recording and mastering) for famed record producer Sylvia Massy, Maor moved to Los Angeles where he opened his private mastering suite.
He's had the pleasure of mastering recordings for major international acts such as Sepultura, Yngwie Malmsteen, Halford, Fight, Armored Saint, Lita ford and countless other artists across a broad spectrum of genres.
Vist Maor online at http://maorappelbaum.com.
Listen below and leave a comment with your thoughts on this episode:
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Free Music Marketing Webinar on Monday, Nov. 12 - How to Get Your Band on MTV - Register Now
November 07 2012, 10:30 AM
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November 12, 2012
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
(Pacific Time)
Space is limited.
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We are very excited to have Bob Moczydlowsky from Topspin join us to deliver this free online workshop, a 60 minute live webinar followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
If you're not able to join us for the live event, the video recording can be purchased afterwards for only $6.50.
Artists will see the new GoDirect product from Topspin and learn:
- How to take control of their artist page on MTV.com
- How to submit songs and videos to MTV for consideration in shows and on-air placement
- How to create great-looking offer pages with free downloads in exchange for email addresses, tweets or facebook likes
- How to install a big ad banner on top of their MTV page that links to any site on the Web — free promo for artists!
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #82 - Discussing Artist Development, Recording & Production with Mixing Engineer Mike Fraser
November 02 2012, 06:00 AM
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Mike Fraser has recorded and/or mixed AC/DC (4 records), Aerosmith (Pump & Permanent Vacation), Mother Mother, Chickenfoot, Franz Ferdinand, Stone Gods (The Darkness), Airbourne, Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Buckcherry, Jets Overhead, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Hedley, Mariana's Trench, Corrosion of Conformity, Theory of a Deadman, Van Halen, Slipknot, Enter Shikari, Bad Religion, K'Naan's "Wavin Flag" and RnB diva Kelly Rowland… among many, many more.
There's some real golden nuggets of wisdom and sage advice for new and old bands alike in this episode.
Hit play or download it below and dive on in to this killer discussion with us…
This podcast series airs every Friday in all of the usual spots. Find it right here on Thorny Bleeder or on MichaelBrandvold.com, or you can also listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, or Stitcher Radio.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #39 - Reverse Engineering Your Band & Brand
October 31 2012, 09:20 AM
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What do you want to sound like? look like? act like? what is the community you hope to create around your music and with your fans?
what is the emotional response you hope to elicit with your music?
Reverse engineer where you want to go and create your road map and game plan from there.
Find and create the pieces that fit the puzzle of what you want to build.
Who are you... and who do you want to be? How do you apply this concept to a band that's just starting out and developing themselves? How do you position yourselves so you can have an impact on the demographic you aim to appeal to?
Join me (Brian Thompson), Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 10 minute discussion and hear our advice for bands...
This podcast series airs every Wednesday in all of the usual spots. Find it right here on Thorny Bleeder, but of course you'll also be able to find it on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, MichaelBrandvold.com and BrandLikeARockStar.com.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #81 - Creative Marketing Concepts: Thinking Outside The Box
October 26 2012, 07:28 AM
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You need to create an event, create a story and create something worth talking about and sharing.
Something the stands out.
Something that has some WOW to it.
What ideas have you used or have seen other artists use successfully?
Join me (Brian Thompson) & Michael Brandvold for a 45 minute discussion about the importance of creative marketing concepts and thinking outside the box with your music promotion.
This week we're thinking outside of the box and experimenting ourselves.
We're trying something new. We're using a new social media tool called…
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #38 - When Does A New Band Need To Start Thinking About Branding?
October 24 2012, 06:00 AM
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Photos, logos, websites, videos, blogs, social media, song samples, videos, merch, rehearsals, live performances, showmanship, stage presence... there's so much to think about.
What's the process? Is there a strategy to follow?
How you create and define your brand will determine on whether people will take you as a serious professional band… or just another local, weekend-warrior, party band.
Get people involved right from the beginning.
Start creating an audience now, months prior to the release of your music.
Press play or download this 15 minute podcast below to hear the advice that me (Brian Thompson), Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones have for new bands or projects just starting out...
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #80 - When Does A Developing Artist Need An Entertainment Attorney?
October 19 2012, 09:14 AM
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Martin F. Frascogna is an attorney who specializes in international entertainment law. He has worked with international musicians, Grammy winners, labels and tours, currently representing clientele in 23 countries spanning 6 continents.
Frascogna also works directly with indie artists at various levels in their career in order to help them efficiently progress using new age approaches and a global mindset.
Marty is also a constant blogger who boldly leaks information typically withheld from artist by labels, attorneys, manager and agents. Read his Music Globalization blog here.
What role does an entertainment attorney play in a developing artist's career? Press play below and listen to find out…
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #37 - When is it necessary to re-brand for a new project?
October 17 2012, 06:43 AM
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Join me (Brian Thompson), Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a short 10 minute discussion on the challenges one faces in having a well-defined brand and what it means for future creative explorations and product releases.
Press play below and hear our thoughts.
What do you think?
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Pre-Recorded Webinar Download Now Available: How to Use Bandpage
October 15 2012, 02:00 PM
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Not only did we learn more about BandPage, but we also dove into their newly released product, BandPage Everywhere.
Today I'm happy to offer a recorded video download of this 90 minute webinar for only $6.50.
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the Webinar Here
Also, check out the slide presentation that was used in the webinar below. You can even download it for free if you like (just click the read more link).
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Diving Into Web Data, What Does An Artist Need To Worry About? - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #79
October 12 2012, 06:00 AM
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The web analytics. The insights. The metrics. The app stats. The never-ending numbers.
It's overwhelming.
How much data is really necessary?
When should you take the numbers more seriously?
Press play and hear what we have to say about it.
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Tour Strategies for Bands: Think Small for Big Growth - The Rock Star Branding Podcast #36
October 10 2012, 05:32 AM
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Through the relentless playing of smaller cities and smaller venues, the band was able to grow and develop into a worldwide banjo-playing, radio-charting phenomenon.
Their smart and effective tour strategy positioned them into having a larger "share of mind" in each market since they were quite possibly the only show in town.
Whether you're playing in a town of forty thousand, a suburb of your home town, or a large city of four million... making a new fan is a new fan. They all count. They all matter. And the buzz is the same. And that buzz can spread... helping you land better gigs with bigger audiences in bigger cities.
For a developing artist, your biggest markets could quite possibly be the smallest cities which you may be tempted to overlook.
We also discuss the growing trend of House Concerts.
What other kind of tour strategies have you seen work well for new bands? Leave a comment!
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #78 - Discussing High Quality Audio, Streaming Music Services & Social Engagement Tips
October 05 2012, 06:00 AM
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Join me (Brian Thompson) & Michael Brandvold for a 35 min. discussion on Neil Young's new high quality audio format called Pono, how indie and local bands don't seem to make their music available to subscription music services, restricting the potential for them to be heard and for buzz to develop... plus a few extra special social engagement tips which we've never really discussed before.
Press play below and join in on a casual conversation of two guys just bullshitting about the music biz…
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #35: Rdio Offers Artists Finders Fee For Finding New Subscribers
October 03 2012, 06:00 AM
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With this, Rdio has now positioned themselves in the market as the "artist friendly" option, when compared to the much maligned Spotify.
It's affiliate sales.
But, will it work in the legal digital music space?
