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The Music Biz Weekly

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

Music Marketing Professional & Consultant

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Latest Episodes

Hypebot and Bandsintown work together to help artists build sustainable careers. Episode 681: What happens when one of the music industry’s most influential publications gets a fresh vision? This week on The Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Bruce Houghton, ... more

Whether you’re an independent artist or an established band, this episode explains why auditing your online presence is no longer optional—it’s an essential part of building a successful music career in the age of AI. Episode 680: Your fans, promoter... more

If you’ve tried AI and been disappointed, is the technology really to blame? Episode 679: AI seems to be the latest thing that everyone loves to argue about. Some people embrace it, while others seem to hate it on principle. But what is it that peopl... more

Lots of real practical advice in this episode for anyone touring or playing out live. Episode 678: Bruce Houghton returns and we discuss is Blue Dot Fever real or is it media hype. The conversation then moves on to what musicians and bands can do whe... more

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Recent Guests

Giles Lavery
Music industry professional who wears many hats (artist management, A&R)
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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)
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Episode: The Live Nation Case – What This Means For Artists, Independent Venus and Fans
Sammy Kaufman
Head of Music Partnerships at Linktree
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Jesse Kirshbaum
Founder of The New Agency, influencer in music marketing
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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
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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
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Episode: Gary Shea of New England & Alcatrazz Shares Business Lessons from His New Book
J. Edward Keyes
Editorial Director at Bandcamp
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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 121 ratings
  • Used to be my favourite podcast

    (2011-2019 = 5 stars) I’ve been a listener to Music Biz Weekly since mid-2011 and it’s the only Music Marketing Podcast where I’ve listened to every episode at least twice! Some I’ve used as resource material and I’ve probably listened to them northward of 10 times each.

    Hoping MB will get up the whole back catalogue up at some point on this feed.

    … update 2026 - this used to be my favourite podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    @joshuacliston
    Australia23 days ago
  • 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 States3 months 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 States8 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

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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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Is Blue Dot Fever Real? How to Tour During Tough Times with Bruce Houghton
Q: What can artists do right now to survive a tough touring season?
Think strategically: hold residencies, focus on regional tours, maximize pre-sales and on-sales, offer value with co-bills, share expenses, and build direct fan contact data for targeted outreach.
Is Blue Dot Fever Real? How to Tour During Tough Times with Bruce Houghton
Q: Is Blue Dot Fever mainly real or just a media headline?
Bruce suggests it's real in the sense that high-end tours affect the market, but headlines sensationalize the issue; the bigger point is the money and attention shift away from mid-to-lower tier shows.
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.

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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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