The Biztape

This week the boys welcome writer from Earmilk and owner of beatlymusic.com, Alexander Zwerner . The gang dives into how Drake continuously dominates charts upon every release as well as Universal Music Group’s insane first day of public trading. Later they discuss how Nashville country labels are partnering with their Pop counterparts as new crossover artists begin to flourish. This and more on T...

The boys examine gatekeeping and the lack thereof in some cases in Music. Spotify is keeping tools away from musicians but not podcasters. Does Spotify think that podcasts have more financial value? While many tours across the world are actively introducing pollution and e-waste, some bands are finally taking a stand against the effects of touring on the environment. Artist Without a Label also no...

Controversy is burning bright in entertainment this week. Nirvana, 30 years later, is being sued for their album, ‘Nevermind’ by the baby on its cover for the big bucks. While, Kanye released ‘Donda’ and was greeted with massive streaming numbers and endless drama. Lastly, Bonnaroo was cancelled just two days before the first day of the festival but for a reason you may not guess…  Socials:   Inst...

Once in a lifetime seems to be the theme of our topics as of late. First, international latin superstar Selena’s life story is being battled over in Court and who owns the rights associated with it. Onlyfans decides to take a leap of faith and gamble its future away by distancing itself from pornography. Lastly, the only copy of a Wu Tang album ever made was sold by (I can’t believe I’m writing th...

The boys find themselves with big business lawsuits and a potential shakeup to the promoter landscape. Charter, one of the biggest ISPs, is being sued by “The Big Three” for upwards of 400 million dollars. The Music Industry goes after money while fans take a break from going after blood as Jamie Lynn Spears steps down from his role in Britney Spears’ conservatorship. But is Jamie actually taking...

This week Joe and Colin dive into rumours over how the music industry will handle the current Delta Variant surging across the country and if tours will continue to meet the astronomical concert demand. Also, Bonnaroo announces their Covid plans as the festival is set to begin in September while Nashville Clubs also update their safety plans. This and more on The Biztape!  Socials:   Instagram, Fa...

A wild week in the music industry! Dababy is in defense mode as he and his team see if they can spin his homophobic controversy around. Bo Burnham has placed on the Billboard Top 200 chart but can he secure a spot in the Best New Artist category for the next Grammy Awards? Also, Lollapalooza deals with the responsibility of putting on a large festival during COVID. This and more every week on The...

The Britney… I mean Biztape boys are back with news from the Britney Spears Conservatory case that may implicate Jamie Spears in neglecting his duties as conservator. Next, SnapChat may be going through similar changes to what instagram has announce by focusing on creator content specifically for the platform. Also on this episode, Family and EDM Genres may have more in common then you previously...

  Big plays equals big success in the music industry! The boys discuss both sides of how people measure music success. First, many may be shocked to hear who in 2021 so far has had the largest album and why. Second, Spotify may be in trouble according to some investors who wonder if Spotify may have gone too wild in their podcast spending. Lastly, the top 5 highest paid musicians currently and why...

The Boys are back in town with a multitude of legal battles. First up, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Deja Vu” is getting three new songwriter co-credits with the likes of Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff and St. Vincent. Colin presents a theory that this may not just be an act of “giving credit where credit is due''. Also, will Egypt’s newest underground music scene disrupt the way that the music industry operates...

Avery King, The Director of Publicity at Elicity PR joins the boys and they focus on brands and consumer opinion. First up, Fyre Fest still is burning everything in its path down four years later but is the brand really dead? Instagram is taking a stand by stating it is no longer a photo app in the wake of heavy competition while new COVID data showcases the UK’s music market.  Socials:   Instagra...

Rachel Guttmann (entertainment attorney at Taylor Guttmann PLLC) joins the boys in discussing the Britney Spears Conservatorship as well as what the future of the music industry might look like with the use of Virtual Artists and Avatars. Also on the docket, Congress attempts to determine if radio will have to pay for use of recordings in the United States. Your favorite music topics every week on...

Join Joe and Colin as they describe how content is king as more and more users join TikTok & Twitch - and what unforeseen challenges come along with it. A legendary audio engineer calling out a former Intern claiming that they stole credits as well as how the music industry is being held accountable bout how it’s solving it’s racial diversity discrepancies. This and more every week on The Bizt...