This new ecosystem for revenue earning can create some fun ideas for the creative music marketer. Such as sharing music and personalized playlists with their online fans.
Press play on the podcast below and listen to a 15 minute discussion with me (Brian Thompson), Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones about this and other affiliate earning opportunities which an artist can use to make additional money to support their career.
—Brian
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Special Guest David Meerman Scott Gives Lessons from the Grateful Dead & Discusses How to Newsjack - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #77
October 02 2012, 06:00 AM
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Scott is a marketing strategist, advisor to emerging companies, bestselling author of eight books including three international bestsellers, and a professional speaker on topics including marketing, leadership, and social media.
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Branding 101 with Green Day's Billie Joe: F-Bombs & Smashed Guitars - The Rock Star Branding Podcast #34
September 26 2012, 07:25 AM
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Join me (Brian Thompson), Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 15 minute discussion on the potential branding implications arising from Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and his recent outburst and "meltdown" at the iHeartRadio Festival, which has since been blamed on substance abuse problems.
Watch the video of the incident here and then listen to our thoughts on what went down here:
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Free Music Marketing Webinar Announcement: Breaking Down The Wall: How to Use BandPage Everywhere to Connect More Deeply with Your Fans
September 24 2012, 08:06 PM
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Monday, Oct. 08, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Pacific Time)
We are very excited to have Matt Conn, Dr. of Pages from BandPage, be our special guest to help deliver this webinar:
Breaking Down The Wall: How to Use BandPage Everywhere to Connect More Deeply with Your Fans.
You will learn:
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #33 - Branding Essentials for New Artists, Part 2
September 19 2012, 07:06 AM
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What IS branding anyways? And how does it differ from marketing? And where does advertising fit into all of this? Are they all the same thing? And for new and developing artists , what are the essential first steps to take in the branding process?
Join myself (Brian Thompson), Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 15 minute discussion on what bands need to be aware of when they first hit their local scene.
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How to Find Cool & Creative Ideas for Your Band's Web Content - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #75
September 14 2012, 06:57 AM
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You have a website (right??). Now you need content for it. And not just for your blog. But you also need fresh stuff to post on your Twitter feed, your Facebook page, your Instagram account and your YouTube channel too.
You know you need to post new content on a consistent basis to keep fans and followers engaged with what you're doing… but how and where do you come up with new ideas to write about?
Listen to the podcast below and find out some clues to help you on your content marketing journey...
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #32 - Branding Essentials for New Artists, Part 1
September 12 2012, 07:10 AM
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Join myself (Brian Thompson), Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 15 minute discussion on what bands need to be aware of when they first hit their local scene.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #74 - A 'Peak' Inside a Killer Music Bootcamp
September 07 2012, 07:33 AM
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For more information, visit Brian's recent blog about the bootcamp at the following link:
The Peak Performance Project - A World Class Artist Development Bootcamp
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Shit You Shouldn't Do On Stage - The Rock Star Branding Podcast #31
September 05 2012, 07:54 AM
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Real stories. Embarassing situations. Career-limiting mistakes.
Click play to hear a few tips every artist should keep in the back of their mind when playing live…
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Life, Art & Following Your Muse with British Actor & Rocker Michael Des Barres - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #73
August 31 2012, 06:00 AM
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After starting out in England in the early 70's with glam band Silverheard, he then moved to LA and signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song Records with his group Detective. After breaking up he then replaced the late Robert Palmer in the band Power Station, fronting the band at the 1985 Live Aid concert.
He's also had a very prolific acting career, best known for playing the recurring role of Murdoc on the television show MacGyver. He's also appeared in the movie To Sir, With Love with Sidney Poitier and in many TV shows including Seinfeld, Alf, Melrose Place, 21 Jump Street, Nip/Tuck, NCIS, Dead Like Me, Frasier, Bones and many more.
The Michael Des Barres Band recently released a critically acclaimed new album titled Carnaby Street. And today, the Marquis joins us for an amazing and soulful discussion about life, art and following your muse.
Find Michael Des Barres online at: http://www.desbarres.com
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Live Performance Lessons from Bruce Springsteen - The Rock Star Branding Podcast #30
August 29 2012, 07:05 AM
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We dive into some real actionable advice that any band can apply to their career. Click play and listen to some of the Do's and Don'ts we've gleaned from one of the music industry's most revered live showmen.
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Discussing Music in the Cloud with Mat Bates from Slacker Radio - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #72
August 24 2012, 07:39 AM
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Mat oversees the music programming and discovery across 200+ fully customizable genre stations. He also develops non-music content for the service, partnerships with artists, and promotional opportunities for various music-related events and releases.
Interested in getting a behind-the-scenes, sneak peak of how an Internet radio, on-demand, music-in-the--cloud service operates and how they think? Click play below and listen in…
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Professionalism in the Music Industry (Don't Be A Dick) - The Rock Star Branding Podcast #29
August 22 2012, 07:19 AM
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From radio to TV to magazine editorial staff, to bloggers and podcasters, to managers and agents and promoters and record labels, from marketing teams to merchandise reps to tour crews... an artist's professional support team can be massive.
Click play and listen to some of our very own war stories of the fall outs that can occur if an artist doesn't handle their career in a professional manner.
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Discussing Direct to Fan Music Marketing with Derek Webb from NoiseTrade - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast Ep. #71
August 17 2012, 06:00 AM
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Fans get free music. Artists connect with new fans. Everybody wins.
A great record is its own best marketing tool. Thousands of dollars in promotion can’t accomplish what one great record can, especially if it’s set free to roam around and connect with the right people.
Click play below and dive in to this incredibly intriguing discussion with an innovator in direct to fan music marketing.
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A War of Words: The Rock Star Branding Podcast #28
August 15 2012, 07:14 AM
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In this episode we chat about the ongoing feud between Elton John and Madonna, to radio DJs fighting with competing stations, to hair metal bands fighting with each other in the 80's, to Oasis' Gallagher brothers fighting amongst themselves.
Is this something an artist should ever consider consciously doing to get the attention of the masses?
Click play below to dive into this intriguing discussion with us now...
Read more about the Elton John and Madonna feud here.
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Travelling the Road to Success with Chief, Tour Manager for Nickelback - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #70
August 10 2012, 06:00 AM
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Under the umbrella of Chief Music Management, Kevin somehow finds the time to also manage the careers of some other successful artists including Hinder, My Darkest Days, The Veer Union, Daniel Wesley, Dallas Smith, Florida Georgia Line and engineer/producer Joey Moi.
Want to know how to make it the music business from someone who truly knows? Then grab a pad of paper or your iPad, hit play and let Rock School begin.
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Truthiness in Marketing: Episode #69 of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
August 03 2012, 06:00 AM
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Our casual, up front and honest discussion touches on truthiness in marketing, buying fans and plays and listens (or gaming the system), and being careful who you work with. We also touch on a little known Facebook feature, Interest Lists.
At the end of the podcast I mention one of the most commonly asked questions I get from musicians, along with a recommended blog post which I think every artist should read:
33 Ways to Make More Time in Your Life For Music-Making. Check it out here.
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When is it Ok to Play a Gig for Zero Pay? Episode #26 of The Rock Star Branding Podcast
August 01 2012, 05:26 AM
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Our talk takes us from Paul McCartney performing at the Olympics for a mere £1 payment, to indie bands playing at community events in a parking lot, to developing artists playing at local festivals.
