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5 months ago

Executive DEREK SHULMAN Talks About A&R During The 1980s, Shares Stories About His Many Signings; Video Episode 654 of Music Biz Weekly Podcast, featuring industry Executive, Derek Shulman, is available for streaming below: 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

Thank you BraveWords for sharing the latest episode of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast… Executive DEREK SHULMAN Talks About A&R During The 1980s, Shares Stories About His Many Signings; Video

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Michael Brandvold

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6 months ago

Spotify is Rolling Direct Messages Between Users. Awesome, Another DM Platform for Us to Get Spammed #bandsintown #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicmarketing #musicbiz #musicmarketingtips #hypebot #bandsintown 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: https://youtube.com/shorts/t82RB9f-UQ0?si=5x4eFSOcLwsHu_XC Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for BIOHAZARD, Foghat, W.A.S.P. KISS, ACCEPT, SOiL, Dream Theater, Little Caesar, Narada Michael Walden, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart,...

This week on The Music Biz Weekly Podcast… Spotify is Rolling Direct Messages Between Users. Awesome, Another DM Platform for Us to Get Spammed

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Michael Brandvold

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6 months ago

Excited to see two of my clients FOGHAT and CRIMSON GLORY will be playing at the 2026 TIME TO ROCK FESTIVAL in Sweden.

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Michael Brandvold

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6 months ago

This is the best time to be in the music business!

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Michael Brandvold

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6 months ago

15 years ago today I started this amazing adventure called MICHAEL BRANDVOLD MARKETING.

Being able to turn your passion and love into a business is the best thing ever!

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Michael Brandvold

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7 months ago

Musicians, Some Common Things That Can Help you Towards Success & Things Guaranteed to Fail #bandsintown #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicmarketing #musicbiz #musicmarketingtips #hypebot #bandsintown Episode 649: Jay takes the lead in this episode. We start off discussing some common things you can do that will help lead you towards success and we end we some things that will guarantee failure. We have always said if someone tells you they can guarantee you results, success you should turn around and walk away. Well this week we end up talking about things that we guarantee will hurt your career. Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's...

Musicians, Some Common Things That Can Help you Towards Success & Things Guaranteed to Fail

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Michael Brandvold

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7 months ago

Before You Enter That Contest to Be Songwriter or Artist of the Year, Do Your Due Diligence #bandsintown #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicmarketing #musicbiz #musicmarketingtips #hypebot #bandsintown Episode 648: Jay has been getting offers quite frequently to enter many different contest… songwriter of the year, rock band of the year, website of the year, marketing campaign of the year and more! Almost everyone one asks for a submission or entry fee… some as much as a $1000 to enter! There seem to be so many contests out there going after musicians. But… are they legit? Will they actually help your career? How can spot the contests to avoid? Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist...

Before You Enter That Contest to Be Songwriter or Artist of the Year, Do Your Due Diligence

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Michael Brandvold

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7 months ago

YouTube is Finally Demonetizing Inauthentic AI Music and Videos YouTube will block monetization for "inauthentic" AI-generated videos from July 15, 2025, promoting original content. This policy supports genuine artists by reducing low-quality uploads, encouraging creativity and human input in productions.

Heads up… YouTube is Finally Demonetizing Inauthentic AI Music and Videos

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Michael Brandvold

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8 months ago

AI Band with AI Songs Taking Over Streaming Services, Don’t Panic. #bandsintown #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicmarketing #musicbiz #musicmarketingtips #hypebot #bandsintown Episode 647: We have commented that so much of the music business is a game of whack-a-mole. People looking to take advantage of the system before someone shuts down the “hole” they are taking advantage of. Well, AI is and streaming services is just the latest game of whack-a-mole. AI bands with AI music streaming and getting followers. Deep breath, it’s not the end of the music business. It’s not the end of your career as a musician. We comment on what is going on with AI and streaming. Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped...

AI Band with AI Songs Taking Over Streaming Services, Don’t Panic.

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8 months ago

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Michael Brandvold

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8 months ago

So honored… THE MUSIC BIZ WEEKLY PODCAST is picked as the #6 Music Business Podcast in this list of the top 80 podcasts.

