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TikTok Shuts Down All Accounts In The USA

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The TikTok Ban in the USA went into effect at approximately 10:30 PM Eastern time on January 18th, 2024, just ahead of the Ban on the Network originally signed into an executive order by President Trump and upheld by the Supreme Court on Friday. No users can use the network and you are shown a message telling users in the USA their service is suspended “but they are working on a solution.” It say7s you can login to access your information and content, but users are reporting you cannot. Other Chinese-owned apps such as CapCut and Lemon8 are also unavailable. Launched by Chinese company ByteDance in 2016. TikTok was the number one most-downloaded app in 2021 and a top 5 app in 2022-2024. Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Charlie Parra del Riego on Shred Guitar, Touring with Chris Jericho (Fozzy), and Social Media

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In this episode, Keefy caught up with Guitar master and Content Creator Charlie Parra del Riego! In addition to having several bands, touring with Chris Jericho’s (Fozzy) covers band around the world, Charlie is an infamous YouTuber with many iconic videos, covers, and collabs, and social media influencer! We talked all about his many interests and areas of expertise!Continue reading →


Paramore Updates Fans on The Future of Their Band

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Paramore has taken to social media to clarify their recent activities which alarmed fans that the band was headed for a hiatus or another break up. The band has stated their contract with their former label, Atlantic Records is done and they are fully DIY and independent, and expect to be for a long time. They also announced they are the Record Store Day Ambassadors for 2024. Their comeback album This is Why (Atlantic Records) was one of the Ghost Cult, staff-voted Albums of The Year for 2023.  The band does have some tour dates with Taylor Swift, and festivals on the books for 2024. Continue reading →


PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 352 – Natasha Gorey (RPMpromotion) Beyond The Review

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Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in Natasha Gorey (RPMpromotion) to discuss reviews. Continue reading →

PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 351 – Hans Platz (Feuerschwanz. Dark Side of The Moon): Is it a Show or a Concert

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Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in  Hans Platz (Feuerschwanz. Dark Side of The Moon) to discuss his new album, with Feuerschwanz and the art of performing. Continue reading →

PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 350- Adrian Baxter (artist to The Halo Effect, Blackbraid, and more): Why Artists Should be Selfish

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Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in Adrian Baxter, metal artwork creator.Continue reading →

PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 349 – Jenny Mac: The New Social Media Specialist of C-Squared Music Marketing

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Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in C-Sqaured Marketing’s new Social Media Specialist Jenny Mac about the do’s and don’ts of social media management, concentration, and advertising! Continue reading →

PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 348 – Estevan Vega (Capulet Entertainment) on Starting and Running Capulet Fest

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Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in promoter and author Estevan Vega (Capulet Entertainment) about Capulet Fest – taking place this weekend in Connecticut and featuring Norma Jean, Miss May I, Anberlin, All That Remains, and more.Continue reading →

PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 341 – Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine on Advertising for Bands

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Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine to discuss advertising strategies and how bands can make the most of their money.   Continue reading →

PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 340 – JJ Koczan (The Obelisk): The Hidden Perks of Hiring PR

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Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome back friend of the show JJ Koczan of The Obelisk to discuss The Hidden Perks of Hiring PR.  Continue reading →