Press play below to hear our thoughts and the advice we have to offer.
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How to Self-Promote Without Being a Dick - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #68
July 27 2012, 07:40 AM
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We talk about ways to stay relevant with your fans so they're paying attention to you when you need them the most and other bits of non-dickish marketing protocol.
"Selling" can be difficult and uncomfortable for some, but it's incredibly necessary… if you want to make any money doing what you love. Click play below to hear some of our tips on how to go about this.
While Michael is sweatin' to the oldies and suckin' on lozenges (he's sick), Brian reads a recent blog post he wrote titled Guilt As A Sales Technique (found here) to get the conversation started.
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Choosing a Support Act and How It Affects Your Band's Brand - Episode #25 of The Rock Star Branding Podcast
July 25 2012, 06:00 AM
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Some of the bands we discuss are Kool & The Gang opening up for Van Halen on their 2012 tour, Poison opening for KISS in 2005, Tragically Hip with a local opener in the Caribbean who did a cover of their biggest song before their headline set, and Bruce Springsteen not having any support acts whatsoever.
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Wow. Thank YOU for 100,000 Podcast Listens!
July 22 2012, 12:48 PM
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i just realized i recently hit a stunning milestone that made my jaw hit the floor. so to each and every one of you who has pressed play on one of my podcasts... thank you!
seriously.
this is frickin' amazing.
much love to all of you!
—Brian Thompson
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The Art of Pitching Your Music - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #67
July 20 2012, 07:29 AM
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You only have one chance to make a first impression, make it count. Click play below (or download it by clicking on the little down arrow) and listen to this week's latest episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast so you make all of your pitches to music biz insiders count.
Listen and learn our secrets:
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Episode #24: The Rock Star Branding Podcast - Where a Band Plays Can Have an Impact on How They're Perceived
July 18 2012, 06:00 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & Steve Jones for a short 11 min. discussion on how an artist's choice of venue can impact how they're regarded by first time listeners and long time fans.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #66 - The Power of Storytelling with Communications Expert Valerie Geller
July 13 2012, 06:00 AM
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Valerie Geller is an International Broadcast Consultant, Author, public speaker, communications coach and trainer working throughout the world to help broadcasters build their audiences. From 2006-2012 the trade magazine Radio Ink listed her as one of the "50 Most Influential Women in Radio". In 2010, Geller was named as recipient of The Rockwell Award for lifetime achievement in radio.
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Episode #23: The Rock Star Branding Podcast - Is YouTube the New Standard for A&R Discovery?
July 11 2012, 06:00 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & Steve Jones for a 10min. discussion on how social media has impacted A&R (Artists and Repertoire).
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #65: Fred Jacobs from Jacobs Media Discusses the Current State of Radio
July 06 2012, 05:13 AM
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Fred Jacobs has emerged over the past two decades as one of radio’s leading visionaries. He founded Jacobs Media in 1983, when he had the notion that Album Rock could be fragmented by the creation of the Classic Rock format.
Today, Classic Rock stands out as the most successful radio format in the last 20 years.
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Implications of Tommy Lee From Motley Crue Hating Fan Photos? This Week on The Rock Star Branding Podcast, Episode #22
July 04 2012, 06:00 AM
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Here's Tommy's letter as it appeared on Motley Crue's Facebook page here (paragraph breaks added for easier reading):
Dear fans,
I fucking LOVE my fans! And you know this!!!... If you asked anyone that knows me really well, they would tell ya the same thing... Tommy loves his fans. He lives for this shit... he eats, breathes, shits music 24/7. They'll also probably tell ya that 'he's a down-to-earth grateful life-lovin dude and a nice guy, too.'
What I have a problem with is... taking pictures! I hate it! Irritates the fuck out of me when people say... Click to Read More...
From The Vaults: Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater Talks Fan Engagement on The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
June 29 2012, 07:14 AM
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So what better time that to revisit our most-listened-to episode? This is one of our favourite episodes from last year.
This week’s episode, June 29, 2012 – Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater Talks Fan Engagement
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #64 - The Top 3 Albums That Changed Our Lives
June 22 2012, 05:00 AM
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Join myself, Brian Thompson, and Michael Brandvold for a 45 min. casual no-bullshit discussion on the Top 3 Albums that have changed each of our lives.
And for something completely different and unique to this blog, I've included the full album streams from Rdio of each album we talk about in this episode. Rdio isn't a sponsor, but I am a happy customer… for only $9.99/month you get unlimited listening from a huge selection of over 15 million albums, available on both your desktop and mobile.Click to Read More...
The Rock Star Branding Podcast #21 - Growing Into Your Brand
June 20 2012, 05:00 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold & Steve Jones for a 10 minute discussion on the topic of how brands sometimes need nothing but time, years and experience to evolve into what they will eventually become known for and to cultivate their image.
ZZ Top, Rush, and Wicked Lester (who later became KISS) and Apple are discussed.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #63 - Booking Gigs & Finding an Agent, a Discussion with Bandzoogle's Dave Cool
June 15 2012, 05:37 AM
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Join Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold for a 50 min. discussion with Dave Cool, Bandzoogle's Director of Artist Relations.
We chat about a wide range of topics from booking gigs, finding an agent, managing artists, working for a music tech company and other tidbits from Dave's diverse experience in the music industry.
Find Robert online at Facebook here and on Bandcamp here.
As always, this week's featured artists was selected from submissions sent to us on our Music Xray account.
Submit Your Song to be Featured on this Podcast via Music XRay here.
Every fan counts, but some count more than others.
This week's podcast is also brought to you by MusicHype. MusicHype is a new online tool for artists, labels and managers that helps you find the top 10% of your fan base, connect with them and then reward with exclusive offers and the recognition they deserve.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #20 - The Impact of Not Using Social Media on an Artist's Brand
June 13 2012, 05:00 AM
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Join the three of us for a casual round table (Skype?) talk on how smart usage of social media can grow an artist's fan base and turn casual fans into lifelong followers.
We note how smaller acts can potentially have larger careers because of how social media allows them to connect the dots with smaller niche audiences, turning them into global opportunities.
If you want to book a one-on-one private consultation with Brian, click here for more info.
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Webinar Recording Now Available: How to Submit Your Music for Licensing Opportunities with Music XRay
June 12 2012, 08:17 PM
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We'll peek behind the curtain and show everyone how Music Xray works from the perspective of the Music Industry Professional (MIP). See how Song to Opportunity (S2O) matching works from their perspective and see how each professional can leverage the collective filtering power of all the other professionals… to find the music they want and that you have.
This webinar was Recorded Live on June 11, 2012. The video recording can be purchased at the link below for only $6.50.
Click to Read More...A Discussion with Terry McBride, CEO of Nettwerk Music Group on The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #62
June 08 2012, 06:00 AM
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Terry McBride is the current CEO and one of three founders of the Nettwerk Music Group, which includes Nettwerk Productions (Canada’s largest independent record label), Nettwerk Management (artist and producer management), Nettwerk One (publishing), and Artwerks (graphic and fashion design).
Founded in McBride's apartment in 1984, Nettwerk has released over 500 different albums and sold over 150 million albums worldwide.
In the past few years McBride has spoke at dozens of international conferences about advances in digital technology, intellectual property rights and the future of music distribution.
If you want to book a one-on-one private consultation with Brian, click here for more info.
