As we previously reported a few weeks ago, Music retail giant Sam Ash has announced they are closing 18 more stores across the country, including historic locations in Huntington, Long Island, Connecticut, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and Clearwater, Florida. Now it is confirmed another store on the list of stores closing includes their flagship store on 34th Street in Manhattan, New York City. This news is devastating to the music world. The brand has not made public statements about which stores are close. The store is now full of signs touting a closing and liquidation sale. The current location is across the street from Hammerstein Ballroom, but the once iconic store founded in 1924 by Samuel Ash from Brooklyn, was located at the infamous Musicians Row on 48th Street in Manhattan until 2012. The brand has seen increasingly tough times of late, including the death of long-time brand steward Sammy Ash, who was the acting COO until his death in September 2023. Continue reading
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Epic Games Sells a Stake in Bandcamp to Songtradr – A Music Licensing Platform and Marketplace
According to a published report from Blabbermouth.net, Songtradr, a music licensing platform and marketplace company supporting artists, labels and publishers, and Epic Games, a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology, announced today that Songtradr is acquiring Bandcamp. Songtradr will continue to operate Bandcamp as a marketplace and music community with an artist-first revenue share.
PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 352 – Natasha Gorey (RPMpromotion) Beyond The Review
Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in Natasha Gorey (RPMpromotion) to discuss reviews. Continue reading
PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 351 – Hans Platz (Feuerschwanz. Dark Side of The Moon): Is it a Show or a Concert
Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in Hans Platz (Feuerschwanz. Dark Side of The Moon) to discuss his new album, with Feuerschwanz and the art of performing. Continue reading
PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 350- Adrian Baxter (artist to The Halo Effect, Blackbraid, and more): Why Artists Should be Selfish
Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in Adrian Baxter, metal artwork creator.Continue reading
PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 349 – Jenny Mac: The New Social Media Specialist of C-Squared Music Marketing
Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in C-Sqaured Marketing’s new Social Media Specialist Jenny Mac about the do’s and don’ts of social media management, concentration, and advertising! Continue reading
PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 348 – Estevan Vega (Capulet Entertainment) on Starting and Running Capulet Fest
Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in promoter and author Estevan Vega (Capulet Entertainment) about Capulet Fest – taking place this weekend in Connecticut and featuring Norma Jean, Miss May I, Anberlin, All That Remains, and more.Continue reading
PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 341 – Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine on Advertising for Bands
Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome in Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine to discuss advertising strategies and how bands can make the most of their money. Continue reading
PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 340 – JJ Koczan (The Obelisk): The Hidden Perks of Hiring PR
Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome back friend of the show JJ Koczan of The Obelisk to discuss The Hidden Perks of Hiring PR. Continue reading
PODCAST: Heavy Business Episode 339 – Holly Royle on How to DIY Your Own PR Campaign
Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You’ve toiled away to make your music great, don’t drop the ball on the promotion! Meet your hosts – seasoned PR professional Curtis Dewar, and metal musician Aliyah Daye. We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as they chat with musicians, record execs, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs. In this episode, Aliyah and Curtis welcome Holly Royle to teach bands how to do their own DIY PR campaigns.Continue reading