ALBUM REVIEW: Alex Melton – Southern Charm


 

Music lovers that find themselves doom-scrolling on TikTok are likely to have stumbled into Alex Melton’s amped-up pop-Punk renditions of Country icons like Chris Stapleton and Garth Brooks, or more subdued country takes on the likes of A Day to Remember, or Green Day.

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #305: Interview with Austin the Manager


Regardless of where you get your start in the music business, it’s crucial to grind hard at your goals every single day! Dumb and Dumbest #305 is streaming now and it’s an interview with Austin the Manager! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #304: Chris Van and Metal In Zimbabwe Part II


Once again the Podcast welcomes in Zimbabwe metaller Chris Van of the band Dividing the Element! Dumb and Dumbest #304 is streaming now and it’s all about Metal in Zimbabwe Part II. Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #303: Did it Work? Do it Again!


When it comes to Music Marketing, innovation is overrated. Dumb and Dumbest #303 is streaming now and it’s all about Did it Work? Do it Again! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Today is the last day to sign up for the current challenge, the Tuning Up Your Social Media for Labels Challenge! Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #302: Self Sabotaging Bands


If you are really focused on making music your career, the number one thing bands should keep in mind is this: don’t be a barrier to your own success. Dumb and Dumbest #302 is streaming now and it’s all about Self Sabotaging Bands! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Today is the last day to sign up for the current challenge, the Tuning Up Your Social Media for Labels Challenge! Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #301: The Secret and You!


Every success story begins with a first step. You won’t ever reach your goals without trying in the first place. Dumb and Dumbest #301 is streaming now and it’s all about The Secret and You! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Today is the last day to sign up for the current challenge, the Tuning Up Your Social Media for Labels Challenge! Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #300: Statistics!


Episode 300! For the first podcast of 2020, it’s time for a deep dive on social media stats and creatine benchmarks to judge your success. Dumb and Dumbest #300 is streaming now and it’s all about Statistics! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Today is the last day to sign up for the current challenge, the Tuning Up Your Social Media for Labels Challenge! Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #299: Interview with Terra Pesada’s Leslie Bornstein


Moving into 2020, it’s time to shed your expectations of what heavy music is and where it comes from! Dumb and Dumbest #299 is streaming and it’s an Interview with Terra Pesada’s Leslie Bornstein! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Today is the last day to sign up for the current challenge, the Tuning Up Your Social Media for Labels Challenge! Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #298: Interview with Paul of Outerloop Coaching


The age-old question in the music business is this: do you need talent to “make it”, or is implementing strategy, planning, and marketing enough to build success. Dumb and Dumbest #298 is streaming and it’s an Interview with Paul of Outerloop Coaching! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Today is the last day to sign up for the current challenge, the Tuning Up Your Social Media for Labels Challenge! Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #297: Why You Aren’t Posting Enough


Getting your Social Media Strategy and Tactics razor-sharp for the new year is not just everything, it’s the only thing. Dumb and Dumbest #297 is streaming and it’s all about Why You Aren’t Posting Enough! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Today is the last day to sign up for the current challenge, the Tuning Up Your Social Media for Labels Challenge! Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading