Matt iis joined by a returning guest, Stefan Mersch of Sun Voyager, who is not just a band dude, but a marketing expert. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #516 is streaming now and is all about Stefan Mersch of Sun Voyager on Audience Segments! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Matt interviews A& R expert Ben Voß, formerly of Sony and now of Music Step and Circular Wave. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #515 is streaming now and is all about Ben Voß on Starting a Label, Team Building and More! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Matt and Curtis discuss the “set it and forget it ” mentality of some people in the music business, as Scam Week continues! Dumb and Dumbest Episode #514 is streaming now and is all about SCAM WEEK: The Danger of ‘Automatic’! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Matt and Curtis welcome in Australian comedy legend, metal musician, and metal lifer Steve Hughes! Dumb and Dumbest Episode #513 is streaming now and is all about Comedian Steve Hughes on Failing, Coronavirus, and More! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
SCAM WEEK CONTINUES! Matt and Curtis explain the difference between those trying to scam you and just plain fools. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #512 is streaming now and is all about The Difference Between Scammers and Idiots. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
So what goes into a good live stream? I’m not going to lie, I haven’t watched a lot. While I admire the format and have certainly seen some things that really impressed me, as a general rule I don’t really think they are for me. However – a lot of people really like them. And they are a great way to keep attention on your band during COVID. So I wanted to break down some of the things that make the good ones worthwhile.
SCAM WEEK CONTINUES! Matt and Curtis explain how to spot scammers in the music industry and the difference between being dissatisfied and taken advantage of. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #511 is streaming now and is all about Identifying Scammers. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
In this episode, Matt and Curtis explain why you should not ever pay a website or magazine for reviews or interviews. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #510 is streaming now and is all about Paying For Reviews. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
In this episode, Matt and Curtis explain the grind of the long game of you’re music career and how you need to overcome the inevitable down days. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #509 is streaming now and is all about Persistence. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Matt and Curtis go deep on why your weakness and needy behavior dissuades music industry types from working with your band. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #508 is streaming now and is all about Not Being Helpless. The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).