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Win a Special Guest Consultation & Appearance on The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
June 06 2012, 04:17 PM
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BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST
You could win a special guest appearance on The Music Biz Weekly Podcast, where you get to ask Michael Brandvold and myself any questions at all, this is your time to talk about whatever you want… with us.
You don’t have to be a musician.
If you own a company and want to pick our brains you can. If you are just a fan and want to talk music you can. Basically, you can win a free consultation with both of us, regarding anything you want advice on.
Enter the contest by leaving a comment on either of our two iTunes profiles:
http://itunes.thornybleeder.com or http://itunes.musicbizweeklypodcast.com
Enter a comment on either one of those iTunes pages between June 1st and July 1st and the Top 3 winners will be announced on the July 6th Podcast.
** you must listen on July 6 to win
you’ll have 48 hours to contact us and claim your prize **
If you want to book a one-on-one private consultation with Brian, click here for more info.
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The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #61 - 10 Reasons You Shouldn't Wish For Overnight Success
June 01 2012, 06:00 AM
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Join Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold for a 45 min. discussion on a recent article that Brian wrote, 10 Reasons You Shouldn't Wish For Overnight Success.
Read the original blog post here or read it on Music Think Tank here.
ENTER TO WIN: BE A GUEST ON THIS PODCAST
Enter the contest by leaving a comment on either of our iTunes pages at:
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Are Van Halen Telling Their Fans A Different Kind Of Truth? - The Rock Star Branding Podcast #18
May 30 2012, 06:47 AM
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Is the band being honest with their fans? How much can a fan put up with before they abandon a band and brand? Hit play below to hear us dissect the topic:
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Webinar Announcement: How To Use Music XRay To Submit Your Music For Licensing
May 28 2012, 02:42 PM
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Monday
June 11th, 2012
3pm - 4:30pm PST
Registration Here
We are very excited to have Mike McCready CEO from Music XRay deliver this webinar, How To Use Music XRay To Submit Your Music For Licensing.
Join The Music Biz Weekly for a 60 minute webinar into the world of Music Xray, followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
Topics covered in this webinar:Click to Read More...
Time and Task Management For Musicians - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #60
May 25 2012, 06:00 AM
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Join Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson for a 45 min. discussion on time and task management suggestions for DIY musicians who feel overwhelmed with a massive To Do List and no one to help them out.
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Top 10 Reasons You Won't Be The Famous Rock Star You Think You Are - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #59
May 18 2012, 05:59 AM
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Join Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson for a 45 min. discussion on things that will prevent you from being the rock star you hope to be.
read the full list after the jump below...Click to Read More...
The Marketing Woes of Music Subscription Services Spotify, Rdio, Rhpasody, MOG & Deezer: The Rock Star Branding Podcast #16
May 16 2012, 07:12 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 15 min. discussion on the branding and marketing problems that music subscription services Spotify, Rdio, Rhapsody, MOG and Deezer face in trying to expose their services to the mainstream music listening public.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and:
http://www.thornybleeder.com
http://www.thediydaily.com
http://www.michaelbrandvold.com
http://www.brandlikearockstar.com
If you want to book a one-on-one private consultation with Brian, click here for more info.
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Martin Atkins Talks About The Kickstarter Campaign For His New Book Band:Smart - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #58
May 11 2012, 03:30 AM
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Martin Atkins has been in a bunch of bands: Pigface, The Damage Manual, Killing Joke, and PiL and has also performed with Ministry and Nine Inch Nails. He's had a label, Invisible Records, for the last 20 years and wrote a popular book on the business of Touring called Tour:Smart. And now, Martin has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming new book titled Band:Smart.
Join hosts Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold for a rollicking fun chat with Martin, filled with countless F-Bombs and even a chicken salad. Connect with Martin on Twitter @marteeeen.
And don't forget to...
Give a shit and buy a fuck: Martin Atkin’s new Kickstarter project for Band:Smart
This week we're stoked to announce our brand new Featured Track Of The Week, as selected from the submissions we received on the opportunity we created on our Music XRay account. If you want to submit your song to be featured, create a profile on Music Xray and send it to us here.
The track you hear at the end of this week's podcast is Gone Forgotten, from the band August Ruins. From Pittsburgh, PA these guys combine the speed and melody of California punk with the technicality of modern metal... with explosive results. Check out August Ruins on Facebook here.
We're pleased to welcome our good friends over at Bandzoogle for being one of our new sponsors for The Music Biz Weekly Podcast.
Use the promo code “musicbiz” when joining and get a 6 month completely free trial of Bandzoogle (vs. the standard 30 day).
If you're a solo artist or in a band, you need a website. That's Step 1. And if you don't have one, Bandzoogle is the place to go to get one up and running in no time. It's super easy and totally flexible. No programming required. And you can sell your music digitally and keep 100% of the sales. Killer. Check 'em out at Bandzoogle.com.
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New Videos Posted: Direct-to-Fan Music Marketing Tutorials
May 08 2012, 08:23 PM
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Direct to Fan is the practice of identifying people with an interest in your music, creating a relationship with those fans, promoting and marketing your music to them and going direct to them to finance your career by monetizing that relationship.
Direct-to-Fan is no longer an option — it’s a necessity.Click to Read More...
How To Use ReverbNation To Promote Your Music: Webinar + Free Slideshow Download
May 09 2012, 06:50 AM
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Join Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold from The Music Biz Weekly along with Hypebot for a 60 minute webinar into the world of ReverbNation, followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
This webinar was Recorded Live on May 8, 2012 and the video recording can now be purchased at the link below for only $5.
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Two Guys Shoot The Shit About Social Media Marketing Perturbances with Facebook and Twitter - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #57
May 04 2012, 06:30 AM
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Join Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold for a chat about recent changes to Facebook Events and Trending Stories, changes to the Twitter Discover feed and the recent story of busking success with the band Headwater.
Click to Read More...A DIY Fan Funding Discussion with Kristin Hersh from Throwing Muses and Billy O'Connell from CASHMusic - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #56
April 27 2012, 06:34 AM
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After founding her influential art-punk band Throwing Muses, at age 14, Kristin Hersh went on to spend the next 25 years confounding expectations and breaking rules - both her own and others’. From life as the reluctant front person for the Muses, to the solo career she swore never would happen, through the founding of an ambitious and altruistic nonprofit, and in her most recent foray into a surprisingly successful new career as an author, Kristin, like so many of us, didn’t see much of this coming.
In addition to Throwing Muses, Kristin performs with her other band 50FOOTWAVE and as a solo artist.
Billy O'Connell worked as a label manager of Sire Records and then left to begin a career in artist management, working with Throwing Muses, Pixies and Barkmarket. From 1999 through 2007 I founded Virtuous Ticketing, the world's first fair-trade ticket agency, as an artist-owned, sustainability-focussed and community centered alternative to Ticketmaster.
In 2007 Billy co-founded the Coalition of Artists & Stake Holders (CASHMusic) as an open- source project for sustainable music business practices.
Don't miss this episode with a truly inspirational artist.
Listen to this 50 minute podcast below on SoundCloud or via iTunes or on Stitcher Radio… and please leave us a comment with your thoughts.
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Licensing Your Music for Film & TV: A Discussion with Song Supervisor Natasha Duprey - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast #55
April 20 2012, 06:00 AM
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Today's podcast is undoubtedly going to be flagged and saved as a favourite by many of you. The topic we're covering today is our number one most requested subject:
How Do I Get My Music On Film and TV?
