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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #326: Why CD’s Matter & The Great Vinyl Fire

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The humble CD, now almost forty years old, is arguably more important than ever. Matt and Keefy go deep about the importance of the CD, the value of physical media and the possible longterm implications from the Apollo Records Fire.  Dumb and Dumbest Episode #326 is streaming now and it’s all about Why CD’s Matter & The Great Vinyl Fire! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR) and Keith Chachkes (Ghost Cult/BDWE Media). In addition to the podcast, Matt, Curtis, and Keith all host The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! DM Matt or Curtis at the links below for detailsContinue reading →


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #325: Free Band Promo Ideas

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Matt and Curtis are back with some free help on how to promote your band, grow your following and get ahead! Dumb and Dumbest Episode #325 is streaming now and it’s all about  Free Band Promo Ideas! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR) and Keith Chachkes (Ghost Cult/BDWE Media). In addition to the podcast, Matt, Curtis, and Keith all host The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! DM Matt or Curtis at the links below for detailsContinue reading →


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #324: What To Expect from PR

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More and more often, bands don’t seem to understand the role and responsibilities of good PR. This may be to the prevalence of bad actors in the scene. Matt and Curtis try to break it down for you!  Dumb and Dumbest Episode #324 is streaming now and it’s all about What To Expect from PR! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR) and Keith Chachkes (Ghost Cult/BDWE Media). In addition to the podcast, Matt, Curtis, and Keith all host The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! DM Matt or Curtis at the links below for detailsContinue reading →


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #323: Finn McKenty of Punk Rock MBA Talks DIY!

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Finn McKenty of The Punk Rock MBA has impressed us for years and years, first by building a community on Facebook, and more recently with his YouTube Channel and his new podcast! Dumb and Dumbest Episode #323 is streaming now and its an interview with Finn McKenty of Punk Rock MBA Talks DIY! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenges, low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! DM Matt or Curtis at the links below for detailsContinue reading →


The Punk Rock MBA Analyzes Why Paramore, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, & Blink 182 Are Successful

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Finn McKenty, The Punk Rock MBA is back again with another video at his popular YouTube channel critiquing musicians and bands. What matters the most? Vocal ability? Good looks? Star power? Specifically, he has a chart to analyze the talents of popular singers and bands such as Hayley Williams (Paramore), Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour), Tom Delonge (Blink-182), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Fronzilla, Andy Black, Phil Anselmo (Pantera/Down), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Rob Zombie, Oli Sykes, M Shadows, Brendon Urie (Panic At The Disco) Austin Carlile (ex of Mice & Men), Gwen Stefani, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande, Lil Peep, Charli XCX and more! Finnposts new videos every week and just launched a brand new podcast too!

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The Punk Rock MBA Examines Why God Forbid, Candiria and Shadows Fall Didn’t Become Bigger

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Music Marketer and YouTuber Finn McKenty, The Punk Rock MBA is back with another video examining the scene and asking the tough questions to the music fandom. In this episode, he discusses his thoughts on why metalcore bands such as God Forbid, Candiria, Shadows Fall, and I See Stars did get bigger. Check it out! Continue reading →


The Punk Rock MBA Examines The Most Hated Bands in Metalcore: Emmure, Bring Me The Horizon, and Attila

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Finn McKenty, The Punk Rock MBA is at It again with another video in which he examines the video Venn diagram of music, culture, marketing and success of Metalcore and Deathcore. In addition to Emmure, Bring Me The Horizon, and Attila, he also looks at how Emmure sounds like newer Meshuggah and also has a penchant for songs about fellatio, marketing and promotion, BMTH’s changes over the years, Attila and their leader Fronz being the classic wrestling “heel” band (specifically “Chael Sonnen of metal”), and more! Continue reading →


The Punk Rock MBA Examines Old School Music Versus Today

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In the newest video from YouTuber and music marketing expert Finn McKenty, The Punk Rock MBA, he examines the common complaint as to whether music was better “back in the day” versus right now. He examines this across genres, musical ability, recording techniques like “autotune”, and pro-tools, and cultural changes to make his case. Check it out! Continue reading →


The Punk Rock MBA Analyzes How My Chemical Romance Got So Big?

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It’s time for another video by ” The Punk Rock MBA” Finn McKenty, YouTuber, music marketing expert, music critic, and fan. He’s back with a new video analyzing how My Chemical Romance went from unknown, to a dominant force in popular music, and then disbanded. Check it out!Continue reading →


The Punk Rock MBA Examines How Suicide Silence Redefined Deathcore

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Music Marketing expert and YouTuber Finn McKenty’s Punk Rock MBA channel has done another video examining the wide-reaching impact of bands. In a brand new episode, Finn investigates Suicide Silence, their humble beginnings, their meteoric rise, and the factors behind their lasting impact and traction in the Deathcore genre. Check it out! Continue reading →