The Punk Rock MBA

The Punk Rock MBA

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The Punk Rock MBA episodes

  • BANDS - QUIT WHINING ABOUT SPOTIFY!

    Why should bands quit complaining about Spotify royalties? I explain:

    • Why Spotify's real value is discovery via their curated playlists (eg Rap Caviar) and algorithmic ones like Discover Weekly and Your Daily Mix
    • Spotify vs Bandcamp in terms of royalties and discovery
    • How Spotify is like Amazon, Wal-Mart, and other distribution channels
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      12 min
    • Investing in Your Music Career with Dan Tsurif and Eyal Levi

      Social media, paid engagement, buy-ons, video content, paid mentorship: where modern marketing elements such as these fit into a music or production career and when to incorporate them are always at the top of the list of questions people ask. They’re also at the top of the list of things people tend to get wrong, and getting them wrong can be a waste of money and derail a career. If you want to know how to get them right then you’re definitely going to want to pay attention to what we’ve got to say on this episode.

      On this episode:

      • ‘Buying success’, having the resources to open doors
      • Paying for advice from successful people as a useful resource
      • Talking numbers on views/likes and when it’s time to invest in a project
      • URM Podcast and Asking Alexandria as case studies of developing a successful project
      • Bands buying on to tours – when it makes sense and when it doesn’t
      • The dynamic between in-person events like NAMM or URM Summit and online interaction
      • Facebook ads, likes, and the evolving social media landscape
      • Graduate school, higher education – when does it help or hurt your career opportunities
      • Learning from the media approach of this generation of up-and-coming rap artists, music videos – “what’s the twist?”
      • The importance of having a social media following for a band versus a producer/engineer/mixer
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        2 hr 48 min
      • AM I BIASED AGAINST METAL? Lorna Shore, Tom Macdonald & pop-punk revival

        Another edition of viewer comments! Some of what I talk about:

        • Is the pop-punk revival a fad? (Jxdn, Mod Sun, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Barker, etc)
        • Eskimo Callboy's "Hypa Hypa," Lorna Shore "To The Hellfire"
        • Was I wrong about Tom Macdonald?
        • Tramp Stamps "I'd Rather Die", AFI, and Five Finger Death Punch
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          25 min
        • Slaughter to Prevail

          Jack Simmons from Slaughter to Prevail joins Finn Mckenty to discuss:

          • The logistical challenges of having members in more than one country
          • Cutting out the middle-man in order to make more money
          • The amount of planning that goes into touring
          • And more!
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            51 min
          • My interview on No Jumper

            Finn Mckenty joins Adam22 on No Jumper to talk about the rock scene of their teenage years, how Finn got into media, his content and elaborates on his goal to work with a big corporation and take their content to another level.

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            2 hr
          • Slay At Home: Monetizing Metal Panel

            A discussion on how the music industry continues to adapt through the digital age, and new ways we've seen brands and artists monetize with new tools.

            “Monetizing Metal” with special guests: Matt Heafy (Trivium), Finn McKenty (YouTuber), Vince Edwards (Metal Blade Records). Hosted by Robert Pasbani (Metal Injection).

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            57 min
          • Ouija Macc

            Ouija Macc is a Juggalo rapper and he joins the podcast to chat with Finn Mckenty about:

            • How leaving Las Vegas improved his life
            • The misconceptions of Juggalos
            • Dealing with haters in the comments section
            • And more!
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              59 min
            • How I got my dream job (and you can too)

              How I got my dream job making videos for Flo Multizine back in 2004-2006. We worked with Underoath, Bam Margera, Queens Of The Stone Age, Quiksilver, Element and tons of other music/action sports names from back then.

              Here's how I got the job, and how you can use the same approach to get YOUR dream job!

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              17 min
            • Tommy End

              Tommy End (formerly known as Aleister Black from WWE NXT) joins the podcast to chat with Finn Mckenty about:

              • How music and wrestling are similar from a marketing perspective
              • Running his brand Blxckmass Clothing
              • Never giving up on your dreams
              • And more!
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                58 min
              • No, You Shouldn't Get Rewarded For Adulting

                Finn and Linh went live on Instagram to answer questions about relationships, Linh going full-time on YouTube, video games, and more!

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                1 hr 24 min

              About The Punk Rock MBA

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              Finn Mckenty of The Punk Rock MBA YouTube channel interviews the best and brightest people in the music industry. Past guests include Anthony Fantano, Avenged Sevenfold, Fronz (Attila), Caleb Shomo…