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We want to have a Music business conversation. Join us as we listen to new indie artists and talk about how to make money with our music.
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Artist Management Consultant for Unsigned & Undiscovered Artists! Sharing stories & empowering musicians through practical education. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicbiz/support
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Freeman's Music Biz is a condensed version of the following three music podcasts: 1) Speakhertz: A music production show where Sam interviews producers, mixers and engineers about their careers and his favorite songs of theirs. 2) The Record Business: A show where Sam talks to music executives about their careers and thoughts on the industry. 3) Music Is A Racket: A show that examines the ruthless side of the music business, covering everything from artist exploitation to corporate malpracti ...
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The Music Biz podcast is your source for the latest industry trends, tricks, and success stories. Each week, host James Shotwell brings you the latest news and advice from throughout the industry, including interviews with today's top talent. Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, an ...
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The only podcast that covers everything independent artists need to succeed in the music business and generate a full-time income in their career. Join some of the industry's brightest minds for insights inside hit songwriting techniques, building a marketing strategy for your music, how to land lucrative licensing deals with TV/film and commercials, how to get grant funding and anything relevant to empowering indie artists to turn their dreams into a reality.
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The exciting dance of the sand crabs within the industry with tips, tricks, valuable information and understanding of the business for upcoming indie artists and indie record labels! Producer tips and tricks!
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POPHOUSE Talks About Their Vision for the Future of Artists Such as ABBA, KISS, Cyndi Lauper
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53:13Pophouse invests in and develops brands within entertainment – specializing in music catalogue investments. 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 mu…
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SUPERFANS, They Are Real and They Are Important. Don’t Look at Them Like Just Another Transaction
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26:04You should recognize and treat your Superfans with respect. Episode 640: Superfans are real, this isn’t just another buzzword that will disappear. We discuss the importance of your Superfans, but we also stress that you shouldn’t just see your Superfans as just another transaction. Do not treat your Superfans as a deep pocket that you […]…
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Yes We are Saying It… Your Music Doesn’t Matter! Now Hear Us Out!
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27:34Remember this is the music BUSINESS and people want to work with you to make money. Episode 639: There is an old saying, It’s not about the money… it’s about the MONEY. Remember this is the music BUSINESS and people want to work with you to make money. Everyone assumes you are releasing the best […]Kirjoittanut The Music Biz Weekly
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Musicians Do Not Rely Entirely on Social Media to Connect with Your Fans
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28:43“Are there other options to get my work out there?” Episode 638: Below is a comment by someone who had their business of 10 years destroyed by Facebook. We use this as an example of why you should never put all your eggs in one basket. Do not give up on social media, but do […]Kirjoittanut The Music Biz Weekly
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Musicians, Start a Mobile Fan Club and Create Recurring Revenue with MySeat Media
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59:51Create engaging fan experiences and new revenue streams with a personalized mobile app. Episode 637: Dave Cool returns to talk about his new role with My Seat Media. My Seat creates a mobile app fan club for artists. Create a new recurring revenue stream with a subscription fan club. Own your audience. Create engaging fan […]…
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Is It OK to Give a Musician You Work for Your Music?
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19:16We discuss a listener question this week. Episode 636: We discuss a listener question this week, @leegerstmann “Hi Michael and Jay. I have a question. I’m wondering your opinions. If, let’s say, I’m working for a musician, would you think I ought not tell the musician about my own music? Or, does it depend upon […]…
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You Are Part of the Artist’s Team, Remember You Are NOT The Star!
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15:36You 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 […]Kirjoittanut The Music Biz Weekly
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Musicians, How to Make Sure You Are Monetizing Your Music on YouTube and TikTok
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51:51What 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 […]…
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How Musicians Can Start to Use Artificial Intelligence in Their Career
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24:30We 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 […]Kirjoittanut The Music Biz Weekly
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Hey Spotify, Why Is It So Hard to Claim a Spotify For Artists Profile? You Can Do Better!
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26:47We 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. […]…
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TikTok, What Happened, What Is Happening Now and What Could Happen. Are You Prepared?
