Dumb and Dumbest Episode #438: Contracts, Lawyers and More! A Conversation with Ula Gehret


Matt interviews music business legend Ula Gehret. They talk about his career, his company Clandestine Music, and all the questions bands often ask about legal issues. Dumb and Dumbest #438 is streaming now and it’s all about Contracts, Lawyers and More! A Conversation with Ula Gehret. Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #437: How to Not Step on People’s Toes


Matt and Curtis give you a lesson on civility and how to “kill em with kindness”.Dumb and Dumbest #437 is streaming now and it’s all about How to Not Step on People’s Toes! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #436: “Just Do It” With Greg Kennelty


G-Money is back! And he is co-hosting with Matt! They talk all about music journalism, getting started in the business, and his upcoming new EP from his band Hearse For Sale! Dumb and Dumbest #436 is streaming now and it’s all about “Just Do It” With Greg Kennelty! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #435: Eyal Levi Of URM Academy on Online Education, & Underground Music


Eyal Levi URM Academy is one of the most respected names in heavy music and music education online. Matt and Curtis interview Eyal to get his many perspectives on the business. Dumb and Dumbest #435 is streaming now and it’s all about Eyal Levi Of URM Academy on Online Education, Underground Music, and More! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Unstoppable Recording Machine Coming To Detroit June 18-21st


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Critically acclaimed guitarist, composer, producer and engineer Eyal Levi and producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, I See Stars) will be bringing their Unstoppable Recording Machine audio boot camp tour to 37studios in Detroit, MI from June 18-21, 2015.

Having already hosted successful workshops in Cleveland, OH, Orlando, FL and Portland, OR. – which have featured special guests like Matt Heafy (Trivium), Anup Sastry (Jeff Loomis, Intervals), Keith Merrow (Conquering Dystopia), Joey Sturgis and more – Levi describes the “Unstoppable Record Machine” boot camps as “intense, hands-on, comprehensive immersion style experiences that will show people exactly what matters when trying to make pro sounding recordings. In just a few days, we will cover what would take a year or more in traditional school.”

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Music Producers Launch Joey Sturgis Podcast


Joey Sturgis (left), Eyal Levi (center), and Joel Wanasek (right)

Joey Sturgis (left), Eyal Levi (center), and Joel Wanasek (right)

Internationally acclaimed music producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada), renowned educator, musician and producer Eyal Levi (The Black Dahlia Murder, August Burns Red) and esteemed producer and mixer Joel Wanasek (Trapt, Phinehas) have teamed up to launch the Joey Sturgis Forum Podcast, discussing five podcasts a month, covering the music industry, producing artists, music lifestyle and much more. Stream the trailer below.

As a learning platform for both young musicians and aspiring music industry professionals, the podcasts will take the listener inside the world of the three hosts as they bring on various guests from the music industry and beyond to discuss various topics in the business. Sturgis and co will be interviewing notable bands and public figures from the scene — gaining insight into every avenue of the industry, such as writing, producing, marketing, touring, and everything in-between.

The first episode of the Podcast, “Food For Success,” can be found at: www.jsfpodcast.com Different subscription levels are available ranging from $5 to $60 in price per month, for those who want to embrace exclusive content.

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