In this week's new episode we're joined by a prominent music industry friend here in Vancouver, one of Canada's leading Song Supervisors, Natasha Duprey.
click the link below to listen to the podcast…Click to Read More...
How To Use ReverbNation to Promote Your Music. Presented by The Music Biz Weekly and Hypebot.com.
April 17 2012, 09:49 PM
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Tuesday, May 08, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Free and is open to the first 200 people
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Ep. 54: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast - Curt Smith From Tears For Fears Discusses Social Media and Being a DIY Artist
April 13 2012, 06:01 AM
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In this week's episode we were lucky enough to have a fantastic discussion with Curt Smith, co-founder of the multi-platinum British music group Tears For Fears, with which he continues to tour worldwide, as well as an acclaimed solo musician.
Curt also writes music for film, television and the web, most recently scoring the independent feature Meth Head. He is also a regular speaker at creative, media and technology events including TEDxHollywood, TEDxSan Francisco, the Billboard Film & TV Music Conference.
Join Curt, Brian Thompson and Michael for a great conversation about social media and music, and being a DIY artist with no label. Visit Curt Online: http://www.curtsmithofficial.comListen on Soundcloud below, download on the widget below or via iTunes or Stitcher Radio.
As always, if you enjoyed this podcast please leave a comment and share it on your Facebook or Twitter page.
Click to Read More...Ep. 53: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast - Getting Your Music Heard By Industry Professionals with Mike McCready Music Xray
April 06 2012, 06:44 AM
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Music Xray is a company who is facilitating a more efficient, lower cost and less risky A&R process. They help musicians and songwriters get deals and to get feedback from professionals who want to help them succeed. Music Xray helps them access music industry gatekeepers in a way that makes it rewarding for both parties.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #11 - Have Fun With Your Brand To Make It Memorable
April 04 2012, 06:39 AM
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Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for an open 10 minute roundtable discussion on the topic of having fun with your brand and using emotions to make it memorable. Includes examples from the band Hollerado.
Follow @thornybleederClick to Read More...Webinar Announcement: Direct-to-Fan Marketing
April 02 2012, 08:00 PM
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Join Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold from The Music Biz Weekly for a 60 minute introduction into the world of Direct-to-Fan Music Marketing, followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
The webinar is free and is open to the first 200 people who register and sign-in to the live event. A recorded video of the webinar will be made available at this link following the event.
click "more" below to visit the Registration link…Click to Read More...
Ep. 52: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast - Two Guys Bullshitting About Timeline, StageBloc & Spotify
March 30 2012, 06:42 AM
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Sorry for the shitty audio quality on this episode folks. We're a little stumped as to why it sounds like it was recorded in a toilet. Because it wasn't. Honest. I wouldn't do that to you.
An unedited, no-holds barred discussion with Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold, bullshitting about a range of current music industry topics as: the all-new Facebook Timeline for Artist Fan Pages, a new website building platform for musicians called StageBloc, info on our upcoming Webinar on Direct-to-Fan Marketing on Monday, April 16, and the latest complaint about Spotify and other music subscription services from none other than the Black Keys.
Tune in every Friday for the latest episode.
Click to Read More...Two Guys Bulshitting About Music, Live From CMW 2012 - Ep. 51: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
March 23 2012, 06:52 AM
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An unedited, no-holds barred discussion with Brian Thompson in Vancouver and Michael Brandvold, recording live from his hotel room at the 2012 Canadian Music Week in Toronto.
Click to Read More...A Discussion with Bruce Houghton, Publisher & Editor of Hypebot and Music Think Tank - Ep. 50: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
March 16 2012, 06:30 AM
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Join myself (Brian Thompson) and Michael Brandvold for this week's very special 50th Episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast for an amazing discussion with with Bruce Houghton, Publisher & Editor of Hypebot and Music Think Tank, and President of Skyline Music.
Click to Read More...10 Steps to Successful Music Marketing | Ep. 49: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
March 10 2012, 10:00 AM
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Join myself (Brian Thompson) and Michael Brandvold for this week's episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast for a discussion on powering through adversity while on the road, plus 10 Steps to Successful Music Marketing.
Here's the Slideshare document we refer to in this episode:
Leave a comment below and let us know what you think.
Click to Read More...New Webinar Announcement: WordPress Plugins for Musicians
March 05 2012, 02:16 PM
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WordPress Plugins for Musicians
March 26, 2012 6pm – 7:30pm PST
Cost to Attend – Free
Video After the Event – $5.00
This is going to be jammed packed talk with lots of useful information. Here's the key topics we'll be covering:
- Which plugins do musicians need.
- How to find plugins artists would want.
- How to review which plugin to install.
- How to remove plugins via ftp.
- What plugins will help you get more traffic from Facebook and Twitter.
- How to setup a podcast.
- How to add an email list signup.
- How to get more comments on your posts.
- How to stop spammers.
- How to setup and manage shows and tours.
- What plugins do you need to run a contest.
- How to backup your website.
- How to giveaway a file in exchange for a Tweet and a Follow.
- How to install a direct-to-fan store with Topspin Media.
The webinar is free to attend, so register now!Click to Read More...
Facebook Launches Timeline for Fan Pages - Ep. 48: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
March 02 2012, 06:00 AM
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Join myself (Brian Thompson) and Michael Brandvold for this week's episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast for a 45 min. discussion on the all-new Facebook Timeline for Fan Pages.
We tell you how to set it up properly and how to maximize it's full marketing potential for your band. We also share some tips on how to deal with trolls and negative criticism online.
Leave a comment below and let us know what you think.
Click to Read More...Ep. 47: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast - A Music Consultation with Dance Artist Barron S
February 24 2012, 07:02 AM
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We recently ran a contest where the winner gets to be a special guest on this very podcast. Well this is it!
So here's… A Music Consultation with Dance Artist Barron S.
** Sorry for the crummy AM Radio audio quality in this episode, we're not sure what happened. **
Tune in every Friday for the latest episode.
Follow Barron S online here:
www.barron-s.com
www.twitter.com/barronsmusic
www.facebook.com/barronsmusic
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And the Winner of a Free Music Consultation is...
February 10 2012, 02:19 PM
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But alas, there can only be one winner. So put your hands together and say …
Congratulations to
Barron S!
Not only will Barron have a free music and marketing consultation with myself and Michael Brandvold, but our call will also be recorded and aired as an upcoming episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast. We will also close the podcast featuring one of her very own songs… how's that for some added exposure?
We'll be recording our new episode in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for it being published soon. But until then, follow Barron online here:
www.barron-s.com
www.twitter.com/barronsmusic
www.facebook.com/barronsmusicClick to Read More...
Ep. 45: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast - Two Guys Bullshitting About Music. The Clusterfuck Episode.
February 10 2012, 06:30 AM
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Join Michael Brandvold and myself as we have an open half hour discussion on music, tech and marketing. No planned topics, just two guys bullshitting about music. Here's the clusterfuck episode.
Follow @thornybleederClick to Read More...How to Promote Your Music on Facebook
February 08 2012, 03:28 PM
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For only $4.97 you can buy the 75 min. music marketing video tutorial webinar, hosted by Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold, which teaches you in depth tips and tricks on how to use Facebook to promote your music.
