Dumb and Dumbest Episode #541: More on Sales!


Matt and Curtis once again discuss advanced strategies for selling more music.  Join their sales seminar this week by signing up here. Dumb and Dumbest Episode ##541: More on Sales! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). 

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #540: Photographer and Musician Niko Mixas!


Matt and Curtis chatted with Photographer, and musician Niko Mixasof Metal Underground about his career.  Dumb and Dumbest Episode #540 is an interview with Photographer and Musician Niko MixasThe podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). 

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BACON BLOODY BACON: Matt Bacon’s TikTok For Bands and Labels: A Primer


TikTok is a really interesting and exciting platform. Unfortunately, most bands and labels have absolutely no clue how to use it. With this short primer, I hope to demystify the platform for those of us who are DIY lifers.  

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #539: Intro To Sales


Matt and Curtis go over the basics of sales and making more money from your music. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #539 is all about Intro To Sales. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). 

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #538: Why You Don’t Slow Down


Matt and Curtis get philosophical about why the holidays are meant to keep grinding, and not slow down your workflow. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #538 is all about Why You Don’t Slow Down. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). 

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #537: The One A Day Rule


Matt and Curtis go deep on how to be more consistent in everything you do. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #537 is all about The One Day Rule. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). 

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #536: Justin Roth of War Curse On Getting a Deal With a Big Label


Matt and Curtis are joined by Justin Roth of War Curse to discuss his new record deal and his bands’ journey to getting there. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #536 is an interview with Justin Roth of War Curse. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). 

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BACON BLOODY BACON: Matt Bacon on How to Pitch Music Festivals


As the year of COVID-19 seems to come to a close and we begin to have hope for a better future bands are once more starting to ask me how to pitch to festivals. I realized that I haven’t written an article on this in a good long while, and would love to help show you guys the light.

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #535: Tom De Wit Of TDW On Music Biz, Personal Struggle and More


Matt and Curtis welcome in Tom DeWitt of TDW to discuss his new album, his career so far and the not so bright side of the music business. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #535 is an interview with Tom De Wit Of TDW On Music Biz, Personal Struggle and More. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). 

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #534: Lindsay Schoolcraft on Mindset


Matt and Curtis welcome back frequent guest Lindsay Schoolcraft (solo artist, Antiqva, ex-Cradle of Filth)  to discuss how your mindset can fuel your success in the industry. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #534 is an interview with Lindsay Schoolcraft on Mindset! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). 

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