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TikTok’s Ceo has been called to talk to a congressional committee about personal data and if the Chinese government has access. While the intelligence committee warns, public interest appears to be waning. Also, radio appears to be headed closer to its slow death as UMG and other labels start to pull money from the space. This and more on The Biztape!   Socials :   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Ti...

The boys explore what makes the music industry shiver, social media and AI. Twitter is coming under fire as many industry leaders say licensing agreements have stalled. Elon may have more than just employee layoffs to deal with it…. While, AI creeps into the music space more and more a huge campaign to support human creativity has begun. Is AI a tool or a harbinger of doom? This and more on The Bi...

This week the boys explore Jamie Lee Curtis’ live music opinions as she shifts mindsets over whether the culture asks fans to stay out too late and if there is room for midday shows. Later, Live Nation and Ticketmaster shift business tactics as public opinion has deteriorated the brand for consumers and U.S. lawmakers alike. With this be enough to get the brand back on the right track? This and mo...

Boys examine greater trends in streaming and how streaming could be looking at older generations to generate growth. While, Joe Biden is the last step to approving the ability to ban Tiktok in the US after a house bill was approved. It isn’t so cut and dry though… Why is this happening and more on The Biztape! Socials :   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@g...

This week the boys discuss YouTube’s CEO Susan Wojcicki stepping down as silicon valley loses more female leaders as the digital economy shifts under TikTok’s disruption. Later, Spotify is getting a bump up in stock price as an activist shareholder pushes the arrow up. Will Spotify win the pricing game or is this temporary? This and more every week on The Biztape!  Socials :   Instagram, Facebook,...

Colin’s Conspiracy hat is back on with TikTok’s surprising new test in Australia. Do all signs point to TikTok taking a stand against traditional labels? Also, Joe brings us to speed on the surprising economics of this year’s Super Bowl with Rihanna. Rihanna may be racking it personally but not in the ways you might think. This and more on The Biztape! Socials :   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik...

After giving their picks to win, the boys see the results of the 65th Grammy Awards. The boys discuss the big 4 categories and the biggest surprises of the night. Could this be the Grammys landing on solid ground or same old same old? This, the results of our fan poll, and more on The Biztape!   Socials:   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com See omn...

No its not a Rick Roll….. Rick Astley is going after Yung Gravy but this is not an ordinary copyright case. In fact, it has nothing to do with copyright and could rip open the industry for 1000s of lawsuits. While, Justin Bieber joins old veterans selling off his catalog. At 28, could this be a huge mistake for Justin in the middle of his career? This and more on The Biztape! Grammy Big 4 Poll: ht...

The week the boys discuss the long awaited Live Nation/Ticketmaster Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the Taylor Swift presale disaster as well as Live Nation critisisms that they are a monopoly. Also, Spotify is cutting 6% of their workforce as most every big company in tech are laying people off. Is this a greater sign for the overall economy and how will this impact the music industry’s h...

This week the boys dive into the historic case of Fogerty Vs. Zaentz as John Fogerty finally regains majority ownership over his publishing rights for the Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) catalog and what that means for Fogerty as well as how this decades long battle impacted the music industry. Later, TikTok offers lower add pricing in the hopes of increasing their client base. What does this m...

Joe and Colin give a big forecast of 2023 with the big numbers that will shape the music business. Diversification of income rules the business but could be eroding the power of superstars. Could Spotify be up for acquisition by big tech? This, why Colin was crying on a plane to Mariah Carey and more on The Biztape!   Grammy Big 4 Poll: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeslCRNffVOfKV27hHoV...