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Michael Brandvold

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8 months ago

The Challenge of Wearing Multiple Hats, Being a Band Manager While Being a Touring Musician #bandsintown #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicmarketing #musicbiz #musicmarketingtips #hypebot #bandsintown Episode 646: Paul Koehler, drummer for the iconic emo hardcore bandSilverstein and music industry entrepreneur joins to discuss the challenges faced when you are a manager and a touring musician. In addition to touring and recording full-time for the past 25 years, Paul is also a full-time artist manager. He co-foundedhttps://www.tandemmgmt.co/8+ years ago, and the company has since grown to a team of 10 managers responsible 20+ active clients. As a manager at TANDEM, Paul not only oversees Silverstein but also renowned bands likeThe Devil Wears PradaandAvoid. Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills...

The Challenge of Wearing Multiple Hats, Being a Band Manager While Being a Touring Musician.

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

8 months ago

JEFF SCOTT SOTO's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Don't Learn The Business, You're Screwed' In a new interview with Brazil's Rádio Kiss FM 92.5, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, who sang on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, 1984's "Rising Force" and 1985's "Marching Out", was asked which lessons he learned during his time with the legendary Swedish guitarist that he still a...

JEFF SCOTT SOTO's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Don't Learn The Business, You're Screwed' - BLABBERMOUTH.NET

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

8 months ago

Communities on YouTube Communities on YouTube provide a dedicated space for you and your subscribers to have conversations, share updates, and connect – right from your channel. You and your subscribers can create and share posts to your Community on mobile, encouraging back-and-forth conversations and fan-to-fan connections 00:00 | Communities on YouTube 00:19 | Enabling your Community 00:42 | Creating Posts in your Community 01:25 | Edit your Community setting 02:18 | Best Practices for using your Community For more info check out https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15739414 Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://goo.gl/So4XIG ► Check out our Help Center: https://goo.gl/fBzr7 ► Check out the Creator Insider channel: https://www.youtube.com/@creatorinsider

Bands and musicians, head over to YouTube on your mobile device and see if you have access to the new YOUTUBE COMMUNITIES feature.

Think of this as like Facebook Groups, but on YouTube.

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

8 months ago

Gary Shea of New England & Alcatrazz Shares Business Lessons from His New Book #bandsintown #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicmarketing #musicbiz #musicmarketingtips #hypebot #bandsintown Episode 645: An outstanding account of the music business, A riveting story of determination and focus, Musical teenage dream come true, Against all odds musical ups and downs, Defying logic following your heart, Climbing the musical ladder of success, Fearless journey on the road to stardom, (You won’t read about the heads of chickens being bitten off or mounds of drugs being snorted from the naked bodies of sweaty groupies. No, what you will read about on these pages is the deep and intense journey into the very heart of rock and roll and what it takes to come out the other side. Gary Shea took that ride and has survived to tell his thrilling tale and there is no need for embellishment nor hyperbole—the truth is more unbelievable than fiction. Gary is the bassist and co-founder of New England and Alcatrazz, two...

Gary Shea of New England & Alcatrazz Shares Business Lessons from His New Book

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

Bandcamp Separates Itself from the Pack of Streaming Services By Being All About Community

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

Dwindling ticket sales and cancellations: What’s behind the decline of music festivals | CNN Longstanding music festivals, such as Chicago’s Pitchfork fest, have been canceled. Other festivals have seen ticket sales decline — even as other areas of live music thrive.

Dwindling ticket sales and cancellations: What’s behind the decline of music festivals

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

Bandcamp Separates Itself from the Pack of Streaming Services By Being All About Community #bandsintown #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicmarketing #musicbiz #musicmarketingtips #hypebot #bandsintown #bandzoogle Episode 644: J. Edward Keyes, the editorial director of https://bandcamp.com/, one of the most artist-friendly platforms in the industry. With over 20 years of experience writing for outlets like Rolling Stone, SPIN, Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, and The Village Voice, J. Edward has a deep understanding of the evolving music landscape, particularly how independent artists are sustaining themselves outside the traditional streaming model. Bandcamp has become a vital platform for U.S. musicians, ensuring 80% of sales go directly to artists, far exceeding streaming payouts. Its direct-to-fan model helps fund albums, tours, and careers, while initiatives like Bandcamp Fridays have put millions into artists’ pockets. In an industry dominated by low streaming revenue, Bandcamp offers a sustainable path for independent musicians to thrive. Download Jay Gilbert’s Release Planner. - https://bit.ly/39EDAyD Download Michael Brandvold Release Checklists. - https://bit.ly/3ue9X0m Our Sponsors: • Visit Hypebot for music...

