Podcasts by Louder With Ace

Albums That Changed Our Lives - Heavy Metal Soundtrack from 2022-02-24T13:00

Every once in a while an album comes along that just changes us. An album that is one of our go-to pleasures. An album that helps shape our musical taste. This week, Ace and Sean talk about a al...

Ace On Music Is Back! from 2022-02-17T08:00

We are back! After a extended break, the Ace on Music team is back and in full effect. What the heck happened? 

Ace - the Music Man is the manager of Thin Lizzy, Uriah Heep and others a...

Dynamic Pricing For Concert Tickets from 2021-08-29T10:00

Dynamic Ticket pricing is becoming the norm for concert tickets. Ever bought an airline ticket? Ever notice how the prices can change from day to day or even moment to moment? That ticketing mod...

Famous Bands With No Original Members Left from 2021-08-29T10:00

It is happening more and more... a band from your youth is still on tour playing the hits. But there are NONE of the original members left on the stage. Is that OK? Are these just glorified trib...

Streaming Music - Are Streaming Services Good For Artists? from 2021-07-24T07:00

Streaming services have taken over the music world. With each passing year we see less and less physical sales and more streaming. Today the guys discuss if streaming helps or hurts the musical ...

What Exactly Is A Band Manager? from 2021-07-24T06:00

Over the years I have spent being a band manager, the one question I frequently get asked is... "What exactly does a band's manager do?" Well, today We talk about what a band mana...

The Birth Of A Band - Tax The Heat from 2021-06-18T14:00

As a manager, once Adam and I started experiencing some success, a large number of artists (both established and unestablished) started reaching out to us seeing if we would be interested in man...

Underrated Albums From Established Artists from 2021-06-18T14:00

Anytime that a music fan embraces an artist's catalog, invariably, there are certain albums in the their lexicon that didn't get the attention they deserved. Maybe the current music tr...

Vaccine Passports - Is This The Future Of Live Music? from 2021-05-29T11:00

Now that the various vaccines effective against the COVID 19 virus are becoming more and more prevalent each and every day and more people are taking it daily, we are coming closer and closer to...

Can I Still Listen To Marilyn Manson? from 2021-04-02T13:00

In this age of cancel culture, I am a little lost about what I am supposed to do. I have been a fan of Marilyn Manson since the release of his first major album, “Portrait of an American Family”...

Concerts in a COVID Vaccine World from 2021-04-02T10:00

As the world is well on its way to getting the COVID vaccine to most people that want it, we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel as far as the ban on live concerts. It is expe...

Music and the Power of"E"- How has the Explicit Rating Impacted Music from 2021-03-25T12:00

The Power of ‘E’ – Does Explicit Warnings On Songs Help or Hinder?

A number of years ago, a bunch of Washington wives decided that music was becoming too adult and they lobbied Congress...

Artists, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and the Real Low Down Scoop from 2021-03-25T11:00

We will be talking about NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). NFTs are the talk of the town, with Kings of Leon pushed music to the forefront when they offered their new release as a NFT 
 
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What Is Your Favorite Band's Worst Album? from 2021-02-20T07:00

Every band has them... the albums that most of the fans don't like. Usually these albums come as a result of an artist trying to explore new musical avenues. Sometimes it because they made ...

Why Are Companies Like Hipgnosis buying all these catalogs for big $$$? Part 2 from 2021-02-13T07:00

This week we feature part two of our coverage of this topic.  Special Guests Seth Berg and Adam Parsons The music press has been filled with headlines over the past couple of years about compani...

Why Are Companies Like Hipgnosis Buying All These Catalogs for Big $$$? from 2021-02-06T08:00

Special Guests Seth Berg and Adam Parsons

The music press has been filled with headlines over the past couple of years about companies like Hipgnosis, Primary Wave, Round Hill and ...

Interview With Famed Album Cover Artist Ioannis - Part 2 from 2021-01-30T08:00

This week Ace and his team sit down for a chat with famed album cover artist Ioannis. His work has adorned the covers of scores of bands including Sepultura, Dream Theater, Uriah Heep, Styx, The...

Interview With Famed Album Cover Artist Ioannis - Part 1 from 2021-01-23T08:00

This week Ace and his team sit down for a chat with famed album cover artist Ioannis. His work has adorned the covers of scores of bands including Sepultura, Dream Theater, Uriah Heep, Styx, The...

Are Music Videos Still Relevant in 2021? from 2021-01-16T08:00

Our first show of 2021!  COVID has forced us to bring you the show in a slightly different format. 

Over the holidays I was working on some music videos for the clients that I mana...

How Musicians Are Financially Surviving The Pandemic - Finding Alternate Income Sources from 2020-12-13T14:00

With the global pandemic still forcing a hiatus on live music, musicians all over the world are looking for alternate income streams to get them through until live music is back in our lives. Wh...

The Genesis of Slipknot - Interview With Shawn Crahan from 2020-12-03T15:00

Last week we had such a great response to the interview with Corey Taylor that we posted, that I thought I would dust off another classic interview from my journalism days. When you are a journa...

