In this week's episode, we are joined by Tony Webster of The Metal Command Podcast to discuss PR and how to break through despite oversaturation

New episode with Levi Benton of MISS MAY I!

Ian Chainey joins Curtis and Justin on this week's episode to discuss relevancy!

In this episode of Heavy Business, Justin Roth and Curtis Dewar sit down with the one and only Joshua Toomey of Knotfest and Talk Toomey. They delve into the art of interviewing, share behind-the-scenes stories, and explore the dynamic world of heavy music media. Tune in for a captivating conversation with the interviewer who has interviewed them all! Listen to Talk Toomey: https://knotfest.com/blogs/talk-toomey

Join us for Justin Roth's debut as Co-Host alongside Curtis! In this episode, they delve into the delicate art of addressing controversial topics as a band. They explore the pros and cons, share personal insights, and discuss how such decisions can impact your band's image and fanbase. Don't miss this engaging conversation on navigating the tricky waters of controversy in the music industry.

Our host Aliyah steps away from the podcast, and introduces you to your new host, Justin Roth of WAR CURSE. Join them, Curtis, and Cori in a discussion about balance, priorities, and sacrifice. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development, ads management and sales consulting. With agents in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom,...

Virtue signaling, hypocrisy, double standards, holier-than-thou morality, whatever you call it, Pedro argues it has an impact on your personal integrity. Join us for a rather philosophical discussion on how it does. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development, ads management and sales consulting. With agents in Canada, the United...

 Join us in our discussion on how to maximize 3 aspects of your next album campaign - interviews, video content, and social media content. Including a deep dive into well-known independent bands' campaigns.  Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development, ads management and sales consulting. With agents in Canada, the United States and the...

Justin has written for virtually every metal publication, including Rolling Stone, STEREOGUM, and currently, DECIBEL. Beyond hearing his story of how he got into metal journalism, we also discuss a range of topics relating to journalism, tips for getting started, how to keep your pieces engaging, and how AI is affecting the field.  Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR...

Fae Scott-Dench (aka Death Metal Mum) chats with us about PR, tips for bands doing self-promo, social media, networking and more! Also get into the debate about pineapple on pizza and chip butties! Follow Fae @deathmetalmum on all platforms Listen to her podcase with Brian Slagel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V1pBymWLXyOSzRbOVrL16?si=8c04c221685b4f4b Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album...

Cori talks about navigating your first music PR campaign for long-term success Read the full blog here: https://csquared.info/harmonizing-expectations-navigating-your-first-music-pr-campaign-for-long-term-success/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development, ads management and sales consulting. With agents in Canada, the United States...

Nerding out about MERCH! Justin has 10-15 years of experience in graphic design (for OBITUARY, EXODUS and more) and merch creation (Screenprinting, embroidery, DTG) - Tune in to hear us go through a LAUNDRY LIST of merch concerns and pro tips. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development, ads management and sales consulting. With agents...

Greg Kennelty joins Cori and Aliyah to talk about his new label, Embalmer Records - "a record label focused on unearthing and preserving classics from across the metal genre." We also chat about what keeps a site like Metal Injection going strong, when we see many other metal sites folding. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development,...

Keep your eye out for these notorious music industry scams! Ian helps identify how to sift through the red flags and identify the legitimate opportunities Read Ian's Column: The Black Market: The Month In Metal - Stereogum Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development, ads management and sales consulting. With agents in Canada, the...

Is AI something we should try to keep out of art and music, or is it just one more of many tools being used in art and music today? From working in technology for many years, Jasper brings nuanced thoughts and rationale to the conversation. Check out Jasper's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/belgianjasper Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation,...

Specific examples, explanations of ROI and why ads cost so much, and even MORE if you don't have some key pieces in place. And also, sourdough tips. Expounding on this blog article: https://csquared.info/beyond-paid-ads-why-emerging-musicians-should-focus-on-organic-growth/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development, ads...

UK-Based musician Duncan Evans chatted with us about his upcoming release strategies. Tune in to see what tips you can pick up for your next release. Check out Duncan Evans https://www.duncanevans-music.co.uk/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development, ads management and sales consulting. With agents in Canada, the United...

Bio: Emma has over twenty years of playing experience, and has received national recognition from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada.  Although flute has been her main focus for many years, in university she developed a love of video game music and sound. She began to expand upon those skills and now splits her time working as a sound designer and editor, a session musician and as a flute folk metal solo artist under the name Ember Belladonna. ​ Interested in our services? C-Squared...

C-Squared cofounder Cori Westbrook and Aliyah dive into a recent blog post from the C-Squared blog about exclusive premieres, why they are a dying practice, and what you can do instead! Read the blog post https://csquared.info/rethinking-the-strategy-why-premiering-your-track-or-video-on-a-website-might-not-be-ideal/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation,...

In today's episode, Randy talks about the seminar "Legal Fundamentals for Musicians" - and why legal issues matter to all bands: professional, solo, or passion projects - and what you can do to protect your music and your legacy. LEARN MORE: https://csquared.info/seminar-legal-fundamentals-for-musicians/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social...

Now Electric Callboy's Tour Manager, Tank the Tech came on the podcast to discuss what exactly goes into tour managing, how he got there, and what other roles play a major part in a tour's success. #musicbusiness #musicindustry #touring #tourmanager

Ian Chainey, famous for the off-topic interview, discusses why fans are interested in artists outside of the bounds of their music, and how you can tune into this to build community around these things. What should bands post about other than their music, and to what extent should they do this? Hear what Ian, Curtis, and Aliyah have to say about the topic on this week's episode of HEAVY BUSINESS. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and...

Pedro Almeida is back to talk about networking. Pedro has grown his channel to be a major metal media force! From local to international, from in person to from your computer or smart phone, take heed of the lessons he shares here and up your networking game.  Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion, PR consultation, social network development, ads management and sales...

Please join me, Aliyah, in welcoming BACK the illustrious Cori Westbrook as a co-host on the podcast! Tune in to hear about what's been happening in her life since she took her hiatus from the podcast, and the experience she now brings to the table. Cori Westbrook is the co-founder of and production manager for C-Squared, managing editor for KNOTFEST, and head of marketing for Reigning Phoenix Music, the US counterpart to Atomic Fire Records. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a...