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The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryDifferent Ways to Promote Your Next ReleaseHypebot article "5 Out-Of-The-Box Promotion Ideas For Your Next Album" by Cait McMahon of The Symphonic Blog.
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Join the ManageMental Group on Facebook...2019-08-1423 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryTips for Touring SuccessfullyHypebot article "Avoid Dead Ends: 6 Tips For Touring Successfully As An Independent Musician" by Rich Nardo for TuneCore.
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Join the ManageMental Group...2019-08-0726 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Get NoticedHypebot article "Why No One Is Noticing Your Music" by Craig Kelley of DIY Musician.
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...2019-07-3137 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryA Discussion on Adapting Your Music for Streaming PlatformsHypebot article "How The 'Spotify Sound' Is Changing Music" by James Shotwell of Haulix.
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Design and launch your band's website in minutes. Use code MENTAL for 15% off your first year of website hosting at Bandzoogle.com.
Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection of officially licensed music merchandise in the world! Use PCJABBERJAW for 10% off www.rockabilia.com
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Follow...2019-07-2430 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Build a Fan Base CommunityThis week Blasko & Mike discuss the Hypebot article "Building Community Inside Your Fan Base" by Angela Mastrogiacomo of The TuneCore Blog.
How to Release Your Music on Social Media: found.ee/socialmedia
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Design and launch your band's website in minutes. Use code MENTAL for 15% off your first year of website hosting at Bandzoogle.com.
Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection of officially licensed music merchandise in the world! Use PCJABBERJAW for 10% off www.rockabilia.com
Email any...2019-06-2038 min
In the Key of Change ChatsJonny Boucher of Hope For The DayJonny Boucher, spokesman for Hope For the Day, talks about this important social charity as it made its way on Vans Warped Tour. Soon after the end of the tour, former president, Barack Obama, tweeted about Boucher and Sip of Hope--a Chicago coffee hotspot that is raising money and awareness of suicide and services. Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_khBuiZ8kY.
Go to www.inthekeyofchange.com for interviews, photos, and signed merch from your favorite bands.
In The Key of Change Chats is part of The Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network. http://www.jabberjawmedia.com
Learn...2019-06-0714 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryGet More Results by Doing LessHypebot article "5 Areas Where Musicians Can Gain More By Doing Less" by Chris Robley of CD Baby and the DIY Musician Blog.
How to Write a Song That is Marketable: found.ee/marketable
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Email...2019-06-0337 minIn the Key of Change ChatsAhren Stringer of The Amity AfflictionAhren Stringer, bassist and vocalist for The Amity Affliction chats about his love for all things Baltimore (despite his being from Australia). Stringer talks about the state of the current scene, tattoos, and much more. See the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD67pnqFit8.
Go to www.inthekeyofchange.com for interviews, photos, and signed merch from your favorite bands.
In The Key of Change Chats is part of The Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network. http://www.jabberjawmedia.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-3113 min
The Interning 101 PodcastMini Episode 17Welcome to the FINAL episode of The Interning 101 Podcast! That’s a wrap on Emily’s deep dive into her in-demand book, Interning 101. Today Emily talks about how to finish strong for maximum results and benefits, how to stay in touch respectfully, and previews her next book and new podcast: How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams.
Thank you all SO much for your support, in particular The Jabberjaw Media Network, Amy Upthagrove, Mike Mowery, David Lay, Deanna Chapman, 9GiantStepsBooks, George Howard, Pompy, Collective Entertainment and all of our amazing guests!
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Emily’s bio / background: https...2019-05-2820 minIn the Key of Change ChatsFrank Zummo of Sum 41Frank Zummo is a stalwart in the rock world, and the Sum 41 drummer is using his high platform to bring music to kids and young adults. In this Emo Nite chat, Zummo talks about his work inside and outside the band. Watch this chat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGPetZNnFEs. Watch our previous chat with Frank Zummo and Adrian Young of No Doubt from the APMAs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSTz7guEKwY.
Go to www.inthekeyofchange.com for interviews, photos, and signed merch from your favorite bands.
In The Key of Change Chats is part of The...2019-05-2414 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Pitch Your Music to Industry Execs!Hypebot article "5 Things You Need To Have Ready Before You Tell Anyone About Your Music" by Chris Robley of CD Baby for the DIY Musician blog.
Should You Sign to a Record Label? found.ee/sign
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Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection of officially licensed music merchandise in the world! Use PCJABBERJAW for 10% off www...2019-05-2236 minIn the Key of Change ChatsAlex Varkatzas of AtreyuAlex Varkatzas, lead singer of Atreyu, has evolved a lot in his twenty or more years fronting the metalcore band. In this chat, he talks about how to he has seen the music scene change and how the music industry has evolved as well. See our chat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljVmTctBE44.
Go to www.inthekeyofchange.com for interviews, photos, and signed merch from your favorite bands.
In The Key of Change Chats is part of The Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network. http://www.jabberjawmedia.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-1718 minIn the Key of Change ChatsDan Lambton of Real FriendsLiving the "Rockstar life" is really a misnomer for most bands; Dan Lambton, lead singer of Real Friends, talks openly and honestly about his struggles as the band made its way through Warped Tour last summer. See the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DQrDHqscv4. Watch all of our Real Friends chats here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKvniIdAjoM&list=PLaORG298nrzdvk2WTedCak--vf8Gfqbid.
Go to www.inthekeyofchange.com for interviews, photos, and signed merch from your favorite bands.
In The Key of Change Chats is part of The Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network. http://www.jabberjawmedia.com
Learn...2019-05-1014 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryTop Tips for Independent Music SuccessHypebot article "Thriving After 15 Years: 6 Keys To Independent Music Success" by Yael Meyer of CD Baby's DIY Musician Blog.
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Design and launch your band's website in minutes. Use code MENTAL for 15% off your first year of website hosting at Bandzoogle.com.
Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection of officially licensed music merchandise in the world! Use PCJABBERJAW for 10% off www.rockabilia.com
Email any questions or comments for the podcast to askblasko@gmail.com
Join the ManageMental...2019-05-0631 minIn the Key of Change ChatsMatty Mullins of Memphis May FireI have spoken with Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire many, many times--so it's tricky to think of questions I haven't asked over the years. My first interview with the band was when MMF was the first act in a 10 band show day (see a clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICFRK_gART4). In eight years I've spoken with the band eleven times--seeing them go from playing to twenty kids to rocking big venues and Warped Tour stages. See every chat with the band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu2uK8E4goY&list=PLaORG298nrzewaGpIYtTWabLhBzwwMkVs.