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26:36How 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 […]Kirjoittanut The Music Biz Weekly
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Ep 24 - Peter Rafelson (Music Is A Racket)
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21:40Having interviewed Peter Rafelson about his background in the music industry, this episode focuses on how we navigated the 80s after penning one of Madonna’s biggest records, “Open Your Heart”. Success is not without it’s pitfalls, and he faced opposition not only from his peers when trying to place the song, but also from music executives and lawy…
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Los Angeles Fire Relief: Concerts, Donations, Help for Musicians & Industry Professionals
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24:50LA 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…
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Ep 23 - Peter Rafelson (The Record Business)
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15:45Peter Rafelson's music career spans four decades of being a songwriter, producer, studio owner and more. Penning Madonna's "Open Your Heart" served as the entrypoint to mainstream success, and he's since gone on to host recording sessions for the likes of Taylor Swift and Beyonce. I had a chat with Peter about his career, how his biggest hit was ma…
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Bruce Houghton on Music Industry Challenges and Opportunities in 2025
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55:05Jay, 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 s…
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Ep 22 - Dan Wilson (Speakertz)
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20:14Artists have been calling on Dan Wilson to help them write songs since the late 90s, leading to a steady stream of chart-toppers for artists like Adele (“Someone Like You”) to Taylor Swift (“Treacherous”). But prior to helping others to craft their songs, he had his own success as the singer in the band Semisonic, whose 1998 hit “Closing Time“ was …
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Three Music Business Predictions for 2025 – Short Form Video, Touring, Artificial Intelligence
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33:52We 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. …
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Ep 21 - Damizza (The Record Business)
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18:12This is Part 2 of my interview with Damizza, taken from The Record Business podcast. The previous one was from Music Is A Racket. The focus of the conversation is his radio background and thoughts on the current music industry. Having played a key role taking hiphop global in the late 90s/early 2000s, Damizza retired from radio in 2004 whilst at th…
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Musicians Hard Truths: Making Money From Your Fanbase Isn’t Horrible
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33:57Social 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 […]…
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Ep 20 - Damizza (Music Is A Racket)
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19:57Though hiphop went mainstream in the 90s, it wasn't until the early 2000s that gangsta rap dominated all other sub-genres and effectively monopolized the landscape. This was in no small part due to support from radio stations like Power 106 in LA and Hot97 in New York. Damion "Damizza" Young had influence over both and was the Senior Director of Pr…
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Bandsintown Adds New Feature to Allow You To Run Your Own Ticket Presale
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39:41Announce 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. […]…
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Ep 19 - Evan Bogart (The Record Business)
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21:41Evan Bogart went from Interscope intern in the 90s that helped Eminem get signed, to a songwriter in the 2000s that penned hits for Rihanna and Beyonce, to the co-founder of a publishing company in the 2020s. He's currently the CEO of Seeker Music, which owns catalogs from artists like Run The Jewel, Jon Bellion, and Mark Morrison. I had a chat wit…
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Musicians Are You Booking Yourself? Watch to Learn How To Find Contacts for Talent Buyers
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35:33If you are having to book yourself and have difficulties finding venues and talent buyers, Booking-Agent.io might just be to solution you need. Episode 625: Benji Stein joins us to talk about Booking-Agent.io… if you are having to book yourself and have difficulties finding venues and talent buyers, this might just be to solution you […]…
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Ep 18 - Gabe Bloch (The Record Business)
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25:41As one of the few Western executives with both work experience and language fluency in China and Japan, Gabe Bloch occupies a unique space in bridging the Asian and American music industries. He’s currently the Chief Strategy officer for Pony Canyon USA, one of most well-known indie labels in Japan and the producer of the anime Attack on Titan. Gab…
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Musicians Listen Up, Here are Some Hard Truths About the Music Business
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49:07You are obsessed with numbers, but the wrong ones. Episode 624: This week we start discussing 11 hard truths for musicians. You might not like this list, but it is true and we discuss each item below… MUSICIANS: 11 HARD TRUTHS 1. Streaming is the best thing that ever happened to the music industry, you […]…
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Ep 17 - Rick Barker (The Record Business)
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23:19After a successful radio career in the 90s, Rick Barker became one of Taylor Swift's radio promoters in 2004 and then her manager from 2006 - 2008. He played an instrumental role in the success of her first album as well as her transition to a star. Since departing that role, he's worked as independent consultant for artists and labels, showing the…
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Paola Prestini Talks About the Challenges Faced by a Classical Music Artist
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37:50Far more than just notes on a page, Prestini’s works give voice to those whom society has silenced. Episode 623: Composer Paola Prestini has cultivated a uniquely expansive and humanistic musical voice, through pieces that transcend genre and discipline, and projects whose global impact reverberates beyond the walls of the concert hall. Far more th…
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Ep 16 - Evan Bogart (Music Is A Racket)
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21:28As the son of a famed music executive who signed KISS and Donna Summer in the 70s, Evan Bogart was set on his own music path in his teens. He got an internship at Interscope and helped bring Eminem to the label after seeing him at the Rap Olympics in 1997. Until now, it's unclear why credit for Em's signing went to Evan's former colleague Dean Geis…
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Bands Listen Up! Do You Follow the 80-20 Rule for Posting?
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28:38Implement an 80/20 rule in social media posting: 80% engaging content, 20% promotional content. Episode 622: Jay and Michael discussed the importance of artists engaging with their audience on social media, emphasizing the need for a balance between self-promotion and genuine interaction. They also explored strategies for creating engaging content,…
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YouTube Shorts Increases Videos to 3 Minutes & Spotify Wrapped Video Clips
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22:36The upcoming change in YouTube Shorts’ video length from 60 seconds to 3 minutes, set to take effect on October 15th Episode 621: Michael and Jay discuss some recent news… increased length of YouTube Shorts and Spotify year-end Wrapped video Clips. The upcoming change in YouTube Shorts’ video length from 60 seconds to 3 minutes, […]…
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