Dumb & Dumbest

Dumb & Dumbest

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Dumb & Dumbest episodes

  • Episode 75: Getting Signed & Building A Band Around You Recording

    Matt and Curtis share some IMPORTANT thoughts about how to get signed in an environment where there aren't a ton of musicians and you are trying to develop a scene.


     

    Curtis wants you to check out his new social media guide:

    bit.ly/2TP6fYG 

    Matt thinks you should check out his eBooks: dropoutmedia.net/ebooks/ 

    Also check our amazing hosts Ghost Cult on Instagram:

    www.instagram.com/ghostcultmag/  

    While you're at it, do us a solid and pick up one of the following!

    Our favorite books:

    Crush It, by Gary Vaynerchuk: https://amzn.to/2VfyYXg

    Expert Secrets, by Russell Brunson: https://amzn.to/2Rq1JRZ

    Get More Fans, by Jesse Cannon: https://amzn.to/2rYAYWz

    Or if you want a great sounding podcast, or merely want to improve your web calls, grab this mic I use from Blue, it's badass!

    https://amzn.to/2BP5iam

    19 min
  • Episode 74: What to do when Your Band Gets Traction

    So your music video is starting to get some forward motion? Here's what you do to make it work for you. 

     

    Curtis wants you to check out his new social media guide:

    bit.ly/2TP6fYG 

    Matt thinks you should check out his eBooks: dropoutmedia.net/ebooks/ 

    Also check our amazing hosts Ghost Cult on Instagram:

    www.instagram.com/ghostcultmag/  

    While you're at it, do us a solid and pick up one of the following!

    Our favorite books:

    Crush It, by Gary Vaynerchuk: https://amzn.to/2VfyYXg

    Expert Secrets, by Russell Brunson: https://amzn.to/2Rq1JRZ

    Get More Fans, by Jesse Cannon: https://amzn.to/2rYAYWz

    Or if you want a great sounding podcast, or merely want to improve your web calls, grab this mic I use from Blue, it's badass!

    https://amzn.to/2BP5iam

    22 min
  • Episode 73: How To Create An Effective EPK

     We talk about how to build an effective EPK. 

    Curtis wants you to check out his new social media guide:

    bit.ly/2TP6fYG 

    Matt thinks you should check out his eBooks: dropoutmedia.net/ebooks/ 

    Also check our amazing hosts Ghost Cult on Instagram:

    www.instagram.com/ghostcultmag/  

    While you're at it, do us a solid and pick up one of the following!

    Our favorite books:

    Crush It, by Gary Vaynerchuk: https://amzn.to/2VfyYXg

    Expert Secrets, by Russell Brunson: https://amzn.to/2Rq1JRZ

    Get More Fans, by Jesse Cannon: https://amzn.to/2rYAYWz

    Or if you want a great sounding podcast, or merely want to improve your web calls, grab this mic I use from Blue, it's badass!

    https://amzn.to/2BP5iam

    19 min
  • Episode 72: Holiday Promo For Your DIY Band

    We dig into promoting your band over holiday. Also we do affiliate links now so get in on it! 

     Curtis wants you to check out his new social media guide:

    bit.ly/2TP6fYG 

    Matt thinks you should check out his eBooks: dropoutmedia.net/ebooks/ 

    Also check our amazing hosts Ghost Cult on Instagram:

    www.instagram.com/ghostcultmag/  


    While you're at it, do us a solid and pick up one of the following!

    Our favorite books:

    Thank You Economy, by Gary Vaynerchuk: https://amzn.to/2CDFwrw

    DotCom Secrets, by Russell Brunson: https://amzn.to/2CDZWAL

    How To Make It In The New Music Industry, by Ari Herstand: https://amzn.to/2BXhdmX


    Or if you want a great sounding podcast, or merely want to improve your web calls, grab this mic I use, it's badass!

    https://amzn.to/2BP5iam

    12 min
  • Episode 71: Arch Enemy Photographer controversy

    Some of you might be aware of the controversy from the Metal Blast article linked below. Curtis and Matt take the issue head on.

    Controversial article in question: 

    https://www.metalblast.net/blog/how-i-got-banned-from-photographing-arch-enemy/?fbclid=IwAR0amcVtblhSmwRvkh-Srzp2CBsIy6MoJdGLHPAUq1P3tk3T88JYNbkUtaQ


     

     Curtis wants you to check out his new social media guide:

    bit.ly/2TP6fYG

    Matt thinks you should check out his eBooks: dropoutmedia.net/ebooks/

    Also check our amazing hosts Ghost Cult on Instagram:

    www.instagram.com/ghostcultmag/  

    25 min
  • Episode 70 - Clickbait and Metal Journalism

    Matt & Curtis talk about the impact of clickbait on metal journalism, why it's there and how it works. 

     Curtis wants you to check out his new social media guide:

    bit.ly/2TP6fYG

    Matt thinks you should check out his eBooks: dropoutmedia.net/ebooks/

    Also check our amazing hosts Ghost Cult on Instagram:

    www.instagram.com/ghostcultmag/  

    15 min
  • Yes, A Threatin Episode
    Jered speaks, we discuss.
    Links and stuff removed from this episode because we were having issues with our distributor. Sorry for the delay on this one guys - but again, issues with our very helpful and patient distributor. All is well now though and should be fine going forward!
    25 min
  • Episode 68: Fan Relationships
    Talk about the VITAL world of fan relationships!
    Curtis wants you to check out his new social media guide:
    bit.ly/2TP6fYG
    Matt thinks you should check out his eBooks: dropoutmedia.net/ebooks/
    Also check our amazing hosts Ghost Cult on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/ghostcultmag/
    15 min
  • Episode 67: Why Your Band Isn't Getting Signed
    CRUCIAL episode for everyone wondering why labels aren't interested in their band.
    If you are curious about WOOAAARGH Records one of our favorite labels find out more here: http://www.wooaaargh.com/en_US
    Curtis wants you to check out his new social media guide:
    bit.ly/2TP6fYG
    Matt thinks you should check out his eBooks: dropoutmedia.net/ebooks/
    32 min
  • Episode 66: Telling A Story With Your Band
    Matt and Curtis talk about the IMPORTANCE of telling a STORY with your band and constructing a participatory narrative.
    Curtis wants you to check out his new social media guide:
    bit.ly/2TP6fYG
    Matt thinks you should check out his eBooks: dropoutmedia.net/ebooks/
    21 min

About Dumb & Dumbest

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Welcome to Dumb & Dumbest where Curtis Dewar of Dewar PR and Matt Bacon of Dropout Media talk about independent band faux pas, Music PR, entrepreneurship and cats.