Go to...2019-05-0320 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryDon’t Let Fear Hold You BackThis week Blasko & Mike talk about fighting back against that inner voice that keeps you from your own success, with the Hypebot article "Top 3 Fallacies Holding Back Your Music Industry Career" by Jake Udell of Art of a Manager.
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Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection of officially licensed music merchandise in the world! Use PCJABBERJAW...2019-04-2922 minIn the Key of Change ChatsAaron Gillespie and Spencer Chamberlain of UnderoathAaron Gillespie and Spencer Chamberlain talk about making music on their terms--whether their fans like it or not--thankfully, most do. Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Tm6rXgHNo.
Go to www.inthekeyofchange.com for interviews, photos, and signed merch from your favorite bands.
In The Key of Change Chats is part of The Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network. http://www.jabberjawmedia.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-2622 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryTop Tips for Word of Mouth MarketingHypebot article "3 Tips For Boosting Word-Of-Mouth About Your Music" by James Shotwell of Haulix.
In a world filled with limitless opportunities for promotion, word-of-mouth remains the most powerful tool in music marketing.
Great marketing is the key to success in music today. The problem is, everyone trying to make it in music right now knows that to be true. Everywhere you look, be it online or in the real world countless artists creating a seemingly endless stream of promotional material in hopes of gaining enough traction in their careers to move forward in one way or another. It’s overwhelming, in...2019-04-2231 minIn the Key of Change ChatsChase AtlanticChase Atlantic used Vans Warped Tour to catapult themselves onto the scene. The summer of 2018 was big for this Australian band, who seems to just be getting their feet wet as they gain popularity here in the States. Watch the interview here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZYoc2z2EfY.
Go to www.inthekeyofchange.com for interviews, photos, and signed merch from your favorite bands.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-1908 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryBlasko and Mike Answer Your QuestionsHey man hope your doing well. The ManageMental podcast has been such an awesome resource. I’m happy to say I have been listening since the beginning. Thank you for continuing to put out such great content. Here is my question. Do you think it’s better to be seeing as “headlining band” going on last, or do you feel in this day and age it’s better to host a show and pick the best time for your band to go on and build out a successful show around that? Any input you could share would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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...2019-04-1539 minIn the Key of Change ChatsJason Aalon Butler of Fever 333Here is my second chat with Jason Aalon Butler, now with Fever333. Jason and his bandmates are passionate about bringing social change through music, which Butler discusses here. See the interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umOHiYoFW3w. Watch our first interview from Butler's time fronting letlive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhD87n7-aq4.
Go to www.inthekeyofchange.com for interviews, photos, and signed merch from your favorite bands.
In The Key of Change Chats is part of the Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network. http://www.jabberjawmedia.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2019-04-1222 minIn the Key of Change ChatsYungbludHere is my second chat with rising alternative rock act, Yungblud from the UK. Soon after this conversation, Dom made waves with his relationship with Halsey and their song "11 Minutes," which features Travis Barker of Blink-182 on drums. Yungblud continues to build a strong fanbase in the US through honest lyrics and close ties to fans--which can be heard in this chat. See the interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QElO-JsGocM. Watch our first interview with Dom as he sings "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i668lFB3MU.
Go to www.inthekeyofchange.com...2019-04-0320 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike Mowery5 Tips for Building a FanbaseHypebot article "7 Ways To Promote Your Music And Grow Your Fanbase" by Becky Holton.
The present-day music industry is making it harder for aspiring musicians to gain fame and recognition. It’s not enough to just be talented or unique - you have to know how to advertise your skills and target the right audience. With the rise of social media and streaming services, the competition is tougher than ever and the stakes are sky high. So, how does one achieve recognition in a competitive market? It’s not that hard; all you have to do is strategize and know your...2019-04-0129 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Build Your Network in 15 MinutesHypebot article "Growing Your Music Industry Network In 15 Minutes A Day" by Suzanne Paulinski of The TuneCore Blog.
Let me guess – you’re working on new music, but you keep hearing about the importance of having an engaged, growing fanbase and solid connections within in the industry in order to get ahead. But with a demanding day job and the time spent on that new music, your main thought is, “Who’s got the time for all of that networking and socializing?”
It’s understandable. Relationships take time and when time is something you’re constantly short on, how can any real conne...2019-03-1134 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryMore Industry Predictions for 2019Hypebot article "5 Music Industry Predictions 2019: Fan Clubs, Apple Music, Chart Decline and More" by Haulix Daily.
Fan clubs are back and more beneficial than ever. There’s also a problem with exposure on social media. An artist can have 10,000 fans on either platform, but the number of people who see their updates is far less. The only way to guarantee reach is through paid promotions, and many in the industry are struggling to see the point of giving money to third-party services to reach their fans.
Competition for booking grows as tribute bands gain popularity. The legends of modern music hav...2019-03-0448 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryAdvice From the Industry: Part 3Hypebot article "19 Marketing Predictions From Music Industry Experts" by Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR.
Janelle Rogers - Green Light Go Publicity: Blend Old School With New. The key to success in 2019 is blending old school with new school.
Cherie Hu – Freelance Journalist: Get With The Power of Music Subscriptions. In this scenario, the artist owns a direct line of communication with fans, keeps the lion’s share of revenue and can more effectively segment and service these fans than what is currently possible in a mass-market streaming environment.
Cheryl B. Engelhardt – In The Key Of Success: Do The Thing. Stop buzzin...2019-02-2535 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryAdvice From the Industry: Part 2Hypebot article "19 Marketing Predictions From Music Industry Experts" by Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR.
Chris Robley – DIY Musician Podcast: Pay For Social Media Ads & Boosts Without Bitterness. 2019 will be the year your AVERAGE independent musician starts budgeting for online advertising without feeling nauseous or bitter AF.
Ryan Kairilla – Break The Business: Embrace Live Streaming. Embrace live streaming! Platforms like Twitch and Facebook Live are becoming very important platforms for musicians.
Melissa Garcia - Collective Entertainment: Get Creative On Socials. Don’t be afraid to get creative with how you connect with your fans.