The Boys talk about charts and if they actually help artists as well as the rules behind how they work. Concerts pick up while the music Industry attempts to future proof itself from pandemics, and Sony Music changing its recoup status for artists. This and more on The Biztape!  Socials:   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail .com Sources: How SoundScan Changed...

Joe and Colin examine big moves or lack there of by Spotify and Twitch. Spotify’s newest feature, Discovery Mode, has caught the eyes of Congress while Twitch tries to avoid the eyes of many labels, artists, and publishers due to copyright infringement claims. This, concerts returning, the biggest live act of 2020, and more on this episode of the Biztape.  Socials:   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter:...

Sound for Picture extraordinaire Hunter Vickers joins Joe and Colin in a battle of firsts: Olivia Rodrigo’s debut arrives on the Billboard Charts by smashing record after record. Lollapalooza presents plans to be one of the first major festivals back on the scene after the introduction of the vaccine, and Amazon’s MGM deal is causing a major upset in the streaming market. All this - Colin’s old ne...

NFTs, or the Non-Fungible Token are a new source of revenue for many creators but how does it work and where did it come from? What does Fungible even mean? Colin and Joe work to demystify it all in this deep cut about NFTs. Learn about the history, future predictions, and how some are making millions of dollars in the space with the Biztape boys.  Socials:   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBizt...

It’s a heated week in the music industry. Streaming has been ablaze with the newest battle between the services over High Definition Audio. Meanwhile, The Recording Academy continues to attempt to recover from the fires of its past. Joe and Colin examine if the Grammys can be redeemed in the eyes of consumers and artists. All of this, Crypto bought Concert tickets and more!  Socials:   Instagram,...

WELCOMING BACK - *drum roll* - our first ever returning Guest and fan favorite Zach Green who works on the SESAC Creative Services team! Flexing his Public Health Major, Zach and the Boys discuss a 2000 person concert located conveniently across the border in a state with less COVID regulations. Zach also brings insight into the PROs lowered payouts developing as the effects of quarantine hits gro...

The boys tackle avatars (not the blue people or the last air bender) in music as Warner invests big. Independent venues pray for access to funds from the US government while the Grammys try to fund public goodwill for the future of awards with new changes in the selection process. All this, Joe’s passing out story, and more on The Biztape! Socials:   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBiztape Email...

Hey have you heard about this small indie company, Apple? Just kidding but many outlets misreported about the “generous” penny per stream that Apple Music provides. In bigger “Indie” companies, Concord continues to buy catalog after catalog while Spotify teams up with Facebook. Join Colin and Joe in finding out about all these other topics and what’s F.A.I.R. Socials:   Instagram, Facebook, Twitte...

Colin plays a game with Joe and listeners asking: how much money does DMX’s children have to split in the long estate battle ahead? On the flip side, the boys tackle the potential hurdle to targeted ads by Apple and discuss “Industry Plants” as well as the controversy around Nashville based band, “Tramp Stamps”. And while the boys talk about the return of Ticket Scalpers, every concert you would w...

Life is getting strange and polarizing with new releases. Swifties rejoice as Taylor goes into new territory by having a lot of hype and praise for a re-recording of her 2008 album. Contrasting that, robots and algorithms try to write hits from the 27 Club and uncanny valley ensues for fans. Colin and Joe circumvent the noise and get down to what these new situations are doing for the future of re...

THE RETURN of the TWO MOST ANNOYING Music Nerds, Colin and Joe! The Boys talk Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings being sold to HYBE while the UK is considering putting the squeeze on Major Label's stranglehold on DSP payouts. Colin also showcases the strange case of Live Nation v The Masonic Temple (not what you think) while we all ponder what Bonnaroo is even doing thinking about holding a festival...

The Grammys are one of the most polarizing award shows every year. People praise and people scold who won, who was nominated, and the academy in general. Let's take a look through it all and explain how The Grammy's started and how it works. Using some heavy research, their own expertise and after talking with actual Grammy voters, join Colin and Joe as they delve into the origin to now of the Gra...