Slipknot Interview from the Vaults from 2020-11-26T07:00

This week we take one from the vaults. Back on November 9th, 1999, I had the opportunity to interview Corey Taylor from Slipknot. This was recorded before the band really broke into the big time...

Music Publishing 101 with Special Guest Seth Berg from 2020-11-19T14:00

Music Publishing... one of the most misunderstood subjects in the music business.  How does it work?  How does it affect my music and more importantly, my income.  This week, Ace and Mark with d...

Seth Berg on Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and many more from 2020-11-08T14:00

Today we sit down with Seth Berg. Formerly a part of Capitol Records, Seth was a huge part of their music sync ad licensing efforts. But then he moved on and now has a company that looks after t...

Social Media And How It Relates To Your Band from 2020-11-05T07:00

Social Media platforms have evolved into a very important way for an artist to not only interact with the fans of their music, but also to give the fans the latest on the band's activities....

Halloween Music - The Scariest Artists and Songs from 2020-10-29T14:00

It’s that time of year again. I have always been a fan of horror movies and the like. And scary music is always a treat! This week we talk about our favorite Halloween inspired recordings. Also,...

How Do I Get My Band On Tour? Music Management 101 from 2020-10-22T06:00

The age old question... how do I get my band on tour?

Your band is starting to make an impact.  Your local shows are well attended, there is a buzz about your music.  It's time to ...

Does My Band Need A Manager? How Do We Get On Tour? What About Record Labels? from 2020-10-15T12:00

Today we start off with a tribute to one of the very best guitarist of all time, Eddie Van Halen.  The guy that embodied what a true rock star should be... you will be missed.

As a band...

Great Song Lyrics - The Right Words Can Make A Classic! from 2020-10-08T16:00

Great Song Lyrics - The Right Words Can Make A Classic!

 Ace and the guys discuss their favorite lyrics from songs. To me? A great song can be elevated to a classic when it has the right w...

The Blizzard of Ozz and the Great Lee Kerslake - Rest In Peace from 2020-10-01T07:00

This week the Ace and the guys talk about the passing of a legendary drummer, Lee Kerslake. During his time with UK Rock Legends Uriah Heep, he played on some of the band's most important a...

Ringo Starr's Tour Manager Donny Wightman talks Road Stories, Managing Bands and Tour Management from 2020-09-24T13:00

This week we have the second of a two part interview with one of the best guys in the music business, Donny Wightman.

Donny has been a part of the Aerosmith Camp since the late 90’s as ...

Donny Wightman - Road Manager for Aerosmith and Ringo Starr’s AllStarrs Part 1 from 2020-09-17T05:00

This week we have the first of a two part interview with one of the best guys in the music business, Donny Wightman.

Donny has been a part of the Aerosmith Camp since the late 90’s as t...

Box Sets, Music Merchandising and Giving the People What They Want from 2020-09-03T11:00

Few releases set a true music fans heart to pitter-patteing more than an awesome new box set.  Whether it is a career spanning collection or one that focuses on a small part of band’s career or ...

The Music That Inspires Our Lives - First Songs, Albums, Concerts and Inspirations from 2020-09-02T11:00

Your first album, song, concert, kiss - ok, not kiss - unless it's to a particular song. This episode, Ace leads the guys in a conversation about “firsts”.  First song you ever remember lik...

Cover Songs that Changed the World from 2020-08-27T11:00

Favorite Cover Songs

There are those songs that, when played or covered by someone other than the original artist, take on a whole new life!  Sometimes even better than thei...

Vinyl is Back! Vinyl Records Reborn and Album Art from 2020-08-20T11:00

Today, Ace chats about a few awesome music topics! 

The Rebirth of Vinyl

 The news has been filled with tales of the resurgence of vinyl and the decline of the CD.  Again, I w...

Using Technology to Gain Audience, Martin Birch Passing and Heavy Metal from 2020-08-13T14:00

Ace talks and pays tribute to the amazing and influential Martin Birch, chats about the movie Heavy Metal and lays bare his concerns about live concerts in a Covid environment.

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How Bands are Surviving 2020 with Tour Planning and Merchandising from 2020-08-06T16:00

Ace chats about the music business, bands and surviving the music business, particularly in the complex times of 2020. 

Ace - the Music Man is the manager of Thin Lizzy, Uriah Heep and ...

How Bands are Surviving 2020 with Tour Planning and Merchandising from 2020-08-06T16:00

Ace chats about the music business, bands and surviving the music business, particularly in the complex times of 2020. 

Ace - the Music Man is the manager of Thin Lizzy, Uriah Heep and ...

How Bands are Surviving 2020 with Tour Planning and Merchandising from 2020-08-06T16:00

Ace chats about the music business, bands and surviving the music business, particularly in the complex times of 2020. 

Ace - the Music Man is the manager of Thin Lizzy, Uriah Heep and ...