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The Music Biz Weekly

The Music Biz Weekly
Music Industry
Spotify
Music Marketing
Tiktok
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Social Media
Bandsintown
Music Business
Artist Management
Youtube
Independent Artists
Touring
Artificial Intelligence
Vinyl Pressing
Vinyl Records
Fan Engagement
Bookingagent.io
Record Labels
Music Promotion
Creativity

Music Marketing Professional & Consultant

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Latest Episodes

What is the difference and why your fan’s community is everything. Episode 676: Michael and Blasko talk about the difference between festivals in Europe and festivals in the US. What is the difference and why your fan’s community is everything. Your ... more

So much great insight from these two veterans. Episode 675: Giles Lavery joins Michael and Blasko. Giles wears many hats… singing lead in the bands Alacatrazz and Warlord. A&R for BraveWords Records. Managing the bands Girlschool, Warlord, Raven, Lil... more

Remember it is always about the song. Episode 674: We are joined by Stephen Parker, Executive Director, National Independent Venue Association/NIVA. Stephen joins us ahead of the upcoming judgment, and potential appeal, in the Live Nation case, and t... more

Remember it is always about the song. Episode 673: When bands tour without all original members why do fans go see them? Are they going to see a tribute band? Of course not! It is about the music, the songs, the memories. Remember it is always about ... more

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Recent Guests

Giles Lavery
Music industry professional who wears many hats (artist management, A&R)
glm artists / BraveWords Records
Episode: Two Managers Share Their Real World Insight & Experience & Answer How To Find a Manager
Stephen Parker
Executive Director of National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)
National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)
Episode: The Live Nation Case – What This Means For Artists, Independent Venus and Fans
Sammy Kaufman
Head of Music Partnerships at Linktree
Linktree
Episode: What’s New From LINKTREE — New Updates, Exploring The Latest Features.
Jesse Kirshbaum
Founder of The New Agency, influencer in music marketing
The New Agency
Episode: Apple Music Adds Meta Tags to Identify AI Music, Will This Change Anything? Probably Not!
Neil Sheehan
President of Vocana, a new streaming platform
Vocana
Episode: Vocana the New Streaming Service, Your Subscription Dollars Go Directly to the Artists You Stream
Derek Shulman
Legendary A&R executive and former lead singer of Gentle Giant
Episode: Executive Derek Shulman Talks About A&R During the 1980s, Shares Stories About His Many Signings
Paul Koehler
Drummer of Silverstein and entrepreneur managing multiple bands through his company, Tandem Management
Silverstein, Tandem Management
Episode: The Challenge of Wearing Multiple Hats, Being a Band Manager While Being a Touring Musician
Gary Shea
Bass player known for his work with New England and Alcatrazz
Alcatrazz
Episode: Gary Shea of New England & Alcatrazz Shares Business Lessons from His New Book
J. Edward Keyes
Editorial Director at Bandcamp
Bandcamp
Episode: Bandcamp Separates Itself from the Pack of Streaming Services By Being All About Community

Hosts

Michael Brandvold
Host of The Music Biz Weekly; experienced music industry marketer and commentator
Jay Gilbert
Co-host of The Music Biz Weekly Podcast; educator and industry commentator
Blasko
Music industry professional and manager with firsthand live/artist experience

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Live Nation

    The Live Nation case discussion was very informative. I watched them buy up regional promoters and shove out anyone who wanted to stay independent. Was so disappointed when the Ticketmaster merger was approved.

    I’m rooting for Steven and Independent Venue Association!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melzie Mel
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insufferable

    Host is the most arrogant know it all I’ve ever heard yet he hasn’t really done anything in the industry just lived off the coattails of actually successful bands

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    stg217
    United States6 months ago
  • Nailed it

    Great explanation of mechanicals and interplay with royalty collections

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJ Deeds
    United States5 years ago
  • Loving this!

    I listen to this podcast every single week, it’s always interesting entertaining and informative. Also love the conversational friendly style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elisa Di Napoli
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • You post an episode titled "Get vaccinated"?

    F*ck you.

    Unfollowing.

    You're a disgrace.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    adammann
    5 years ago

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Audio quality and show consistency are generally solid, though some episodes vary in depth.
Engaging and insightful with practical tools for independent musicians.
Guests bring real-world experiences that translate into usable marketing tactics.
Listeners appreciate the mix of industry veterans and live case studies.
Content often feels highly actionable for artists and managers alike.

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#183
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The Live Nation Case – What This Means For Artists, Independent Venus and Fans
Q: How might fans see the impact on ticket prices and data access?
Remedies could lead to lower fees and prices if competition increases, but changes will take time to implement; data access to artists could improve, enabling better targeted promotions, while encourage more open use of fan data where legal.
The Live Nation Case – What This Means For Artists, Independent Venus and Fans
Q: What does this mean for artists in practical terms?
If Live Nation is broken up, artists could gain more booking options and better access to venues, with regional promoters re-emerging and more competition in ticketing, potentially leading to more tour opportunities and less market dominance by a single promoter.
Vocana the New Streaming Service, Your Subscription Dollars Go Directly to the Artists You Stream
Q: Tell us about Vocana, Neil. Thanks for joining us.
Neil explains that Vocana is a user-centric streaming platform aimed at providing fair payment to artists based on listener behavior, focusing on improving transparency in artist earnings and the connection between artists and their fans.
Executive Derek Shulman Talks About A&R During the 1980s, Shares Stories About His Many Signings
Q: How did you then make the transition from your initial promotion marketing at Polygram to A&R?
Derek explained that his transition was somewhat natural, stemming from proving his ear for talent and being involved in a successful project with Uriah Heep.
Executive Derek Shulman Talks About A&R During the 1980s, Shares Stories About His Many Signings
Q: Can you remember a few of those people that you look back on and go, wow, if I hadn't met that person, my life would be totally different?
Derek identified Jerry Braun as a pivotal figure who believed in him and funded the formation of Gentle Giant, which played a crucial role in his career.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on practical music marketing, live industry dynamics, and the evolving role of data, platforms, and direct-to-fan strategies for artists, managers, and labels. Conversations frequently feature industry veterans and insiders discussing case studies, platform updates, and actionable tactics for audience growth, monetization, and rights management—often with a focus on independents and mid‑sized acts navigating a changing streaming and live-venue landscape. A standout trait is the mix of hands-on experience, pragmatic playbooks, and candid takes on data ownership, fan engagement, and what actually moves the needle for artists in real-world scenarios.

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8. Gary Shea

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