To get the most out of Facebook and the myriad of opportunities it offers you in growing your fan base, you need to have a thorough understanding of how the platform is used and have a clear and concise strategy.
This webinar does that for you.
Still unsure? Take a look at the free slideshow below. This is the exact document we used for the outline to our presentation. Download it. It's yours for free. Take a flip through it and get a clear understanding of the topics we cover.
Cool.
Ya' ready to do clear the clouds circling your head over how to get your music heard on Facebook?
How to Promote Your Music
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Click to Read More...How To Not Suck | Ep. 44: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
February 02 2012, 08:06 PM
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This Week's Topic? How To Not Suck
Making your music matter online, from social media reviews to songwriting.
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The Rock Star Branding Podcast #2 - More Lessons From AC/DC: Living Up To Fan Expectations
February 01 2012, 06:16 AM
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Our all-new weekly podcast series continues with our second episode. Hit 'play' and join us for another quick 10 min. episode as we dive deeper into branding lessons musicians can learn from AC/DC.
New episodes will air every Wednesday in all of the usual spots. You'll be able to find it right here on Thorny Bleeder, but of course you'll also be able to find it on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, The DIY Daily, MichaelBrandvold.com and BrandLikeARockStar.com.
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Hisham Dahud Talks About Music Marketing With BitTorrent | Ep. 43: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
January 26 2012, 08:02 PM
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Join Michael Brandvold and myself, Brian Thompson, for this week's 37min. episode.
This week we're joined by special guest Hisham Dahud (music industry journalist for Hypebot and digital marketer with Fame House). We get down and dirty and have a very in depth discussion about the recent and very successful campaign that electronic artist Pretty Lights did in partnership with BitTorrent.
Hit play below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. Or of course you can always send us a tweet or leave us a comment on Facebook too. Whichever you choose... share share share!
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FREE Webinar Announcement: How To Use Facebook To Promote Your Music
January 22 2012, 01:13 PM
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Oh… did I mention that it's free? Here's the deets:
When:
February 6, 2012
6pm–7:30pm PST
Cost to Attend Live Webinar:
Free
Recorded Video After the Event:
$5.00Click to Read More...
Contest! Enter To Win A Free Music Consultation
January 20 2012, 07:14 AM
Filed in: Music News
This is an amazing opportunity for you to ask two experienced music marketers any questions you have on the music biz, branding, marketing, or social media. This is essentially a free consultation with both Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold… except this will be recorded and made available for the entire world to hear!
After our 45min. podcast with YOU is complete, we'll end the podcast featuring one of YOUR recorded songs. This is an amazing opportunity for you to showcase your music to the world!
Entry is simple! Click to Read More...
New Series Announced: The Rock Star Branding Podcast
January 19 2012, 02:34 PM
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We had such a great time recording that podcast and had such a tremendous response from it that we decided to do some brainstorming to see what else we could possibly do together. Well, it quickly dawned on us… why spoil a good thing? Let's do more podcasts together!
And so… a new series was born:
The Music Biz Weekly Presents… The Rock Star Branding Podcast
with your hosts Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones.
This all-new weekly podcast series will air every Wednesday in all of the usual spots, with the debut episode airing on Wednesday, January 25. You'll be able to find it right here on Thorny Bleeder, but of course you'll also be able to find it on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, The DIY Daily, MichaelBrandvold.com and BrandLikeARockStar.com. Click to Read More...
SOPA Hopes To Censor The Internet + Marketing On Pinterest | Ep. 42: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
January 20 2012, 07:14 AM
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This week we bullshit about various music and marketing topics such as thepending American legislation to censor the internet under the guise of killing piracy (SOPA and PIPA), plus more thoughts on using Facebook and Pinterest to market your music.
Hit Play and share your thoughts with us in the comments below! Or of course you can always send us a tweet or leave us a comment on Facebook too. Whichever you choose... share share share!
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Van Halen, Facebook Subscriptions & Spin Magazine Twitter Album Reviews | Ep. 41: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
January 13 2012, 07:45 AM
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Join Michael Brandvold and myself, Brian Thompson, for this weeks 42min. episode as we bullshit about various music and marketing topics such as Van Halen, Facebook Subscriptions, MOG and Spin Magazine Tweets Album Reviews.
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Two Guys Bullshitting About Music | Ep. 40: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
January 06 2012, 07:34 AM
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Join Michael Brandvold and myself, Brian Thompson, for a 40min. episode as we bullshit about various music marketing topics such as listening to the social web for mentions of your brand, social media etiquette, how to pitch your music to people in the industry, plus a new option for you to get your music onto streaming music sites such as Spotify, Rdio, and MOG.
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2012 Music Marketing Trends & Predictions | Ep. 39: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
December 30 2011, 12:14 PM
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Click play below to listen to our end-of-the-year discussion on Music Marketing Trends and Predictions for 2012, inspired by this blog post from Bob Baker.
From myself and co-host Michael Brandvold… Happy New Year and all the best for 2012!
—Brian Thompson
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Special Podcast Guest Announcement: Brian Solis
December 22 2011, 06:20 PM
Filed in: Music News
Brian Solis is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. A digital analyst, sociologist, and futurist, Solis has studied and influenced the effects of emerging media on business, marketing, publishing, and culture.
His new book, The End Of Business As Usual, looks at the changing consumer landscape, its impact on business & what companies can do to adapt & lead. Solis' previous book,Engage, is regarded as the industry reference guide to build and measure success in the social web.
Briansolis.com is one the world's most read and linked to business and marketing blogs in the world.
Do not miss this incredible end-of-the-year episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast.
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What's More Important, a Facebook Like Or an Email Address? | Ep. 38: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
December 22 2011, 05:27 PM
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There's lots to consider with your digital strategy when releasing new media to your fans. Hit Play below and get our take on the subject.
What do YOU think?
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Our Favourite Episodes 0f 2011 | Ep. 37: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
December 16 2011, 09:19 AM
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Bob Baker Explains The 3 E's Of Content Marketing | Ep. 36: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
December 09 2011, 10:35 AM
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Join myself, Michael Brandvold and Bob Baker for a fantastic 45min. roundtable discussion as we dive into Bob's 3 E's of Content Marketing: Educate, Entertain and Enlighten.
Not sure what the hell I mean by that? Well then click Play to find out!
Follow Bob online here:
Facebook | Twitter | The Buzz Factor Website
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Brand Like A Rockstar! Ep. 34: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
November 17 2011, 12:59 PM
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For nearly 30 years, Steve Jones has worked in the music industry in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean. He's had a front row seat to the rise (and sometimes fall) of some of rock & roll's biggest. Combining his two passions, music and business, Steve takes the lessons learned from the greatest acts in rock history and applies them directly to your business.
Build a business as consistent as AC/DC and as surprising as KISS. Create fans as dedicated as Jimmy Buffett and The Grateful Dead. Be as passionate as U2 and as focused as Bob Marley.
Brand Like A Rock Star reveals the core marketing and branding strategies behind the success of the world's greatest bands and uses them to make your business rich and famous.
Check out Steve and Brand Like A Rock Star here:
http://brandlikearockstar.com
CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: The DIY Daily.com
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How to Use Twitter to Promote Your Music (free download)
September 01 2011, 01:48 PM
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How to Use Twitter to Promote Your Music
View more presentations from Brian Thompson
Here's a free download of the slideshow that accompanied last night's Music Marketing Webinar that Michael Brandvold and I presented on behalf of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast.
