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Linktree has grown to be so much more than a simple list of links you use in Instagram. Episode 671: Sammy Kaufman, Head of Music Partnerships at Linktree, returns to update us everything that is new at Linktree, with special focus on features that are important for musicians. Gated Content Enhanced Analytics Short Links The […]

We look at Maphra and Angine de Poitrine Episode 670: Continuing with last week’s discussion about figuring out your vibe… this week Michael and Blasko discuss two artists who get their vibe and what they are doing now that they have figured it out. We look at Maphra and Angine de Poitrine. Maphra: https://linktr.ee/maphramusic Angine de […]

Rather Than Competing Directly With Established Bands, Differentiate Yourself In A Crowded Market. Episode 669: With this episode we welcome BLASKO as the new cohost of The Music Biz Weekly. This week Michael asks Blasko a common question — you have a new band, no record deal, very little to no money to spend… what […]

This week we welcome Blasko back to The Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss Live Nation’s settlement with the DOJ and more! Episode 668: This week we welcome Blasko back to The Music Biz Weekly podcast. We start by discussing that part of Live Nation’s settlement with the DOJ seems to indicate that artists can […]

Jesse Kirshbaum from The Nue Agency joins this week. Episode 667: We ask so many questions about AI this week! Jesse Kirshbaum from The Nue Agency joins this week. Apple Music recently announced that they will be adding meta tags to music to identify the use of AI, but… it is on the content creator […]

Don’t see your SUPER FANS as just a credit card to be tapped. They must be treated with great respect. Episode 666: Dave Cool from GigSalad.com joins for this episode. We catch up on a lot of what is happening in the music business these days as well as what Dave is up to at […]

Changes are happening! Episode 665: Every artist, every band announces something… a tour, album, single, video… this episode I walk you through and show you the announcement checklist I have used many, many times for everything from world tours to a new video. This might be seem like a no-brainer, but this checklist helps to […]

Changes are happening! Episode 664: Changes are happening! This week Jay Gilbert explains why he is stepping down from The Music Biz Weekly podcast to focus on teaching. What does this mean to the podcast? Well essentially very little… the podcast continues. Maybe with a new full time cohost, are you interested? Maybe with some […]

For decades it has been said the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Episode 663: It was just announced that besides offering audiobooks, Spotify is going to be selling physical books. What! Why would Spotify make this move? Jay and Mike speculate that maybe there is more to this than just […]

For decades it has been said the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Episode 662: For decades it has been said the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year, that you shouldn’t release anything during that timeframe. Does that still hold true? Maybe… we discuss releasing music during […]

We discuss various things fans can do to support and help artists for free Episode 661: HOW TO SUPPORT ARTISTS FOR FREE – This episode we discuss various things fans can do to support and help artists for free… Share their new music on socials Comment more than emojis on their posts Plug their shows […]

Right now radio only pays the songwriters and not the actual performers. Internet radio and streaming do pay the performers. Episode 660: Bruce Houghton from Hypebot, Bandsintown and Skyline Agency joins us this week. Bruce updates us on the news about Skyline closing down. We discuss the American Music Fairness Act which is asking that […]

Separating being a fan from being an industry professional sometimes can be challenging and frustrating. Episode 659: It is that time of the year again, we run the apps and tools with LOVE! Tools and apps that we can’t live without and in some cases use every single day! Michael’s picks: Buffer – https://buffer.com Publer […]

Separating being a fan from being an industry professional sometimes can be challenging and frustrating. Episode 658: We are fans AND we work in the music industry. Sometimes when a artist we love releases a new album/single/video and even though we aren’t working with the artist we can get frustrated when we see what they […]

The importance of professional conduct and following up after events Episode 657: Challenges in Tour Artist Interviews Michael and Jay discussed the challenges of scheduling artist interviews on tour, noting that many artists are reluctant to do interviews while on the road. They highlighted the importance of securing interviews before tours begin, as post-tour interviews […]

Be aware that AI platforms may not always provide accurate information about the sources of their content. Episode 656: Chris Castle joins us to discuss AI from a musicians perspective. Before you use AI in your career Chris goes over a few things you should be aware of with regards to ethics and legalities. We […]

Your subscription, streams, tips, and merch spend go straight to the artists without vague pools or algorithms. Episode 655: Neil Sheehan the President of Vocana joins us. Vocana is where independent music and community come together. Join a music-loving movement, connect with artists and fans who share your taste, discover new music, and stream on […]

Giant Steps is a must-read for fans of prog, rock, hip-hop, and more Episode 654: In Giant Steps, Derek Shulman chronicles a truly incredible life and career in music—first as the leader of the progressive-rock pioneers Gentle Giant, then as the record-label executive responsible for cultivating and signing the likes of Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, […]

Please let us know if this is a feature in Spotify that you want, need, desire. Episode 653: So Spotify is rolling direct messages between users. Awesome, another DM platform for us to get spammed. Please let us know if this is a feature in Spotify that you want, need, desire. Episode inspired by: • Will you, too, like me, also not use it? […]

As you seek out new fans be careful that you don’t take your superfans for granted and ignore them. Episode 652: Using KISS and Jay and Mike’s own diehard fandom as an example, as you seek out new fans be careful that you don’t take your superfans for granted and ignore them. KISS recently announced […]