PART 2.... The last of the big 4 categories: Album of The Year. The most material and the most to examine. Join the boys through this diverse group of albums from the best of 2022 and the questionable... GRAMMY POLL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeslCRNffVOfKV27hHoVmEw5_A6GJ4sbmKi-1YUcIRkOtWEdA/viewform   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boys go through 3 out of the big four categories with Best New Artist, Record and Song of the Year. Hard decisions all around this year. Who would you pick? Vote in our form below! GRAMMY POLL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeslCRNffVOfKV27hHoVmEw5_A6GJ4sbmKi-1YUcIRkOtWEdA/viewform See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin digs deep and is able to scrounge up streaming numbers from all of the top 5 players in music streaming. The boys discuss who is on top, why, and more importantly why one notably streaming service let the #1 spot through their grasp. Joe brings it back to Colin’s backyard with the story of the historic EXIT IN. After being bought out by a major capital firm, can the diverse 50 year old venue...

This week the boys discuss radio failings, label successes, and streaming growth with consumer reports as well as what the future of the music industry may be like as it recovers strongly from COVID. Later, TikTok is getting banned!!! At least… some people are tying to make that happen. Is it truly a threat to national sucurity or is it just a political play? This and more every week on The Biztap...

This week the boys get serious as they both discuss the importance of not only the music industry… but of The Price is Right theme as well. Touring is big business as Elton John gains first place for the All Time Boxscore Record selling an insane amount of tickets. Later, how can we fix the music industry? Discussion over Ron Knox’s op ed article in WIRED may uncover some uncomfortable truths abou...

Taylor Swift, by being one of the most popular artists in the world, has exposed cracks in Ticketmaster. As MILLIONs of faces raced for tickets, Ticketmaster could not keep up with demand and left many unhappy and ready to throw stones. As their parent company is being examined by the US government, could Taylor Swift lead to one of the biggest antitrust legal battles in music history? Socials :  ...

They boys investigate the newest TikTok phenomenon: Sped Up Songs. This new trend has brought life to older catalog material but also has a richer historic background you may not have realized.... While, the Grammy's open the floodgates with this year's nominees. Join Joe and Colin with their first reaction/look to this year's list. All this and more on The Biztape! See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The reign of Elon begins at Twitter. After a rough acquisition, Elon is now rolling out sweeping changes to Twitter, getting rid of staff across the board and implementing new methods of monetization. Twitter embraces change but for positive or negative? While, Colin takes Joe on the journey and life of the recently passed, Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry was controversial to say the least but the boys ign...

  TAYLOR SWIFT VS. KANYE (Taylor is winning…). This week the boys discuss the record-breaking release of Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ which has sold 800,000 copies in the first week becoming the biggest record of the year. Later, Kanye is cancelled as his anti-Semitic comments as his business relations fall left and right. ht. This and more on The Biztape!    Socials :   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter...

The time has come.... After years of trying to find a work around and lobby the government, the BTS boys will be drafted into the South Korean military. The boys theorize how this could be setting down seeds to blossom on their return....  While, Bytedance contemplates expanding a new music streaming service. Could the company behind TikTok strike gold again or is this just one more for the stream...

This week the boys talk about how the insane amount of uploads to streaming services are causing huge competition for artists - new and old alike, as well as how it has effected the way that acts sign to labels and distribution services. Later, Kanye West floods mainstream media headlines again after posting anti-semetic statements on twitter and instagram. Many people and brands close to Kanye ar...

Kanye West has appeared to finally upset one of his longest supporters, the fashion industry. After a very controversial showcase by his brand YZY, high fashion was left speechless. Could Kanye lose one of his greatest allies and money making stream? Then, Tiktok has been analyzed by Contrabands to show what kinds of content create the start of mega-hits. From ads, to organic content and more, the...

This week the boys discuss the SuperBowl picking Rihanna for the now Apple Music Halftime Show and how this new age of the SuperBowl may completely change the way artist appear on the sporting event. Later, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine is in hot water as a cheating allegation has completely memeified his character as his alleged DMs have been leaked. The boys discuss how this impacts the para-soc...

THERE’S BEEF IN THE MUSIC BIZ!!! Hip-Hop’s most current influential rapper vs. the internets busiest music nerd has sturred up the trades as well as fans of both creators. How does this impact music reviewing and will we see any stronger repercussions for the two? Then, the UK is going through a energy crisis which may be the end for live venues as we know it. What can these businesses do to comba...