Did you miss the live webinar?
Download the 84 minute hands-on video tutorial here for only $9.99.
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NEW Intro for The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
August 24 2011, 10:10 AM
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Check out our kick ass new intro for The Music Biz Weekly Podcast... how killer is this?
Many thanks to Bill Young Productions for the great job! http://promo.concerts.com
Tune in this Friday, August 26 for our next episode with special guest Paul Myers!
NEW Intro for The Music Biz Weekly Podcast by Thorny Bleeder
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Dream Theater Keyboardist, Guest On Next Podcast
August 06 2011, 03:34 PM
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Our special guest on the next episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcastis Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess.
We'll be talking about how he connects with fans using social media,
Tune in to http://www.thornybleeder.com this coming Friday, August 12thand join myself and cohost Michael Brandvold for what's going to be an amazing new episode.
The podcast will be posted immediately after it's recorded and should be online around 12:30-1pm PST.
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Music Marketing Webinar: How To Use Twitter To Promote Your Music
August 08 2011, 03:24 PM
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)
$49 USD
Michael Brandvold & Brian Thompson, hosts of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast are proud to announce the first of their new Live Webinar Sessions where we'll be teaching music marketing techniques and hands-on instruction for artists to grow their audience and get their music heard.
This Music Biz Weekly Webinar is titled:
"How to Easily use Twitter to Promote Your Music"
We'll be covering the following topics:
- How to setup and customize your Twitter profile
- How to get more followers targeted to your unique musical style
- How to monitor what is being said about you online
- How to talk and engage with your fans
- How to create and find new opportunities in the music industry
Additional topics could be added as time permits.
Our goal is to make sure you leave this webinar with hands-on action items which you can put into use immediately. We'll have also have an open question period at the end of the session.
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The Music Biz Weekly Twitter Hashtag Event
July 18 2011, 11:08 AM
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Join Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson from The Music Biz Weekly podcast this Wednesday July 20th at 5pm PST for their first Twitter Hashtag Event. Michael and Brian will be available to discuss the podcast, questions about past topics, past guests, ideas for future topics and guests. To join this twitter event log into Twitter and do a Search for the hashtag #mbwp and you will be able to follow all the discussions. If you have a question just tweet it with the hashtag #mbwp and it is automatically part of the event.
The Music Biz Weekly podcast has quickly grown to become a must-listen podcast for anyone interested in the music business and music marketing.
Sue Ennis, a teacher at Shoreline Community College near Seattle, recently made the podcast required listening and discussion for her music business class. Sue is also a well respected songwriter, her songs include such rock hits as Straight On, Even It Up and Dog and Butterfly. She has co-written over 65 songs for the rock band Heart.
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here and Michael on Twitter here. Join the discussion and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Episode 16 - The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Mobile Apps For Musicians
July 15 2011, 12:52 PM
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It's Friday! And that means another new episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast with Brian Thompson from Thorny Bleeder and Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing.
Todays topic is all about smart phones and the must-have mobile apps that can make a musician's life easier, more organized, and more connected to the social networks to help you market your music.
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here and Michael on Twitter here. Join the discussion and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
If you can't see the embedded podcast player, click here to go to the podcast page directly on Soundcloud.
You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes by clicking here.
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Episode 12: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Web Tools To Make You Stand Apart From The Crowd
June 02 2011, 02:07 PM
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Our 12th episode! Listen to Thorny Bleeder's Brian Thompson and Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing as they have an uncharted, unscripted, straight-talkin, no-BS chat.
For this podcast we had no preplanned topics at all, we just hit "record" and went for it!
We start off by talking about Lady Gaga's response to the Amazon 99 cent album promotion, and then we shoot off into a discussion about new web tools to help bands market their music and to stand out from the rest of the crowd. We chat about Soundcloud, Tumblr, Soundrain, Minno, VYou, and then close the episode with some tips on formatting your blog posts.
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here and Michael on Twitter here.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and share your own tips and tricks with us!
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For this podcast we had no preplanned topics at all, we just hit "record" and went for it!
We start off by talking about Lady Gaga's response to the Amazon 99 cent album promotion, and then we shoot off into a discussion about new web tools to help bands market their music and to stand out from the rest of the crowd. We chat about Soundcloud, Tumblr, Soundrain, Minno, VYou, and then close the episode with some tips on formatting your blog posts.
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here and Michael on Twitter here.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and share your own tips and tricks with us!
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Episode 11: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
How To Create An Event Around Your Album Release
May 27 2011, 10:16 AM
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In today's podcast Michael Brandvold and I chat about this week's Amazon promotion for the new Lady Gaga album where they sold her new digital release, one day only, for only 99 cents. We discuss some of the problems this promotion had, the history of music retailers doing this type of "loss-leader" event, and we close with some key take-away learnings which artists can use in developing their music career by injecting some exciting and creative promotions into the mix.
Want to hear more? Well you'll just have to click 'play' then won't you? :)
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here, Michael on Twitter here, Ian on Twitter here, and Topspin Media on Twitter here.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and share your own tips and tricks with us!
Thanks for listening,
~ Brian Thompson
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Want to hear more? Well you'll just have to click 'play' then won't you? :)
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here, Michael on Twitter here, Ian on Twitter here, and Topspin Media on Twitter here.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and share your own tips and tricks with us!
Thanks for listening,
~ Brian Thompson
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Episode 10: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
What Do Fans Want? Albums, Singles, or EPs?
May 20 2011, 01:52 PM
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Here it is, our 10th Episode! Wow, time flies.
Well after two weeks of having some amazing guests (Ian Rogers from Topspin on Episode 8, J Sider from RootsMusic on Episode 9), this week's episode finds us back to just Michael and myself. Today's discussion begins with a reading from a recent article titled "Albums" (from April 28, 2011) in The Lefsetz Letters, written by Bob Lefsetz.
Check out Bob Lefsetz and The Lefsetz Letters. Read the "Albums" article here.
What begin on-topic with how music used to be released in the past, and how it should be released now, in the digital social age. But then we take a bit of a detour and discuss "brand monitoring" on social channels and across the web. Are you listening to what the internet is saying about you? If not, you need to. Anyways, listen to the podcast to learn more!
And many thanks listening everyone. If you enjoyed this episode and think you might have a friend who'll dig it, please share!
So, what do you think... Albums, Singles, or EPs? What's your choice?
~ Brian Thompson
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Well after two weeks of having some amazing guests (Ian Rogers from Topspin on Episode 8, J Sider from RootsMusic on Episode 9), this week's episode finds us back to just Michael and myself. Today's discussion begins with a reading from a recent article titled "Albums" (from April 28, 2011) in The Lefsetz Letters, written by Bob Lefsetz.
Check out Bob Lefsetz and The Lefsetz Letters. Read the "Albums" article here.
What begin on-topic with how music used to be released in the past, and how it should be released now, in the digital social age. But then we take a bit of a detour and discuss "brand monitoring" on social channels and across the web. Are you listening to what the internet is saying about you? If not, you need to. Anyways, listen to the podcast to learn more!
And many thanks listening everyone. If you enjoyed this episode and think you might have a friend who'll dig it, please share!
So, what do you think... Albums, Singles, or EPs? What's your choice?
