The Biztape

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The Third to Last Episode:Spotify and Rolling Stone start controversy….. Source: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-launches-new-paid-for-showcase-recommendation-tool-starting-at-100-per-promo-campaign/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Currently Googlin’ Google’s Anti Trust Case and Taylor Swift at the VMAs…. Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/09/12/business/google-antitrust-trial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burning Man was sheltering in place with all the mud. Is Burning Man stuck in the mud? Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Burning Man: https://www.nytimes.com/article/burning-man-mud-trapped.html https://www.npr.org/2023/09/05/1197587557/burning-man-exodus-2023-mud See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s going on with Scooter Braun? Why has Social Media changed and how is it cyclical? Can we stop putting question marks? This and more on the Biztape? Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Scooter Braun: https://www.vox.com/culture/23843489/scooter-braun-clients-leaving-justin-bieber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Summer of Country at No.1 continues but with a truly out of nowhere act: Oliver Anthony and his song “Rich Men North of Richmond”. The guys discuss chart history, design and why this is one of the most unorthodox No.1s we have seen in chart history. While, one of the big 3 PROs is going to a for-profit model… Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: The New No. 1: https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/oliver-anthony-music-rich-men-north-of-richmond-number-one-debut-hot-100-1235396681/ BMI For Profit: https://www.billboard.com/pro/bmi-for-profit-plan-songwriter-groups-letter-ceo/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lawsuit against Lizzo provides one of the biggest brand identity cases of the modern age. Will Lizzo’s brand remain in tack or forever destroyed? While, Colin examines the CAA layoffs and wonders if they really could be involved with Film and TV being on strike. This and more on the Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: CAA Layoffs: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/caa-to-lay-off-around-60-employees-report/ Lizzo Lawsuit: https://www.vox.com/culture/2023/8/3/23819049/lizzo-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-dancers-hostile-work-environment https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2023/08/15/how-three-car-guys-and-a-winemaker-want-to-save-americas-farms-with-tractorbots/?sh=5024c5b172dd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the streaming bubble finally happening? Spotify is doing better than its yearly lows but is the industry in dire need for a correction on future growth? While, Joe examines the psychology of throwing things at artists. This and More on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Spotify’s future: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/worth-spotify-shutting-down-its-free-tier-in-the-us/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Aldean creates a giant controversy in his usual style with a controversial song. Is Country Music the genre for “canceled” artists to thrive? While Hollywood is dead… what will happen to the music industry that relies on revenue from movies and TV? So many questions and more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Jason Aldean Controversy: https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/jason-aldean-try-that-in-a-small-town-number-one-hot-100-country-hits-top-three-1235382220/ https://www.today.com/popculture/music/jason-aldean-try-that-in-a-small-town-controversy-rcna95562 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1_RKu-ESCY&ab_channel=JasonAldean See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys talk about AI as UMG begs Congress to make legislation to combat the rise of AI copycat artists. Can the US Legal system make a proactive move for music for once? While, one of the biggest booms in tech for concerts brings in huge demand: high quality cell service. Don’t pick up the phone, this and more on the Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: UMG Ask Congress for AI legislation: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/universal-music-group-calls-on-us-congress-to-pass-new-rules-regulating-ai/ The Fight for Cell Service at Concerts: https://www.billboard.com/pro/cell-phone-service-music-festivals-better-why/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zuckburger is coming to eat Elon’s Lunch with Meta’s new app, Threads. People are busy threading (we got to find a new verb for this) but the boys wonder how Meta can keep the momentum. While, the boys talk about the viral and probably worst “apology” of all time on youtube. One Woman, One Ukulele, and more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Threads burst into social media:: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/6/23786127/twitter-lawsuit-threat-meta-threads-app https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2023/07/07/70-million-sign-ups-8-reasons-why-threads-is-blowing-up/?sh=44d22f1f412b Colleen Ballinger “Apology”: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/colleen-ballinger-tour-canceled-allegations-1235369711/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb8z8kaekfw&t=678s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STOP THROWING THINGS AT PEOPLE ON STAGE… This sadly recurring segment on the show returns with some of the wildest stuff the boys have heard. While, Lewis Capaldi announces his break from touring due to his personal health struggles. Can Capaldi keep his career status with his understanding fan base in a world based on touring? This and more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Items keep getting throw at Concerts: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pink-fan-throws-moms-ashes-during-concert-1235362392/ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pink-gets-brie-cheese-from-fan-on-stage-video-1235363336/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/man-allegedly-threw-phone-bebe-rexha-nyc-concert-thought-funny-police-rcna90132 Lewis Capaldi Announces Break: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/28/entertainment/lewis-capaldi-tour-break/index.