Rick Barker – Rick Barker Music: Meet Your Fans Wher...2019-02-1827 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryAdvice From the Industry: Part 1Hypebot article "19 Marketing Predictions From Music Industry Experts" by Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR.
Have A Plan With Your Goals Included. If you don’t have a written plan and a long-term strategy, it will be very hard to get where you want to go. I see way too many artists wasting their hard earned money on publicists, Spotify Playlisting companies and radio promotion before they are really ready.
Don’t Blow Your Budget on Recording Only. The biggest mistake I see indie artists make is to spend all of their money on recording, leaving nothing for marketing.
Clearly Communicate Your...2019-02-1230 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryBasic Concepts for Music Success: Part 2Hypebot article "10 Basic Concepts For Success In Today’s Music Business" by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0.
Much has changed in the music industry over the last few years that affect an artist’s ability to be successful. Some of it is brand new and a result of the technology we use, while some of it is good common sense that’s been used over and over over many decades of the business.
1. Major labels want radio hits. They want an easy sell, so unless you create music that can get on radio immediately, a major label won’t be interested. This is...2019-02-0428 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryBasic Concepts for Music Success: Part 1Hypebot article "10 Basic Concepts For Success In Today’s Music Business" by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0.
Much has changed in the music industry over the last few years that affect an artist’s ability to be successful. Some of it is brand new and a result of the technology we use, while some of it is good common sense that’s been used over and over over many decades of the business.
1. It’s all about scale. You can’t think about numbers the same way as in the old days when sales ruled. A hit that sells only 50,000 combined units (alb...2019-01-2833 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryIndustry Predictions for 2019 Part 2Hypebot article "10 Music Industry Predictions For 2019" by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0.
Predictions can be a tricky thing, but if we look at the trends in the music business over the last year we can see where things might be going. Here are 5 more predictions for how the industry will fare in 2019.
1. Streaming Services Remain Unprofitable. Almost all dedicated streaming services are very good at what they do except for one thing – making money. Choked by the weight of label licensing deals, these platforms struggle to find a way to become profitable, leading to a major market consolidation that begins in th...2019-01-2133 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryIndustry Predictions for 2019: Part 1Hypebot article "10 Music Industry Predictions For 2019" by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0.
Predictions can be a tricky thing, but if we look at the trends in the music business over the last year we can see where things might be going. Here are 5 predictions for how the industry will fare in 2019.
1. Apple Music Nearly Catches Spotify. Spotify is still the king of the hill when it comes to streaming with 83 million paid subscribers, but Apple Music is coming on strong at 57 million at years end. Apple Music’s growth was significant in 2018, so look for the gap between the two streaming po...2019-01-1429 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Use Rejection to your AdvantageHypebot article "5 Ways to Deal with Rejections in the Music Industry" by Alice Berg.
Beatles were rejected by Decca in 1962; Lady Gaga was kicked out by Island Def Jam Records after only three months, Beethoven was called “hopeless compositor” by his teacher. "American Idol" has rejected Colbie Caillat, Hillary Scott, Bebe Rexha and many others. As you can see, producers make huge mistakes sometimes. However, there is no possibility to promote every singer or music band – some have to be rejected. If you feel you have been treated unfairly, there’s no reason to stress about it as well. All you need...2018-12-2429 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryTips For The "Stay At Home" MusicianThis week Blasko & Mike take some questions from one of our loyal listeners.
Hey guys, thanks for the show! I hugely appreciate what you're doing for aspiring musicians like myself. I've got a topic that I don't think you've covered yet that I know applies to not only myself, but to a massive contingent of my fellow musicians!
I'm a full-time mechanical engineer with a demanding job and commute, so I've opted to devote my limited available free time resources to creating the best music that I can. I’m starting work on my second album, and trying to build so...2018-12-1728 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryRevisiting Our Predictions for 2018This week, Blasko & Mike recap Episode 49: 10 Predictions for 2018.
1. Traditional record sales will continue to decrease.
2. Apple will begin to shut down the iTunes music store with an estimated final closure date of Jan 2019.
3. Spotify will go public.
4. VR technology will not replace the live experience.
5. Cryptocurrency will not become an overly accepted form of payment for anything music related.
6. Print on demand services will become more of a necessity.
7. More independent artists will cross over to the mainstream.
8. Streaming only record labels will begin to sign and break bands.
9. Festival attendance will level off or decrease.
10. If we are looking...2018-12-1133 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryMarketing Strategies That Work!Music Think Tank article "7 Top Marketing Strategies For Musicians" by Patrick McGuire of The Bandzoogle Blog.
For many artists, marketing is somewhat at odds with who they are and what they do. Since music and the act writing songs is often deeply personal and emotional, getting into a music marketing strategy mindset might seem foreign, fake or forced for some musicians.
Sadly, this doesn’t change the fact that it’s never been more difficult for new artists to put their music in front of listeners. Between music streaming platforms and the cheap cost of DIY home recording technology, there’s more...2018-12-0433 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow to Connect With Your FansHypebot article "5 Things You Should Share With Your Fans Besides Music" by Michael Hahn of LANDR.
While sharing the music they've created should certainly be an artist's number one priority when it comes to interacting with fans, but as the distance between audience and creator shrinks, it becomes important for artists to share other information with fans as well. Today’s communication tools have broken down boundaries between audience and creator. It’s clear that sharing your music with your fans is the number one priority. But your community is looking for more than just tracks. They want the extra deta...2018-11-2630 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryAre You Threatin Me?Threatin coverage on MetalSucks: http://www.metalsucks.net/tag/threatin/
Jered Eames, who goes by the stage name Jered Threatin, began Threatin as a solo act after his departure from Abigail Williams. In 2015, Threatin released a single, "Living Is Dying". In 2017, the album Breaking the World was released, with Jered Threatin performing all instruments.
In November 2018, Threatin was booked to tour the United Kingdom and Europe having informed venues they had sold hundreds of tickets and had paid the hire fee before each gig. However, the tour achieved widespread news coverage when it became known that the shows had been...2018-11-1946 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryIs Your Album Release Ready?Hypebot article "Checklist To Decide If Your Album Is Release Ready" by Angela Mastrogiacomo of Muddy Paw PR & The Symphonic Blog.
So you’ve just recorded an incredible new EP or album and you’re dying to get it out into the world. After all, this is your latest masterpiece—your best work to date—and your fans are going to love it! Plus, you’ve been promising them something new for a while and it’s time to deliver on that promise.
