THE MUSIC BIZ WEEKLY podcast announces their new co-host BLASKO. Blasko joins podcast founder Michael Brandvold and is replacing Jay Gilbert who stepped down to focus his efforts on teaching. Blasko is one of the rare figures who has lived in the music industry from every angle. He built a multi-decade career around one thing: his passion for heavy metal, turning it into a life on global stages with Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie, managing Grammy-winning artists, and helping build culture-shifting brands like Liquid Death. Blasko specializes in the intersection of music, creativity, brand building, and the new wave of AI tools reshaping the industry. His message resonates with artists, managers, founders, and creators seeking to understand what actually works in 2026 and beyond.
Commenting on joining The Music Biz Weekly podcast Blasko said, “I have been a recurring guest on the Music Biz Weekly podcast for 10 years, and I am excited to join Michael as co-host. Independent musicians should tune in for some of the sharpest and most relevant insights and guidance for crafting a career in this wild and crazy business of ours!”
In 2026 The Music Biz Weekly podcast is celebrating over 15 years and over 600 weekly episodes. Every week on The Music Biz Weekly podcast discussions focus on the very latest trends, tools and tactics that you need to succeed in this new music business. Guests include artists, managers, label and distribution staffers, music business professors, attorneys, A&R reps as well as representatives from emerging music platforms. The Music Biz Weekly podcast has maintained a close relationship over the years with Bandsintown and Hypebot.
The Music Biz Weekly podcast was recently selected as the #3 BEST MUSIC MARKETING PODCAST in the U.S. by Million Podcasts a podcast directory.
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About Michael Brandvold
Michael Brandvold is a music industry consultant based in California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas tour promotion, album promotion, publicity, VIP programs, social media management, content and digital strategy.
Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program.
Michael has also managed the online efforts for BraveWords Records (Paul Di’Anno, Chris Slade, Alcatrazz, Bangalore Choir, Crimson Glory) Raven, Warlord, Onslaught, BIOHAZARD, Foghat, W.A.S.P., KISS, ACCEPT, SOiL, Dream Theater, Little Caesar, Narada Michael Walden, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few.