Matt and Curtis discuss the importance of Cover Songs and how they can help your career. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #550 is all about Cover Songs. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Legendary thrash metal drummer Iggor Cavalera (Sepultura, Cavalera Conspiracy, MIXHELL) has launched a new video series on his recently launched YouTube channel – “Beneath The Drums,” where he breaks down his iconic drumbeats and songs. He is going to not only give the backstory on each track, but also perform a playthrough video of each song. In episode 1 he covers his Sepultura all-time great song, “Territory.”Continue reading
So I’m always telling people that they need to spend more time engaging with their community, but often people don’t understand what that means. It’s tricky to explain to people exactly how engaging with their community looks, especially in the COVID era – so I wanted to break down 3 COVID friendly community engagement strategies.
Dutch/Brazilian Symphonic Metal band Phantom Elite has announced that their sophomore album, Titanium will be released on January 22, 2021 via Frontiers Srl Records album. Check out the new single and music video for “Deliverance” right now.
Relapse Records are releasing the first three classic albums by The Dillinger Escape Plan from their Relapse Alumni series on limited splatter vinyl configurations. The albums are 1999s Calculating Infinity, 2004’s Miss Machine, and 2007’s Ire Works. You can purchase each at the links below via the labels’ Bandcamp. Relapse Records is one of the greatest metal labels ever and celebrated 30 years in business in 2020.
Rock legend Alice Cooper wrote and performed a new song to cheer up Zak Nilsson, the son of late Rock and Pop singer Harry Nilsson to cheer him up as he battles end-stage colon cancer. On a recent episode of “Coffee Talk With ADIKA Live”, a YouTube Live show hosted by bassist Stefan Adika and writer and former Rolling Stone contributor Corey Levitan, Cooper surprised Zak with the song. Adika and Leftan connected with Cooper via of Hollywood Vampires — Harry Nilsson’s old drinking club — to see if anyone wanted to send Zak a message after he recently chose to enter hospice instead of continuing treatment. Alice, the founder of the Hollywood Vampires, responded with an original song, surprising Harry during the January 2 “Coffee Talk” episode. Cooper will release his brand new studio album, Detroit Stories, on February 26 via earMUSIC. Continue reading
The family of late We Came As Romans vocalist Kyle Pavone, working with the Kyle Pavone Foundation worked with the Battle Creek (MI) Community Foundation to establish the Kyle Cares Scholarship in order to help ease the financial burden of COVID-19. Up to $2,000 will be awarded per applicant until scholarship funds are exhausted. Kyle’s family has released a statement:
With the news of the sudden passing of guitar hero and Melodic Death Metal leader Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom and recently Bodom After Midnight, stars from across the music world have shared their condolences and memories. A who’s who of artists paid respects, as well as press notices from his current label Napalm Records, and his former label Nuclear Blast Records as well.
Joe Altier, the vocalist for Brand New Sin, has gotten his own Spotify playlist under his “Just Joe” moniker he records and performs under. The singer, pianist, and songwriter does originals and covers and has many studio and live albums already streaming. Joe also frequently streams video performances on YouTube and had an interview podcast. The band came out of hiatus in their hometown of Syracuse, New York for reunion shows in 2019, which produced their self-released Live at Lost Horizon live album. Check out the playlist and his website for more on his future activities.
Matt is joined by Sun Voyager’s Stefan Mersch to discuss the Facebook Feature for catalogs and how it can be a gold mine to sell your music and merch. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #549 is all about Catalog Ads. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