Before you go releasing an album on a whim, make sure you are release ready so you get the maxi...2018-11-1234 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Crush Your Next ReleaseIn this week's episode, Blasko & Mike discuss the Hypebot article "3 Reasons Your Last Music Release Failed" by Suz Paulinski of The Rock/Star Advocate & Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR.
Reason # 1 You Took Your Time Writing & Recording But Then You Felt a Sense of URGENCY to Release (So You Did Without Really Preparing!)
Reason # 2 You Hired A Music Publicist or A Radio Promoter and They Didn’t Get The Results You Expected
Reason # 3 You Put Off Learning How to Release Your Music Properly Because You Thought that “Great Music Will Always Find it’s Way and “The Cream Always Rises To The Top”...2018-11-0527 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryLikeness Rights, Trademarks & PartnershipsThis week Mike is joined by special guest Ryan J. Downey. Ryan is the founder of Superhero Artist Management, representing Demon Hunter, Killer Be Killed, Throwdown, and Zeuss (whose producer credits include Rob Zombie, Queensrÿche, Hatebreed). He is a longtime journalist who has contributed to MTV News, Billboard, the Hollywood Reporter, and other outlets. Downey hosts Speak N’ Destroy, a podcast about all things Metallica, and No-Prize from God, which features conversations with creative people about belief, unbelief, and everything between.
You can find Ryan on Twitter @ryandowney and Instagram @superherohq.
Original article "ACE FREHLEY Would Only Participate In KIS...2018-10-2942 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike Mowery5 Steps to Success for New ArtistsHypebot article "5 Key Priorities for New Artists" from The TuneCore Blog.
1. YOU HAVE TO BUILD A TEAM
If you have decided to pursue a career as an artist, you must know that you cannot do it alone. Having a strong team with experience and connections can be the key to furthering your career. These people will represent you and guide you through the tumultuous early days as an artist, as well as through the many challenges you will face on the road to success and beyond. This team can include, (but is not limited to), a personal manager, business manager...2018-10-2236 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike Mowery5 Hot Digital Marketing TipsOriginal Article: "Five trends for digital music marketing in 2018" by Music Ally.
There are three pillars for music marketing in 2018: what you do with social media; what you do with digital service providers (DSPs, principally streaming services); and what you do with your own platforms – mailing lists, most obviously, and direct-to-fan sales be it on your own site or something like Bandcamp.
But what are the trends around those three pillars? That’s something we think about a lot at Music Ally, particularly for our fortnightly Sandbox music-marketing reports, and that has influenced the programming for our upcoming Sandbox Summit conf...2018-10-1626 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryBlasko and Mike Answer Your QuestionsThis week we answer some questions from you, our loyal listeners. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
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It might benefit from an episode going over who the players are in a local show (the promoter, the venue, etc.) what they do, and what the best practices are.
Keep it Mental,
Robbie
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I’m writing you because I heard the part about physical promotion in your recent ManageMental episode, and how you guys asked for feedback from a younger crowd on their opinions. I’m only 21 so I’ve only dealt in the age of digital...2018-10-0826 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Get Discovered in the Digital AgeOriginal Article: "5 Ways to Help Your Music Get Discovered in the New Digital Age" by Jeremy Young on Soundfly's Flypaper Blog.
Recently our friends over at The Outline published a great piece called, “Finding New Music in the Algorithm Age.” The article collects input from six experts and industry veterans, people who work with artists day in and day out, about where they turn to find out about new music in the changing digital landscape of music discovery.
Spotify’s algorithmic innovation still may not be very good at that — that quirky randomness and personal subjectivity of peer-to-peer music discovery — but what i...2018-10-0227 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Avoid These 10 Common MistakesArticle: "10 Music Mistakes The Turn Fans Off" by Cari Cole: https://www.caricole.com/10-music-mistakes-turn-fans-off/
This list is not for everyone. It’s for you if you are ready to pull out all the stops and get serious about your career. It’s for you if you like to hear what no one else has the guts to tell you. This advice, which is my professional opinion comprised after 30 years of coaching thousands of independent artists, celebrities and Grammy-winning artists from my voice studio in New York City, is for the express purpose of helping you become a great artist (musi...2018-09-2431 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow Much Does It Cost To Tour In 2018?This week while Blasko is out, Mike is joined by Nick "Biggie" Grimaldi of Good Fight Management. Check out Biggie's roster here.
Follow Biggie on Twitter/Instagram: @biggiexxx.
Mike and Biggie discuss the Hypebot article "How Much Does It Cost To Tour In 2018?" by Royalty Exchange.
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Touring is where the money is at in today’s music business.
But it’s also where most of the expenses lie as well.
Creating a realistic tour budget can help your time on the road be successful, but it’s far from a guarantee that you’ll end up turning a profit. The band...2018-09-1754 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Get An Internship In The Music Business Without A Single ContactThis week while Blasko is out, Mike is joined by Emily White, author and host of the Interning 101 book and podcast.
Mike: “I’ve been enamored with Emily White since we met as panelists at The Yellow Phone Music Conference in 2014. She has continued to inspire me with her passion and consistent record of achievement. As a CEO of a boutique music company, we mentor and work with interns every day and have always wanted to provide them with a valuable learning experience. That has been made all the better once we began following the advice of Emily White’s Intern...2018-09-1149 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryIs The Album Dead?Hypebot article "Proof the Album is Almost Dead" by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0
Listener Joe writes: "I know you guys have touched upon releasing music in 2018, specifically the relevance of the album versus EPs or even singles. I wondered if you guys could dig into this a bit more. As an independent metal artist who is getting ready to release new music in 2019, we've had several discussions in our camp about the appropriate way to do this, which has clearly changed since our last release. The metal and hard rock audience does seem to hold dear its albums and it...2018-09-0330 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryDo You Need a Booking Agent?This week we talk about booking agents. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Listener Nick writes:
"What’s up Blasko,
Big fan of the podcast and what you do. My band is currently in a situation that I haven’t heard you and Mike talk about yet.
I’m in a band that has been signed for about 4 years. We’ve put out an EP and a full length, done several national tours with bigger acts, as well as many smaller tours across the states.
Recently, we had to fire our booking agent because, for lack of a bette...2018-08-2734 minThe ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow to Get Featured on Music BlogsHypebot article "How To Get a Blog Premiere For Your Next Release" by Jeanette Kats of Symphonic Distribution's Symphonic Blog.
