The Music Biz Weekly

Mar 03 2025 100 ep. 37 mins 863
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Music marketing and music business topics and discussions. Featuring The Music Biz Weekly podcast with Michael Brandvold. Discussions for the DIY artist. Topics include music licensing, Facebook marketing, Twitter marketing, email marketing, website development, finding fans online, selling your music, selling merchandise and much, much more.

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You Are Part of the Artist’s Team, Remember You Are NOT The Star!

Mar 03 2025 15 mins  
You are not the star. You work for the star. Episode 635: Do you work with a band or musician? Are you on their team in some capacity? Never forget this valuable lesson… you are not the star. You work for the star. Don’t let your ego and sense of entitlement make you think you […]

Musicians, How to Make Sure You Are Monetizing Your Music on YouTube and TikTok

Feb 17 2025 51 mins  
What can you do to make even more money from YouTube. Episode 634: Randall Foster from Symphonic Distribution joins to discuss many topics, including their Ultimate Guide for a Kickass Year 2025. We touch on many points, such as YouTube and TikTok monetization. What can you do to make even more money from YouTube. How […]

How Musicians Can Start to Use Artificial Intelligence in Their Career

Feb 10 2025 24 mins  
We aren’t talking about using AI to record music or make videos. Episode 633: How are we using AI and how musicians can start using AI. We aren’t talking about using AI to record music or make videos, not even how to use it to make photos. We discuss real tasks, tasks that you probably […]

Hey Spotify, Why Is It So Hard to Claim a Spotify For Artists Profile? You Can Do Better!

Feb 03 2025 26 mins  
We share some frustrations when trying to claim an artist profile on Spotify For Artists Episode 632: We share some frustrations when trying to claim an artist profile on Spotify For Artists. It seems to be becoming more difficult for profiles to be claimed. It should be easier for artists. Download Jay Gilbert’s Release Planner. […]

TikTok, What Happened, What Is Happening Now and What Could Happen. Are You Prepared?

Jan 27 2025 26 mins  
How you can prepare if TikTok is banned again Episode 631: We discuss what happened with TikTok during the initial 14 hour US ban of the app. Were there any work arounds to access the app? We then discuss what is currently happening with TikTok over the next 90 days that is available. Finally we […]

Los Angeles Fire Relief: Concerts, Donations, Help for Musicians & Industry Professionals

Jan 20 2025 24 mins  
LA Fire events, donations and resources for musicians and music professionals Episode 630: This episode we review Hypebot’s continuously updated a list of LA Fire events, donations and resources for musicians and music professionals. The stories of loss and devastation in Los Angeles including for tens of thousands working in music are unimaginable. But there […]

Bruce Houghton on Music Industry Challenges and Opportunities in 2025

Dec 23 2024 55 mins  
Jay, Bruce, and Michael discussed the challenges and opportunities in the music industry, particularly in relation to digital service providers and fan engagement. T Episode 629: Music Industry Challenges and Opportunities Jay, Bruce, and Michael discussed the challenges and opportunities in the music industry, particularly in relation to digital service providers and fan engagemen

Three Music Business Predictions for 2025 – Short Form Video, Touring, Artificial Intelligence

Dec 09 2024 33 mins  
We share three predictions for the music business in 2025. Episode 628: We share three predictions for the music business in 2025. 1. Short form video and Spotify Clips. 2. Challenges of touring post pandemic. 3. Artificial Intelligence. Download Jay Gilbert’s Release Planner. – https://bit.ly/39EDAyD Download Michael Brandvold Release Checklists. – https://bit.ly/3ue9X0m Our

Musicians Hard Truths: Making Money From Your Fanbase Isn’t Horrible

Dec 03 2024 33 mins  
Social media is a reflection of you. If it isn’t working, you can improve everything. Episode 627: This week we finish off the MUSICIANS: 11 HARD TRUTHS list, with items 8 thru 11. 1. Streaming is the best thing that ever happened to the music industry, you have more control than ever before. 2. Short […]

Bandsintown Adds New Feature to Allow You To Run Your Own Ticket Presale

Nov 25 2024 39 mins  
Announce your tour dates on your website and socials and collect presale signups for every show. Episode 626: Fabrice Sergent from Bandsintown joins us this week to discuss their new Presale feature. Launch presales for your tours & events. Announce your tour dates on your website and socials and collect presale signups for every show. […]