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We are joined by John Torra, the new lead singer of Quiet Riot. Episode 692: We are joined by John Torra, the new lead singer of Quiet Riot. John shared his background growing up in Long Island, his early musical influences like Elvis Presley and Van Halen, and how he taught himself to sing by […]
John’s YouTube covers and online presence led to mainstream media attention and a positive reception, comparing his rise to the “Rockstar” movie narrative. Episode 691: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast featured a discussion between Michael and Blasko about the recent announcement of John Torra as the new lead singer of Quiet Riot. They explored how […]
Paul Gargano, a music manager with a background in journalism and former editor of Metal Edge magazine, discusses trends in the music business Episode 690: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast featured Paul Gargano, a music manager with a background in journalism and former editor of Metal Edge magazine, discussing trends in the music business. The […]
The marketing challenges faced by Stanley Simmons, the singer-songwriter duo consisting of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley’s sons, Evan and Nick Episode 689: The Music Biz Weekly Podcast discussed the marketing challenges faced by Stanley Simmons, the singer-songwriter duo consisting of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley’s sons, Evan and Nick. Michael and Blasko explored how […]
Strategies for opening acts to maximize their opportunities, including reading the audience, incorporating familiar covers into sets, showcasing band members’ talents, and engaging directly with fans after performances. Episode 688: Michael and Blasko discussed Blasko’s recent successful tour with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, where they observed strong attendance and positive fan engagement despite challenging […]