Press coverage is pretty important in the digital age, and it’s all about connections. But where do you start? Sure, you can send out cold e-mails to writers and editors who may never open them, but there are a few tips and tricks to help you get noticed in a sea of demos.
1. Create a spreadsheet and organize your options
There is an endless number of blogs out there on the web, but it will be a waste of ti...2018-08-1432 min
Smartpunk Presents: The Lead InWelcome to The Lead InHey there, and welcome to The Lead In! If you're new to Smartpunk, we're a record label, an online music retailer, a pop-up record store, and all around good guys. We've teamed up with Jabberjaw Media to bring you The Lead In, a 5-minute(ish) catch-up on music news you may have missed over the last day or two, guaranteed to fit into your commute or daily breaks. Be sure to subscribe and review, let us know what you think via Twitter at @smartpunk or using the hashtag #TheLeadIn. You can also visit us online at Smartpunk.com and SmartpunkShop...2018-08-1002 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Grow Your FollowingThis week on ManageMental, Blasko and Mike talk about Word of Mouth Marketing. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Original Article: https://www.impactbnd.com/blog/word-of-mouth-marketing-strategies-infographic
Author: Ramona Sukhrajhttps://www.impactbnd.com/blog/author/ramona-sukhraj
1. Encourage User-Generated Content (UGC)
UGC is content created and shared by consumers about brands or products. It’s honest, builds trust, and gives marketers extra collateral to work with.
How Can You Get Users to Generate Content? Have a unique hashtag to identify content created by customers Incentivize creating and sharing pics, videos, and gifs on social media. Offer a free gi...2018-08-0636 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow to Promote Your BandOriginal Article: bandzoogle.com/blog/8-ways-to-promote-your-band
Author: Patrick McGuire: patrickmichaelmcguire.strikingly.com
Promoting a band is tricky business these days. Tools and tricks that worked wonders even five years ago don’t work nearly as well today. In case you haven’t noticed, the music industry has undergone a complete transformation in the span of just a couple of years. This means that to get the most out of promoting your band, you’ll have to approach things a little differently. Here are eight ideas to help you get started: For the full article, click the link above:
1. Add a physic...2018-07-3036 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryWhat are Labels and Managers Looking For?This week Blasko and Mike take some questions from one of our loyal listeners, Andrew, about what Labels and Managers are looking for. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
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Hi Blasko,
I'm really enjoying the podcast so far, and I have a question for you:
As a manager, what's most important to you when deciding to work with an artist?
I'm probably like most people who listen to your show in that I'm an artist trying to build my band. I understand that a record label needs to consider whether a band has a following wh...2018-07-2325 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryWhat Is a Part Time Music Career?This week Blasko and Mike talk about part timing your music career, thanks to a question from a new listener. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
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Hi, I just found out about your show and have been binge-listening to it, really great stuff!
I’m 20 and I’ve been trying to get a band off the ground since high school. This is finally the year that I’m going to make it happen because I’ve finally found some dedicated people and we’re hoping to have an EP out and start to play shows by the end o...2018-07-1627 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryCover Songs Do’s and Dont'sThis week Blasko and Mike talk about cover songs. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Original Article: http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/07/5-reasons-to-record-release-you-own-cover-songs.html
Author: Patrick McGuire from the Landr blog*
Given the time and energy which it takes to record new music, along with the challenges facing the format of the conventional album, artists looking to make splash should consider the advantages of a well crafted cover. Here we explore why [for the full article, click the link above]:
1. Covers help your songwriting and music theory
2. Cover song licensing is simpler than you think
3. Covers ha...2018-07-0928 min
A New LevelMike MoweryMike is the owner of Outerloop Management where he handles the careers of Refused, Darkest Hour, Good Tiger and many more. He also runs Outerloop Records and has an intensive coaching platform as well. He is the owner of this very podcast network Jabberjaw media and the reason why we can all be here! You can find him on Instagram @mikeoloop and his company @outerloop.group and the network @jabberjawmedia.Email Me: AskBlasko@Gmail.comFollow Me: @Blasko1313 on Twitter & InstagramFacebook: aNewLevelPodcastPlease Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts or...2018-07-0337 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryBonus Episode: A New Level PreviewSubscribe to A New Level here: https://www.jabberjawmedia.com/podcasts/a-new-level
Hey there. This is Blasko. You may know me from my other podcast ManageMental where my co-host Mike Mowery and I discuss the hottest topics and strategies in the music business. Or you may know me as the bass player for Ozzy Osbourne… Or you may know me as the crazy cat guy on Instagram. Either way, you are here and I am happy to have your attention.
What you may not know is that I started my career in the music biz when I was still a te...2018-07-0204 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryA Look Inside an Independent Management CompanyThis week Blasko and Mike talk about their own management companies, inspired by some questions from one of our loyal listeners. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
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Adrenaline PR Retraction
Hi Blasko,
Big fan of the podcast, I've been following it for the past year and using it to adjust my approach to both managing my own band and others. My question is: What's a day in the life for both you and Mike like at work? I'd love a detailed response of how much time a day you are spending personally on different aspects of th...2018-07-0239 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Reverse Engineer Music Career SuccessThis week Blasko and Mike talk reverse engineering! During the podcast, Mike talks about ‘And The Writer Is’ with John Feldmann, to check out that episode visit: https://apple.co/2yywpsf For more insight, revisit ManageMental Episode 60, “Just Get Started.”
This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
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Original Article: https://lateralaction.com/articles/how-to-achieve-your-goals-through-reverse-engineering/
Author: Mark Hayward is a co-founder of the nonprofit, Train for Humanity. You can follow him on Twitter @mark_hayward.
* Guest post by Mark Hayward on LateralAction.com
How to Achieve Your Goals Through Reverse Engineering
Everyone has dreams and goals, but some folks...2018-06-2533 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike Mowery5 Steps to Music Business SuccessIn the last episode of ManageMental, Blasko and Mike chatted about ways to succeed in the music biz. That was a really great episode so check it out of ya haven’t already! This week they continue the conversation with ways to succeed in the music industry.
This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
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Original Article: https://www.berklee.edu/careers/essentialsofsuccess.html
Author: Peter Spellman served as director of the Career Development Center at Berklee College of Music.
