B3 Podcast Network
If you are a long time listener of the Drums and Rums podcast, we're still here but we have expand into a podcast network. We are now the B3 Podcast Network. B3 stands for brands, bands and booze and ties into the concept of like content on this channel.
You have the Riffs n Rhythms podcast every Tuesdays, the foundation of this audio channel, Drums and Rums every Wednesdays, and our recent addition the 5 year morning show at night, Jams 'n' Cocktails every Thursdays.
We look to expand the channel with shows that are tied to one of the these industries, music, liquor and bar/restaurant/venue service industry.
B3 Podcast Network
The Music Industry Is Changing FAST. Here’s What Musicians Need To Know - EP 137
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Kevin McLoughlin returns from his latest UK music tour and joins Paul Robertson on the Riffs & Rhythms Podcast to break down what it’s REALLY like touring overseas as an independent musician.
From packed English pubs and biker bars to conversations about the modern music industry, social media, record labels, branding, and building a music career in 2026 — this episode dives deep into the realities musicians face today.
The guys discuss:
• Touring the UK as an independent artist
• Building an audience without a record label
• The business side of music most artists ignore
• Jack Daniels in England 🍻
• Why musicians NEED personal development
• The future of indie artists and live music
• UK pub culture vs Florida music venues
• Merch, touring logistics & surviving on the road
Kevin also shares stories from:
Bristol, The Tunnels in Frome, Queen’s Head Pub, Victoria Biker Pub, and Newport Pagnell
If you're a musician, music fan, or someone trying to build something independently, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and real-world experience.
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🌐 https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com
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