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Bandcamp Separates Itself from the Pack of Streaming Services By Being All About Community

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

“We Will Take Your Band To The Next Level.” – What Does That Even Mean?

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes Join Michael Brandvold on a life in music as he shares experiences from backstage, promoting artists, and surviving in the industry.

Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes - Hypebot

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

What does 'I'll take your band to the next level' mean? Wondering how to take your band to the next level? Explore the meaning and implications on the latest Music Biz Weekly podcast episode.

What does 'I'll take your band to the next level' mean? - Hypebot

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

“We Will Take Your Band To The Next Level.” - What Does That Even Mean? #bandsintown #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicmarketing #musicbiz #musicmarketingtips #hypebot #bandsintown #bandzoogle Episode 642: I am sure all of us have heard the pitch… “We will take your band to the next level.” What does that even mean? Should you be concerned if someone says that to you? What are the levels in your music career? Can anyone legitimately take your career to another level? Download Jay Gilbert’s Release Planner. - https://bit.ly/39EDAyD Download Michael Brandvold Release Checklists. - https://bit.ly/3ue9X0m Our Sponsors: • Visit Hypebot for music business news and insights. www.Hypebot.com • Visit Bandsintown to manage your tour dates and communicate with your fans. www.Bandsintown.com Listen to the Music Biz Weekly on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, Stitcher, Tune-in, Soundcloud, AudioMack, Google Play: http://smarturl.it/musicbiz Follow Michael on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/michaelsb Follow Jay on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/labellogic1 Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage...

“We Will Take Your Band To The Next Level.” - What Does That Even Mean?

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Michael Brandvold

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9 months ago

The Music Biz Weekly is picked as one of the top Music Marketing podcasts by Feedspot.

Listen: musicbizweeklypodcast.com

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

Pophouse bets classic acts ABBA, KISS are just getting started Explore how Pophouse bets on classic acts like ABBA and KISS to redefine music investments and enhance artist value.

Pophouse bets classic acts including Abba, Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Cyndi Lauper and KISS are just getting started by investing in and developing their brands.

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

The Music Biz Weekly | iHeart Music Marketing Professional & Consultant

Did you know… you can listen to The Music Biz Weekly podcast anytime you want on iHeart?

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

9 months ago

Does opening major tours help emerging artists? Yes and No Explore the reality of opening major tours for emerging artists and the actual impact it has on their music careers.

Does opening major tours help emerging artists? Yes and No

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Michael Brandvold

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9 months ago

We chat with POPHOUSE Entertainment about the future of bands such as KISS as avatars.

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Michael Brandvold

@mbrandvold.bsky.social

10 months ago

POPHOUSE Talks About Their Vision for the Future of Artists Such as ABBA, KISS, Cyndi Lauper #bandsintown #musicbizweeklypodcast #musicmarketing #musicbiz #musicmarketingtips #hypebot #bandsintown #bandzoogle Episode 641: Johan Lagerlöf, Managing Partner - Investments at Pophouse Entertainment joins us to discuss what Pophouse’s vision is for the future of music properties. Most recently, Johan was Global Head of Catalogue at Spotify and in the music leads team. Prior to that, Johan worked at Warner Music, since they acquired X5 Music Group, a business that Johan co-founded in 2005 and led as CEO until its sale in 2016, successfully building one of the industry’s leading streaming and catalogue businesses. He presently serves on the boards for and co-founded Corite and Starmony and was previously a board member of the IFPI (International Federation Phonogram Industry). Johan has been working in the music industry for 30 years, starting as songwriter and music producer, winning ten Platinum awards. Pophouse invests in and develops brands within entertainment – specialising in music catalogue investments....

POPHOUSE Talks About Their Vision for the Future of Artists Such as ABBA, KISS, Cyndi Lauper

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