TITLE: Five Essentials of Music Career Success
Music is too big a world for a one-size-fits-all model of m...2018-06-1830 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryA Music Industry Formula For SuccessThis week Blasko and Mike discuss an article on The Huffington Post called The Music Industry Formula for Success Does Exist. For the full article, head to the link below. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Original Article: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/patrick-hess/the-music-industry-formul_b_5783810.html?guccounter=1
Author: Patrick Hess
on Twitter: www.twitter.com/phox6801
The Music Industry Formula for Success Does Exist
TIMING
DEMAND
TALENT
IMAGE / BRAND
EXPERIENCE
WORK ETHIC
FINANCES / RESOURCE
MENTORS / ADVISORS
FAN CONNECTION
KNOWING YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
RECORD SALES & RADIO PLAY
FLEXIBILITY
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Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for al...2018-06-1142 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow to Write an Email to an Industry Pro Part 2This week on ManageMental, Mike and Blasko talk revisit the do’s and don’ts of writing emails to industry pros. Check out Episode 41 for Part 1, This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Email Example 1:
Greetings,
We are a new project but I think we have something fresh to offer. I will keep this simple and sweet and let you judge for yourself.
Website:
Facebook:
Soundcloud:
Label:
We have one track that is good on mixing. The rest o the album is still in mixing and we will receive that very soon. I will be sending you a few...2018-06-0435 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Build Your Music CommunityThis week Blasko and Mike talk about building your musical community. We also would like to mention that one of our loyal listeners, Alan, suggested we start a Facebook Group. So we did just that. You can search for it in macbook under Manage Mental Group. Or just go here: https://bit.ly/2JabKhZ
This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Original Full Article: http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/05/how-to-make-the-power-of-community-your-key-to-music-industry-success.html
Author: Angela Mastrogiacomo from the TuneCore Blog
How To Make The Power Of Community The Key To Music Industry Success
Let me know if you’ve hear...2018-05-2924 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryIs Streaming the Future of Music?In this week’s episode of ManageMental, Blasko and Mike chat about streaming and the future of music. This is gonna be killer...so let’s get mental!
Original Article: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/streaming-is-killed-the-cd-and-its-ok.html
TITLE: Steaming killed the CD and It’s OK.
Earlier this year, US-based supermarket chain Best Buy announced it will no longer carry music on physical CDs due to its dwindling sales. According to sources speaking to Billboard Magazine, the chain was making a mere $40 million a year from record sales, a sum that’s apparently too small to carry on. Best Buy plans to...2018-05-2133 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow to Launch Your Music: Idea to ExecutionThis week Blasko and Mike talk about how to properly launch your next music project...This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Original Article: http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/05/ready-to-launch-your-next-music-project-do-these-4-things-first.html
*Guest post on Hypebot by Dave Kusek
1. What is the big-picture purpose of your project?
2. What are your goals?
3. Make an action plan
4. When is the project actually finished?
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The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow to Get Featured on Music BlogsThis week Blasko and Mike talk about what it takes to get your band featured on music blogs. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Original Article: http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/03/5-reasons-small-blogs-can-launch-a-music-career.html
Author: Angela Mastrogiacomo of the TuneCore Blog
Top 100 Music Blogs and Websites To Follow in 2018 https://blog.feedspot.com/music_blogs/
5 Reasons Small Blogs Can Launch A Music Career
Everyone wants to get the major blog placements. The review on Pitchfork, the news post on Alternative Press, the feature on Stereogum. And while all of those are incredible placements to land, many artists se...2018-05-0831 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryBlasko and Mike Answer Your QuestionsSo, my band just recently got offered a very great European tour. The catch is that it is a buy-on and also we have to pay for the agencies services on top of that price. And also find our own transportation.
Many others I have talked to have said the cost is not worth even the resume bump. By the time all is said and done I’m sure this will cost around $15-20k. Which We would have to put on credit cards. Would you advise doing something this drastic for a bands resume or should we keep slugging it...2018-04-2740 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Submit Your Music To A Record Label8 label submission tips for saving you time and frustration by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0
http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/04/8-label-submission-tips-for-saving-you-time-and-frustration.html
There’s no such thing as a demo.
Make each submission note label specific.
Don’t submit blindly.
Don’t attach an MP3 file.
Attach a link to a specific song – two at most.
Don’t pester the label person on social media, especially with direct messages.
A referral is still the best entrance.
Don’t take rejection personally.
Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection of officially licensed music merchandise in the world! U...2018-04-2033 min
The Peer Pleasure PodcastMike Mowery (Jabberjaw Media)This week on Peer Pleasure, Dewey has a candid and fun conversation on a sunday afternoon with Mike Mowery from Jabberjaw Media and Outerloop Management. They chat about life, business, developing brands and much more. Enjoy sitting in on this conversation and don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss a beat!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-04-141h 12
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike Mowery5 Tips To Boost Your Spotify Streams Legally5 Tips To Boost Your Spotify Streams Legally by Manuel Overbeck on Hypebot http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/04/5-spotify-tips-for-fast-streaming-results-.html
With Spotify now becoming one of the best ways to showcase new music, artists are eager for ways to get their music on the platform and quickly see results. Here we look at five different avenues for getting your music into the ears of potential fans via Spotify.
Fanpush. Ask your fans, friends & family to add your song to their private playlists right at the beginning. Do a competition and motivate them to playlist your song. Even the smallest playlist counts.
...2018-04-1138 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryMarketing Plans with Underoath Manager Randy NicholsDo You Have A Marketing Plan? by Ariel Hyatt of CyberPRhttp://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/03/your-marketing-plan-is-your-future-do-you-have-one-cyber-pr.html
Rising above the chatter is one of the most important and difficult problems faced by any music marketer or musician. But the task becomes far less daunting if you have a marketing plan.
STEP #1: Set Your Goals (Short term / Long term)
STEP #2: Identify Your Niche & Leaders in it!
STEP #3: Create Your Signature Story
STEP #4: Create Your Customer Archetype
STEP #5: Attend To Your Social Media
STEP #6: Create Consistent Compelling Content
Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection...2018-04-0944 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryCan You Make a Living in a Band?Can you make a living in a band? Mike and Blasko openly discuss the inevitable challenge of what the likelihood is of making a living in a band. They relay their experiences regarding finances, as well as sacrifices throughout their careers. Will there ever be a metal band that sells as many records as Metallica did?! What do bands need to consider and do differently nowadays than they did 20 years ago?
