Heavy Business

Surprise drops, 5-month campaigns, and everything in between - we discussed the different strategies we've been seeing, from big-time bands to artists just starting out. Which one suits your band's next release?

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/

From starting on a major label, to making their own music videos, hear what Dave Neabore has to say about Dog Eat Dog's career, and what advice he has for rising artists.

Get your copy of DOG EAT DOG's new album "Free Radicals" now!

https://dogeatdog.lnk.to/FreeRadicals

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/

Miss Krystle came on the podcast and generously shared a ton of knowledge about music law, including copyright registration, label contract red flags and more.

Check out her site

https://topmusicattorney.com/

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/

Ian Chainey, Curtis, and Aliyah chat about bandcamp changes, AI journalism, crowd-sourcing decision making, the IT factor, and sick riffs in this latest episode of Heavy Business.

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/

From artist management, running a bedroom label, project managing for one of the biggest metal labels and more, we got some valuable insight into the world of Kragen! Get an insider look at how record labels set up releases, and pick up what you can expect to be able to DIY vs what can come from working with a label. What does the physical product market look like nowadays (CD, vinyl, cassette?), what makes artists desirable to work with, what should artists look for in management, and more!

See HEATHEN at their upcoming shows:

October 13 @ The Cornerstone - Berkeley, CA
October 15 @ LA Gates of Metal Festival - The Garden Amphitheater - Garden Grove CA

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/

A woman of many hats, Anne Catherine Swallow is a product manager at Atomic Fire, as well as being part of the management team for EPICA, INSOMNIUM, and SEPULTURA at Feat First Management. We were so grateful to have her insights on how some of the best bands in the scene operate, and how the same principles can apply to every band, even yours! 

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/

Tommy gave a lot of insights into the music industry, how it has changed over the years, and how it may still be the same. Networking and touring feature in the conversation, as well as the importance of video and radio. We also discuss what labels do for bands, and why indie labels may better for metal to this day. We covered a lot of ground in not too much time, so definitely tune in to see what you can learn from Tommy!

PRE-ORDER "STATE OF EMERGENCY" PRONG- State of Emergency / Limited Edition Red Black Marbled LP / PRE-ORDER RELEASE DATE 10/06/2023 (napalmrecordsamerica.com)

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/

Kyle has traveled around the world on tour with Heathen, and some also with his own band Invicta. From playing big or small stages, how professionals behave on tour, and more, we got some insight into the world of a touring musician.

CHECK OUT INVICTA ON TOUR:

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/

The boys from Atavistia came on to talk about their recent regional tour, and their upcoming tour with Skálmöld & Metsatöll! We also went over Bloodblast distribution, writing better songs, and favorite film scores.

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/

He's back, and we're talking more about ProgPower USA XXII! From the topic of booking lesser-known and USA-based bands, to culture and the legacy of the festival, join us for another in depth chat with Co-Promoter Milton Mendonça. Hear about how bands like Circus Maximus and Seven Spires got booked, learn about the combination of factors that go into selecting the lineup, and more.

Day 2 Tickets

ProgPower USA XXII Day 2 Tickets Sep 07, 2023 Atlanta, GA | Ticketmaster

Day 1 Tickets

ProgPower USA XXII Day 1 Tickets Sep 06, 2023 Atlanta, GA | Ticketmaster

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, we offer worldwide promotion for your music.  ⁠https://csquared.info/contact-us/