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This week the boys talk about the impact of Queen Elizabeth II has on the power of celebrity and how the influence of fame has changed and will change as time progresses. Then Britney Spears has said that she will probably never tour again after describing how traumatic her experiences were working in the music industry during her now dissolved conservatorship. This and more every week on The Bizt...

WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT The boys walk into two huge controversies with very different reactions and public notoriety. First, the boys discuss the allegations against frontman of Arcade Fire, Win Butler.  Win has but himself into the forefront of conversation and it seems that Arcade Fire soldiers on. Can the boys figure out why fans aren't reacting? Lastly, the boys...

The VMAs have just concluded on a new high for an award show in recent memory. The boys discuss the biggest events, performances, and the VMAs seem to shiny in a sea of gloomy award shows. Lastly, discuss how the biggest virtual artist of all time has now just been canceled. What struggles could we see for virtual artists in the future as tech evolves? All this and more on the Biztape!   Socials :...

This week the boys talk about how Web3 (A.K.A. the crypto craze) is affecting artist release structures as well as artist team developments. Also, who is the most searched artist on Shazam?!? The answer might surprise you… or not! This and more every week on The Biztape!  Socials :   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail .com See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Adele has SPOKEN! Adele has recently come out to talk about her hard decision of canceling her Vegas Residency. Colin and Joe peel the curtain of what is over hyped and what makes Adele a world class act. Lastly, the ads won't stop... (Please download The Biztape). Joe explains and gives the real reality of how active ads are making the way back into streaming to Colin's dismay. What can we do to...

Old vs New the entire struggle in Music! In the last couple of years, artists have complained about the over reliance on older catalogs. New data show though that this might be more overblow than previously thought…. While Taylor Swift is being held down by the haters after being sued for one of her biggest songs. The lawsuit that has defined all legal odds continues to be a threat to Swift. Could...

Celebrity Jet Taylor’s Version and Music Midtown Canceled over Gun Laws   Utter calamity rules entertainment this week! Music Midtown has been canceled just one month shy of the festival to due alleged fears over lawsuits with one Georgia gun law. With many guns laws increasing throughout the nation, large promoters may have big issues when it comes to security…. Next, Taylor Swift is in hot water...

The boys discuss Meta and Music and actually not about the Metaverse. Meta has lost over 700,000 songs due to Kobalt pulling their catalog containing many hit songs. Is this enough to cause more competition for Music in the social media space? Lastly, Colin presents a 3 and 1 story: Rolling Loud and all the drama with it. Kanye Walks off and back on, Kid Cudi Walks off, Travis Scott Walks on….. Th...

It is getting spicy in the Industry… First, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters takes jabs at the Weeknd and Drake for seemingly no reason. Is Waters looking for publicity or is this just another one of the older generation punching down? While, in the backrooms of recording studios and labels, songwriters may be getting less and less payment as everyone goes after their mechanical royalties. Lastly, all ov...

This week the boys discuss the implications of the Weekends opening tour date being cancelled due to a widespread internet outage in Canada. Then, are video games becoming less accessible to people due to inflation and the lack of inventory with gaming consoles. Finally, Shawn Mendes cancels his tour due to a mental health crisis. What does this mean for touring industry and healthcare for artists...

This week the boys discuss Crosby, Stills & Nash’s return to Spotify after a brief and controversial boycott of the service after former collaborator Neil Young spoke out against Joe Rogan. Later, the festival boom might be over… at least for now with Day N Vegas festival and many other festivals struggling to sell tickets as inflation spikes and demand for live music begins to fall since the...

This week the boys discuss how Lil Nas X and the BET Awards are facing off by publicly while many fans are left hurt, confused, and in most cases laughing. Later, Dua Lipa is sued AGAIN! The pop singer is being dragged into another image use lawsuit as many in the industry are left with the question, “Didn’t they learn last time?” Finally, the Grammy’s have announced a new category called New Song...

