Episodes

Do Fans Really Care If A Band or Musician Uses AI to Create a Song? 29.06.2026 57:22

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 people actually hate about AI? Is it really the technology […]

Is Blue Dot Fever Real? How to Tour During Tough Times with Bruce Houghton 22.06.2026 43:16

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 when touring during tough times. Lots of real practical advice […]

It Is NOT About Collecting Numbers with Your Email Newsletter List, It Is About ENGAGEMENT 15.06.2026 42:09

A 10,000-person mailing list sounds impressive until you realize the average click-through rate is often 1–3%. Episode 677: Blasko recently wrote a great piece on LinkedIn that we discuss… You are a collector, not an owner. A 10,000-person mailing list sounds impressive until you realize the average click-through rate is often 1–3%. A 10K mailing […]

U.S. Festivals vs. European Festivals the Difference and Why Your Fan’s Community is Everything 08.06.2026 41:33

What is the difference and why your fan’s community is everything. Episode 676: Michael and Blasko talk about the difference between festivals in Europe and festivals in the US. What is the difference and why your fan’s community is everything. Your community is your power.   The Music Biz Weekly has moved… to a NEW […]

Two Managers Share Their Real World Insight & Experience & Answer How To Find a Manager 25.05.2026 1:02:53

So much great insight from these two veterans. Episode 675: Giles Lavery joins Michael and Blasko. Giles wears many hats… singing lead in the bands Alacatrazz and Warlord. A&R for BraveWords Records. Managing the bands Girlschool, Warlord, Raven, Lillian Axe and others. Blasko and Giles talk all about managers and managing artists. So much great […]

The Live Nation Case – What This Means For Artists, Independent Venus and Fans 11.05.2026 44:27

Remember it is always about the song. Episode 674: We are joined by Stephen Parker, Executive Director, National Independent Venue Association/NIVA. Stephen joins us ahead of the upcoming judgment, and potential appeal, in the Live Nation case, and the guilty verdict of monopolization. We really dive into what this means for artists, independent venues, and […]

Why Do You Go See Bands with Few Original Members? The Songs and the Memories! 04.05.2026 35:20

Remember it is always about the song. Episode 673: When bands tour without all original members why do fans go see them? Are they going to see a tribute band? Of course not! It is about the music, the songs, the memories. Remember it is always about the song. The Music Biz Weekly: https://linktr.ee/musicbizweekly   […]

Want To Connect with Fans On Stage? You Need to Show Confidence! Blasko Dives Into Stage Presence 27.04.2026 41:54

With confidence in yourself you can connect with your fans without even playing music Episode 672: This episode starts off with Michael asking Blasko a question — “What fan reactions make you smile? Do you know how to get that reaction from your fans?” This quickly lead to a revelation… that to connect with your […]

What’s New From LINKTREE — New Updates, Exploring The Latest Features. 20.04.2026 43:11

Linktree has grown to be so much more than a simple list of links you use in Instagram. Episode 671: Sammy Kaufman, Head of Music Partnerships at Linktree, returns to update us everything that is new at Linktree, with special focus on features that are important for musicians. Gated Content Enhanced Analytics Short Links The […]

Here are Two Artists Who Figured Out Their Vibe and What They Are Doing 06.04.2026 40:13

We look at Maphra and Angine de Poitrine Episode 670: Continuing with last week’s discussion about figuring out your vibe… this week Michael and Blasko discuss two artists who get their vibe and what they are doing now that they have figured it out. We look at Maphra and Angine de Poitrine. Maphra: https://linktr.ee/maphramusic Angine de […]