~ Brian Thompson
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Episode 9: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Discussing Facebook Marketing with the CEO of RootMusic
May 13 2011, 01:08 PM
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RootMusic is a music startup based in San Francisco, California that makes the popular application BandPage, which is currently the number one entertainment application on Facebook with over 17 million users a month. BandPage launched in March 2010 and is an application that allows artists to create customized Fan Pages within Facebook. In August 2010, Billboard named RootMusic one of the "Top 10 Best Digital Media Startups".
The RootMusic BandPage Editor enables bands and musicians to easily create a professional-grade Facebook fan page via a simple and intuitive process. There have been over 200 articles written about BandPage, with TechCrunch saying that "RootMusic will probably be the service that changes the way Facebook looks when it comes to music."
Music player
Video Streaming
Live Twitter Feeds
Touring Schedule
Integrated photos from Facebook
Downloadable Tracks
Biography and Contact Panes
Integrated Facebook Wall
On April 1, the company launched a "Plus" edition of the product, which is available for $1.99 a month. This option allows users to customize their colours, fonts and have a banner on the top of their page.
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Episode 8: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Music Marketing w/ Ian Rogers, CEO Topspin Media
May 06 2011, 10:56 AM
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Topspin Media (also known as Topspin) is a technology company that provides e-commerce and marketing software & services for artists, their representatives, and their business partners. According to their website, their mission is to empower independent artists to build sustainable businesses, and to supply established artists, record labels, and managers with tools that allow them to operate in the modern music industry.
Topspin was founded in 2007 by Peter Gotcher (co-creator of ProTools) and Shamal Ranasinghe. In 2008, former Yahoo!Music General Manager Ian Rogers was named CEO of Topspin. The company initially engaged with a small number of clients on a one-on-one basis, gradually adding more artists and new features. In 2008, Topspin was named Indie Visionary of the Year by Billboard magazine. The company has had a notable presence at industry conferences such as MIDEM and South By Southwest.
Listen the podcast on Soundcloud here:
Topspin serves over three thousand artists including musicians, filmmakers, and authors. Notable clients include: David Byrne and Brian Eno, Paul McCartney, Linkin Park, Eminem, Beastie Boys, Arcade Fire, and Trent Reznor.
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here, Michael on Twitter here, Ian on Twitter here, and Topspin Media on Twitter here.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and share your own tips and tricks with us!
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Episode 7: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
E-Commerce Solutions For Bands
April 29 2011, 01:25 PM
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Here we go folks, another edition of our weekly podcast featuring Brian Thompson from Thorny Bleeder and Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing.
This week's topic? E-Commerce Solutions for Bands.
We discuss everything from getting your music up on iTunes and the Amazon MP3 Store, in addition to options on how to handle your merchandise sales and email marketing campaigns.
What platforms are you using to sell your band's music and merch?
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here and Michael on Twitter here.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and share your own tips and tricks with us!
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Episode 6: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Cloud Music Vs. Subscription Music
April 22 2011, 11:55 AM
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Hey, it's Friday again! Sweet. And that means that we have another new episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast.
Today Brian and Michael discuss "The Cloud", what it is, and how some players in the new music industry hope to use as "the next big thing" to spur innovation and new revenues. On the flip side of these music storage lockers in the cloud are Subscription Music Services.
Listen to the podcast below to hear about the pros and cons of each service and to hear Brian and Michael's opinions.
Episode 6: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast - Cloud Music vs. Subscription Music by Thorny Bleeder
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here and Michael on Twitter here.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and share your own tips and tricks with us!
Thanks for listening, see you again next week!
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Episode 5: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Social Media Etiquette
April 15 2011, 12:51 PM
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This week's discussion is about Social Media etiquette on Facebook and Twitter, along with some additional tips and tricks to help take you to the next level of engagement and interactivity with your followers and fans.
Episode 5 Music Biz Weekly Podcast - Social Media Etiquette by MichaelBrandvoldMarketing
Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter here and Michael on Twitter here.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and share your own tips and tricks with us!
Thanks for listening, see you again next week!
Brian
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Episode 4: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Music Industry Still Blaming Napster
April 08 2011, 01:03 PM
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Listen to the podcast below and feel free to download a copy of the mp3 for your iPhone/iPod (by clicking on the little down arrow):
Episode 4: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast - Music Industry Still Blaming Napster With False Numbers by Thorny Bleeder
Below is the original article, appearing as it was published on Mashable:
According to the labels, record sales would have burgeoned if not for the existence of file-sharing site Napster. The labels’ optimistic forecast comes in the form of a chart included in a trial brief for their case against LimeWire.
The above chart was born out of a case brought by major labels like Sony Corp.’s Arista Records and Warner Music Group Corp.’s Atlantic Records against LimeWire. The trial is scheduled to begin May 2.
In the brief, the labels say:
“The evidence will demonstrate that there has been a $55 billion decline in record industry revenue over the last decade. Plaintiffs and Defendants disagree as to whether mass filesharing through peer-to-peer services has been the primary cause of this decline (Plaintiffs’ position), or just one of several causes (Defendants’ position). But even if LimeWire caused only a fraction of this decline, Plaintiffs’ damages would still be in the billions of dollars. Plaintiffs will offer evidence at trial demonstrating that far greater than a fraction of this harm was caused by LimeWire.”
What do you think of the labels’ position? Are Napster, LimeWire and Co. to blame for the declining music industry? Should the labels have embraced file-sharing earlier and adapted it to their own purposes? Let us know in the comments.
[via Mashable, via The Hollywood Reporter]
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, shulz
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Episode 3: The Music Biz Weekly
Majority Of Bands Still Want To Get Signed
April 01 2011, 04:27 PM
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Welcome to the third episode of The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson.
We've been getting some amazing feedback, keep 'em coming! Send us your subject ideas for future episodes, thoughts on what we've discussed and any comments on how we can make the podcast better.
This week’s episode:
Majority Of Bands Still Want To Get Signed
In a recent survey conducted by ReverbNation and Digital Music News, over 75% of indie artists said that it was one of their goals to get signed to a record label. The exact percentage varied from genre to genre, including a high of 81% of hip hop artists wanting a deal, and a low of 63% of alternative artists wanting to get signed. See the poll here.
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Episode 2: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast
March 25 2011, 01:42 PM
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Welcome to the second episode of The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson. The first podcast was received with great comments and over 200 listens in the first week!
This week’s episode:
A Band’s Website & How A Band Should Blog
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Episode 1: The Music Biz Weekly
March 18 2011, 02:55 PM
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Welcome to the debut episode of our brand new podcast, The Music Biz Weekly!
Featuring your hosts Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson.
Come back every Friday to download a new episode.
The Music Biz Weekly Podcast - March 18, 2011 by MichaelBrandvoldMarketing
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The Music Biz Weekly: A New Podcast
March 17 2011, 02:09 PM
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I'm excited to announce a new feature here on Thorny Bleeder, The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Michael Brandvold and Brian Thompson. Each week Michael and Brian will discuss the latest events in the music business and music marketing events and techniques.
Tune in every week for the latest discussions and comments on the music business
Be sure to follow both Michael and Brian on Twitter for updates on each week's podcast.
Michael Brandvold - @michaelsb
Brian Thompson - @thornybleeder
Debut Episode : March 18, 2011
Topics:
Introductions to Michael and Brian, and a discussion on Jon Bon Jovi blaming Steve Jobs for killing the music business.
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