The #BTSArmy says a sorrowful goodbye to BTS as the group announces their “indefinite hiatus”. But is it really the end or could a mistranslation cost their label 28% of their stock value? While in literally news (Just Kidding), the boys discuss music and politics and if having a voice and opinion on important social issues is a requirement for artists. This, Joe’s Worst Concert and more on The Bi...

28 year old Justin Bieber faces another cancellation in the face of many previous cancellations of his Justice Tour and this time Bieber faces a potential illness that could be a constant disturbance in his career.  The boys discuss how health and touring do not go well together and how public expectation leads to pressure from stars to expose the most private information to calm fans. Concur...

It's the return for many this week in entertainment. First, something that has never gone away: Ticket Fees. New York looks to finally provide transparency when it comes to ticket prices while Ticketmaster puts on a strong face. While, Travis Scott makes his return to live festivals this week after the tragedy of AstroWorld. Can Scott navigate a return under such scrutiny? Lastly, Kate Bush has re...

The boys battle with the outcome of two events seemingly coming to a close. First, Halsey officially gets their release date for their newest song. Although for Joe and Colin, it seems a little too buttoned up to be released in such a tight timeframe. Is this finally the smoking gun to see if this viral moment was staged? Second, Gibson has charged many guitar companies to watch their back after w...

Big industry news this week as Halsey reminds the general public about the power of labels. Could labels be delaying songs for Tiktok or is it all marketing? The boys ride the line of where truth starts and marketing begins. While, Live Nation, a 40,000+ person company has added paid interns. 15,000 people have applied but how many will get the internship? The number may shock you. This, LA and mo...

Joe’s in California :) With COVID :0 But that hasn’t stopped the boys from talking about the discontinuation of the iPod and the historical impact that it has had on the music industry. Did it have as much of an impact as record players? Do people still care?? Later, A&R jobs are notoriously hard to break into for people getting into the music industry. However, the big three label...

Joe is leaving....... for LA. Colin catches up with Joe about his newest move and how the music business differs in LA compared to Nashville. The boys also dive into the wild ride that is Spotify's share price starting from Joe Rogan's controversy to present. Is Spotify in the same sore spot as Netflix? Lastly, we catch up with one of the most bizarre interviews with Scooter Braun and his long awa...

This week the boys discuss the implications of Elon Musk buying Twitter in a fast paced $44 Billion deal. Did the board of directors abandon ship or do they see something that Musk can bring to the table? Also, Spotify’s newest site “Loud and Clear” has launched showing interesting analytics that doesn't bode well for indie artists. Can Spotify turn this around? Finally, Artist M...

Updates on some big music stories the boys have covered! First, Snoop Dogg finally has an answer as to what is going on with the Death Row records catalog. It might actually be worse than NFTs…. Next, Tiktok has grown to be in everyone’s lives but has Tiktok peaked? Lastly, the FAIR act in California could have many labels picking up their bags and leaving. While many debate if the pr...

This week the boys discuss Kelsea Ballerini’s absence from the CMTs or rather her very real virtual presence that may not have paid off as well as the Country community may have thought. Later, Ed Sheeran wins his copyright lawsuit against “Shape of You” and speaks out about legal abuse that songwriters have supposedly been facing. Lastly, Yondr (yes that’s the name) may be...

This week the boys talk about the Grammys and how they will try to survive and evolve. The boys have gathered the biggest moments of the night with key insights and background as to why things went the way they did. Also, the boys discuss how Eric Church let down a stadium of people so he could go to a basketball game?!? This isn’t a bit. This and more on The Biztape!     NEWSLETTE...

This week the boys discuss SLAPGATE aka Will Smith slapping Chris Rock across the face live at the Oscars. How should award shows be handling this event and does this potentially change the way these award shows are produced? Also, Doja Cat is quitting?!? Well… not really but she might eventually if the industry doesn’t shape up to support mental health for artists. Then, NFT’s are in the forefron...

This week the boys are joined by Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the Women’s International Music Network and producer for She Rocks Awards. First on the list, Kanye is banned from performing from the Grammy’s… or is he? Currently suffering from a potential PR nightmare the Grammys have been silent. Lastly, Megan Thee Stallion is countersued by her label. Will she ever get out of this supposed abusiv...