Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Your Favorite Artist Releases a New Album and Your Reaction is “What Are You Doing?!”

by Rai Beardsley | Nov 10, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Separating being a fan from being an industry professional sometimes can be challenging and frustrating. Episode 658: We are fans AND we work in the music industry. Sometimes when a artist we love releases a new album/single/video and even though we aren’t working...

Tips for Media Outlets Requesting Artist Interviews and Photo Passes

by Rai Beardsley | Oct 13, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

The importance of professional conduct and following up after events Episode 657: Challenges in Tour Artist Interviews Michael and Jay discussed the challenges of scheduling artist interviews on tour, noting that many artists are reluctant to do interviews while on...

Musicians, Before you Use AI What are the Ethical and Legal Implications of Using AI?

by Rai Beardsley | Oct 6, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Be aware that AI platforms may not always provide accurate information about the sources of their content. Episode 656: Chris Castle joins us to discuss AI from a musicians perspective. Before you use AI in your career Chris goes over a few things you should be aware...

Vocana the New Streaming Service, Your Subscription Dollars Go Directly to the Artists You Stream

by Rai Beardsley | Sep 22, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Your subscription, streams, tips, and merch spend go straight to the artists without vague pools or algorithms. Episode 655: Neil Sheehan the President of Vocana joins us. Vocana is where independent music and community come together. Join a music-loving movement,...

Executive Derek Shulman Talks About A&R During the 1980s, Shares Stories About His Many Signings

by Rai Beardsley | Sep 15, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Giant Steps is a must-read for fans of prog, rock, hip-hop, and more Episode 654: 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...

Spotify is Rolling Direct Messages Between Users. Awesome, Another DM Platform for Us to Get Spammed

by Rai Beardsley | Sep 1, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Please let us know if this is a feature in Spotify that you want, need, desire. 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,...