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
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
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
Dumb and Dumbest Episode #434: Who Can You Trust?
Matt and Keefy go deep on trust: how to earn it, how to measure it, and how mistakes in trust can end your career before it starts. Dumb and Dumbest #434 is streaming now and it’s all about Who Can You Trust? 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
Dumb and Dumbest Episode #433: Carpe Diem
Matt and Curtis discuss consistency and seizing opportunities when they arise. Dumb and Dumbest #433 is streaming now and it’s all about Carpe Diem. 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
Dumb and Dumbest Episode #432: John Browne of Riffhard
Matt and Curtis interviewed John Browne of Monuments, who now teaches fans guitar lessons daily via Riffhard. Hear the story on Dumb and Dumbest Episode #432 is streaming now and it’s an interview with John Browne of Riffhard! 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
After The Burial – Evergreen
Having already reviewed Whitechapel this year, it seems only fitting that a new After The Burial record would come along so soon after. Whilst not being in the same sphere of musical style at all both bands are at a similar point in their careers. After The Burial much like Whitechapel are also absolute masters of their sound a band that has remained pretty much unrivaled in terms of musicianship and influence.Continue reading
Ghost Iris – Apple Of Discord
Amongst the packed djent arena, Danish troupe Ghost Iris has always been a strong and reliable act that have never quite managed to step up to the heady heights of the scenes leading lights, such as Monuments. In the face of a fast-moving scene, how can Ghost Iris now adapt? To use a wrestling metaphor, latest album Apple Of Discord (Long Branch Records) is the plucky and ever decent mid-carder suddenly about to make the main event push.Continue reading
Damnation 2018 – Leeds, UK
In the face of trying financial times for bands and gig-bookers alike, the fact that Damnation Festival still pulled off another sell-out edition is both impressive and heartening. Despite their own admissions about a couple of missed opportunities this year, Damnation always manage to bring an unmissable line-up that caters for a wide fan base, be it lovers of Extreme or the more Progressive, and once more they have done so with love and more than a few surprise additions!Continue reading