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multi-Million (Yes with an M) podcasting deal are ending across Spotify and other competitors. With Celebrities walking away, the boys take stock if these huge investments were sound…. While, the beginning of the end of Radio is starting with AM being kicked out of new cars. This and more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Hollywood is Leaving Podcasts: https://www.semafor.com/article/06/25/2023/hollywood-is-leaving-podcasting-to-podcasters https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/jun/16/prince-harry-and-meghans-multimillion-dollar-deal-with-spotify-to-end Cars Ditching Radio?: https://www.billboard.com/pro/automakers-removing-radio-cars-timeline-future-audio-trend/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beatles are releasing their final song as a group powered by AI from Peter Jackson. Could this actually be one of the first tasteful post death uses of AI? While, Joe talks about the plight of Black owned record stores and their fight to stay alive. This and More on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Ai being used for “Last” Beatles Song: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/13/ai-used-to-create-new-and-final-beatles-song-says-paul-mccartney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys discover that their generation continues to be BIG NERDS. Just Kidding, Gen Z is conscious about their health and that is causing many venues to be conscious of the weight of their wallets. On the other end of the industry, Grimes is taking one small step for music mankind with her own AI. Grimes is inviting others to create content with her generated voice but literally at what cost and will other artists follow suit? This and many more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Grimes Partners With TuneCore to Distribute AI Songs Using Her Voice: https://www.billboard.com/business/tech/ai-grimes-songs-distributed-tunecore-1235351841/ Gen Z’s Habiats: https://www.billboard.com/pro/gen-z-drinking-less-bad-club-business/ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220920-why-gen-zers-are-growing-up-sober-curious See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the boys discuss the ‘Boss Swift Act” which is a congressional bill proposing transparency to the and recualtion to the ticketing world as Live Nation and ticketmaster continue to receive monopoly accusations while the company make record profits each year. Later, Sia’s movie “Music” controversy is back in the news after the singer states that she has been diagnosed as neurodivergent as well as explaining what she went through after the dust settled… or did it? This and more every week on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Ticketmaster Legislation: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/boss-and-swift-act-proposed-in-congress-to-regulate-live-events-ticket-market/ https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/live-nation-president-and-cfo-talks-ai-ticketing-legislation-and-tiktok-at-j-p-morgan-conference/ “Music” Movie: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/sia-autism-spectrum-1235628381/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TIKTOK IS BANNED… at least in Montana. The cyber giant is facing the same Chinese spyware accusations that it has been since its rise in popularity but this time the state of Montana has banned it. Will this decision be set in stone and how will other social media companies react? Later, an update on the Jimmie Allen accusations and how the country singer may be facing some damning evidence. This and more every week on The Bizatape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Tiktok’s Ban in Montana: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/18/1176940592/montana-ban-tiktok-lawsuit-constitution https://www.npr.org/2023/05/22/1177541355/tiktok-sues-lawsuit-montana-law-ban Jimmie Allen Update: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/jimmie-allen-apologizes-wife-affair-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1235618198/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google stocks may be down but they are grabbing attention for their AI initiatives. The boys focus on MusicLm, Google’s AI Music Generator. Google has already pointed out flaws with AI music in a newly released paper but the boys decided to dig deeper. While, *Trigger Warning*Joe broaches into two notable cases with Jimmie Allen and Slowthai. This and more on The Biztape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ED SHEERAN WINS! Only a week after the initial trial date, Ed Sheeran won over a grand jury in a copyright infringement case involving “Thinking Out Loud” vs. the family of Ed Townsend and the Marvin Gaye Estate. The stakes were high with Sheeran stating previously that if he lost this case he would QUIT MUSIC. Also, Taylor Swift closes out her Nissan Stadium run by playing in a thunderstorm until 1:35am. A historic night for Nashville as city official breathe a sigh of relief that 70,000 swifties were not disappointed. This and more evey week on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: Taylor Swift Rainstorm: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/taylor-swift-nashville-rain-lightning-concert-delay-1235605928/ Ed Sheeren Lawsuit: https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/jury-reaches-verdict-ed-sheeran-copyright-infringement-case/story?id=99022695 https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-05-03/ed-sheeran-quit-music-if-loses-marvin-gaye-copyright-trial https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-26/ed-sheeran-trial-testimony-marvin-gaye-thinking-out-loud-lets-get-it-on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.