The future isn’t as bleak as you might think. Strap in and let’s get MENTAL!
Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the large...2018-04-0247 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Make a Killer Press KitOriginal Article: https://bandzoogle.com/blog/the-8-things-that-should-be-in-every-band-s-digital-press-kit
Today on ManageMental, Blasko and Mike answer a question from Chris, a loyal listener, and discuss an article written by their buddy Dave Cool of Bandzoogle to talk about press kits and EPK’s. You might remember Dave from Episode 55, check it out if you haven’t already. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
I have an idea for a topic to be covered on the podcast, as I haven't heard much about it and I think it would be really beneficial for anyone in the underground scene to lea...2018-03-2650 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow to Just Get StartedHere we are at Episode 60 over a year after episode 1. On that episode 1 we had no listeners, no comments on iTunes, no one writing us asking questions or sending messages of support. We had no sponsors and no guests. No one knew what this podcast was gonna be all about, nor did any of our listeners know that they should be listening to us. Over the course of the last 60 episodes we have delivered concise information, input, strategies and opinions about the music business for 30 minutes one day a week - consistently. I feel like what we have done with...2018-03-1930 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryQuestions About Starting a Promotion and Management CompanyThis week Blasko and Mike take some questions about starting a promotion and management company from Tim, one of our loyal listeners that is also an aspiring manager. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
I just wanted to start off by saying thank you guys for doing the podcast shows on management mental. I really do appreciate it a lot and listen to your shows more than I even listen to music. It is a really amazing show. I am planning doing a promotion and a management company. I just wanted to pick both of your bra...2018-03-1235 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Hack the New Instagram AlgorithmThis is How the Instagram Algorithm Works in 2018: https://later.com/blog/how-instagram-algorithm-works/
Tip #1: Spend More Time Posting To Instagram Stories. A great “hack” to get around the algorithm is to take advantage of Instagram Stories engagement opportunities, including the polling feature or “Swipe Up” option (if you have over 10k followers).
Tip #2: Keep Tabs On Your Instagram Comments. This year it will be more important than ever to stay on top of your incoming comments, especially within the first hour of posting, otherwise your posts visibility may drastically decrease. Treat Instagram comments like a conversation.
Tip #3: Stop Them In Their Tr...2018-03-0541 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike Mowery5 Music Biz Tips from Randy BlytheThis week Blasko and Mike check out a guest post on Revolver by Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe on his top 5 tips for up-and-coming artists. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Original Article: https://www.revolvermag.com/music/lamb-god-singer-randy-blythes-top-5-tips-aspiring-rock-stars
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe is the anti-rock-star rock star, a salt-of-the-earth punk at heart who happens to front a world-famous metal band. And yet, in that capacity he excels — hence his reputation as one of the most captivating and ferocious frontman in heavy music. Considering his status within the scene, and the dues he h...2018-02-2630 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Find A Music Career MentorThis week Blasko and Mike talk about how to find a music career mentor. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Hypebot Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo: How To Find A Music Career Mentor http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/02/how-to-find-a-music-career-mentor.html
In the music industry, it can sometimes feel like you’re going it alone. There’s so many tasks to be done, decisions to be made, and moves to make, and oftentimes it falls on you to make it all happen. Sometimes this is due to lack of budget, but oftentimes it’s due to our need to...2018-02-1846 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryBand Marketing Basics Featuring BandzoogleThis week Blasko and Mike sit down with Dave Cool from Bandzoogle and why websites are important to your bands marketing strategy. Today’s episode of ManageMental is powered by Rockabilia.com. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
Band Marketing Basics Original Article: https://bandzoogle.com/blog/marketing-your-band-13-essential-strategies
Author: Lisa Occhino is the founder of SongwriterLink and the Director of Marketing & Communications at Soundfly. She’s also a pianist, award-winning songwriter, and graduate of Berklee College of Music.
Use your email newsletter: Your email list is an incredibly valuable direct line to your most dedicated fans...2018-02-1140 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryWhen Is The Right Time to Begin Touring?When Is The Right Time to Begin Touring?
Original Article:
https://www.joinmyband.co.uk/classifieds/american-solo-artist-seeking-band-for-uk-tour-t1049842.html?sid=055fb84ca9da25fa2da3e9ac0c8ebe0c
Amanda Palmer Kickstarter (referenced in episode): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amandapalmer/amanda-palmer-the-new-record-art-book-and-tour/description
This week on ManageMental, Blasko and Mike talk about when it is the right time for a band to begin touring, inspired by a question from one of our loyal listeners, Javier:
Hey Blasko,
Loving the podcast. Been a listener for a while now, keep it rocking!
Lately you've done a few episodes on helping bands, like...2018-02-0527 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Avoid Common Music Biz MythsThis week Blasko and Mike dissect the Hypebot article ‘5 Myths of Making it in the Music Industry’ and chat about some music business myths that could be detrimental to your career. Tune in to hear what the dynamic duo has to say. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
In this industry it can be easy to get overwhelmed with all the information being blasted at us 24/7. Do this, don’t do that. This works, that doesn’t. It can be tough to know which advice to follow, and which to stay far away from. There are a few myth...2018-01-2930 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Develop Your Brand ImageThis week Blasko and Mike check out an article by Bobby Owsinski and talk about developing the image of your brand. http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/12/8-steps-to-brand-development-as-an-artist.html
Make sure your brand image accurately portrays your music and personality. If you’re a biker band, you probably don’t want a website that’s all pink and flowery. On the other hand, the pink works great for Katy Perry. Likewise, if you’re an EDM artist you wouldn’t want your site to show the woods and trees, although that could work well for an alt rock band from Minnesota or someone...2018-01-1934 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryProper Etiquette for Opening BandsArticle:
http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/12/etiquette-for-opening-bands.html
Author: Rich Nardo.
Rich is a freelance writer and editor, and is the Director of Public Relations and Creative at NGAGE.
This week we are talking about the proper etiquette for opening bands. Tune in to hear more. This is gonna be killer, so let’s get mental!
1. Headliner is King (or Queen)
Whether you’re the local opener for a touring band or actually on the road with someone, the headliner will set the tone. There will be certain things that they require pre-show and you should make sure to adhere to t...2018-01-1531 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryShould You Hire Guest MusiciansThis week on ManageMental, Mike and Blasko take inspiration from one of their loyal listeners on the subject of either hiring or collaborating with guest musicians on your songs:
The Question: Guest vocals. Is it worth it for underground bands to shell out big money to get reputable and well known artists to feature on tracks. It seems this is a promotional tactic that has increased in popularity over the recent years, and I'd like to hear your and Mike's input.
Seeking Advice: Recently my band has contacted a few artists to feature. A few middle tier and a few...2018-01-0832 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike Mowery2018 PredictionsHappy New Year! In this week’s episode, Mike and Blasko go over their Top 10 music industry predictions for 2018. Here is a brief overview of what was discussed:
1. Traditional record sales will continue to decrease.
2. Apple we begin to shut down the iTunes music store with an estimated final closure date of Jan 2019.
3. Spotify will go public.
4. VR technology will not replace the live experience.
5. Cryptocurrency will not become an overly accepted form of payment for anything music related.
6. Print on demand services will become more of a necessity.
7. More independent artists will cross over to the mainstream.
8. Streaming only re...2017-12-3141 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Avoid Music Biz Scams Part 2In last week’s episode Blasko and Mike walked you through examples of industry scams and how to avoid them, referencing the Digital Music News article How I Got 10,000 Spotify Plays For a Totally Fake Song. This week they take on a listener’s questions and concerns based on a specific scam that was mentioned last week:
So I was listening to ManageMental, Episode 47, and I believe I was almost suckered into one of the scams you and Mike were talking about.
So I flew out to Denver on my own dime, and met with this dude. He and his comp...2017-12-1844 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryHow To Avoid Music Biz ScamsIn this episode Blasko and Mike walk you through examples of industry scams and how to avoid them, referencing the Digital Music News article How I Got 10,000 Spotify Plays For a Totally Fake Song.
Several months ago, a playlist plugging service offered popular independent musician Ari Herstand $500 for 50,000 to 100,000 plays on Spotify. Another offered him a four-month plugging campaign for $5,000. A third offered him 50,000 streams for just $150. Herstand chose that one. Herstand’s songs were quickly added to a popular user-generated playlist on Spotify. It had around 50,000 followers. It didn’t take long for Spotify to notice. The company quickly took...2017-12-1137 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryRevisiting the Predictions for 2017In this week’s episode Blasko and Mike revisit one of the first ever episodes and discuss how their predictions for 2017 and Paul Resnikoff’s article: http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/12/19/music-industry-anti-predictions/
Wireless headphones won’t take over the world (yet). Apple won’t close its iTunes download store (yet). Streaming music won’t reach 250 million paying subscribers. (Currently at 100 million.)
*According to IFPI’s Global Music Report, streaming now makes up the majority (roughly 60%) of digital revenue and for the first time, digital revenues make up 50% of the share of total recorded music industry revenues. Rough estimates show that if 10% of the globa...2017-12-0441 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MowerySome Good Advice For Playing LiveThis week we take some questions about playing live from one of our loyal listeners. Tune in and follow along as we address the following questions:
Thanks for answering my questions a few months back.
I have more, this is a random list related to touring and live shows.
I get frustrated when I go to a show intending to see band #2 or #3 (in addition to #1) on a bill and they only play 30-35 minutes. Is it strategically better to be low on a 3 or 4 band bill and play shorter sets, or play with fewer bands and longer sets? I vote...2017-11-2435 min
The ManageMental Podcast with Blasko and Mike MoweryThe Final Warped Tour and A Discussion About Sexual Harassment AllegationsThe Vans Warped Tour has announced 2018 will be the last year for the seminal summer festival that has run across the country for 23 years. Mike and Blasko reflect on the history of Warped Tour, what the end of this era means for summer tours, and consider what could be next for the Warped brand. To learn more about the final Vans Warped Tour head to http://vanswarpedtour.com/2017/finaltour/
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The hosts also comment on the current sexual harassment allegations in entertainment, specifically in music and give perspective to young bands. To reference the article mentioned in this episode go...2017-11-2034 min
Songs & Stories Podcast#146 Gun Control, Mark Salomon and Mark LaFayMark Salomon is the singer of Stavesacre and other bands and Mark LaFay is the Manager of Haste the Day and other bands. They join us on the second half of the show to discuss gun control.
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Songs & Stories Podcast#145 Mega Church Pastors and The NFL Commissioner Deserve More MoneyMatt leads worship, and the guys discuss Perry Noble's and Steven Furtick's salary and why the deserve more money.
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Songs & Stories Podcast#144 Aaron Weiss of MewithoutyouAaron Weiss is the enigmatic vocalist of mewithoutYou. We finally tracked him down and went over some of the urban legends surrounding him and the band and an update on his "faith journey"
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Songs & Stories Podcast#143 Toby Says the F Word 15 Times On StageToby said the F word 15 times on stage at a Christian venue in an epic rant about Jesus, and Matt wishes that great Christian thinkers and communicators could sometimes talk about something other than the Gospel and also illustrates what he believes to be the parallels between politicians and pastors.
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Songs & Stories Podcast#142 Chad Hennings 3 Time Super Bowl ChampionChad Hennings is a three time Super Bowl winning offensive lineman with the Dallas Cowboys in the '90s and flew the A-10 in the Airforce. He has a new book called Forces of Character.
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Songs & Stories Podcast#140 Justin Wren MMA FighterJustin Wren is an MMA fighter. After discovering his faith following a six-year struggle with addiction and depression in his early career, Wren stepped away from MMA and founded the Fight for the Forgotten, a non profit to help and serve the Mbuti Pygmy people deep in the jungles of the Congo. Since 2011, Justin and Fight for the Forgotten have provided nearly 3,000 acres of land and 25 water wells to the Pygmies. In 2015 Wren returned to MMA fighting to raise awareness for his cause.
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Songs & Stories Podcast#139 The Depressed PastorJoey is in a particularly goofball mood after what he describes as a really dark Sunday. He opens up about about specific thoughts and feelings he has about himself and family during such times.
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Songs & Stories Podcast#138 Preston Sprinkle AuthorPreston Sprinkle is the vice president of Eternity Bible College's Boise extension. He blogs at Theology in the Raw and co authored Erasing Hell with Francis Chan. He has a new book out Dec 8th called A People to be Loved, Why Homosexuality Isn't Just an Issue.
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