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The Biztape

The Biztape is a weekly podcast that serves as a catch-all for music business and media news of the week. As music industry professionals themselves, hosts Colin McKay and Joe Wasilewski provide insight into the technical and business world of these closed curtain industries drawing from their research and expertise. No topic is off-limits when discussing these secretive and elusive industries. Check out The Biztape! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok: @Thebiztape Email:

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61:42

#51- Drake Dominates Charts, UMG goes Public, and Is...

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2021/09/22

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 The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#50- Spotify Favoring Podcasts, Pollution with the...

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2021/09/08

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 now has a label in one of the big three but the UK might try to stop it. All this, working a show in the

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#49- ‘Donda’ Breaks Records, Bonnaroo Cancelled,...

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2021/09/01

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: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.comSources:Nirvana Child

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#48- OnlyFans Bans Pornography, Wu-Tang Album Resold...

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2021/08/25

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 this) the US Government… Will these decisions negatively impact the music and art economy? Find this out

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#47- Major Labels’ sue for 400 Million, AEG Requires...

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2021/08/18

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 a loss or planning his golden parachute? This, how AEG’s new vaccination policy could change promotion

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#46- Bonnaroo Changes Covid Plans, Nashville Clubs...

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2021/08/11

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, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.comSources: Bonnaroo's new COVID

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#45- DaBaby Backlash, Will Bo Burnham win a Grammy?,...

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2021/08/04

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 Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#44- Britney Spears Court Update, Snapchat Changes,...

The Biztape ·

2021/07/28

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 thought as they are both proving to be touring giants during the reopening process of the music and

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56:23

#43- Morgan Wallen Controversy Continues, The Top 5...

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2021/07/21

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 they are successful due to a variety of different strategies. All this and more in episode

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#42- Dua Lipa sued by Paparazzi, ‘Deja Vu’s New...

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2021/07/14

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 within the country? Later, Joe brings his photography expertise in with Dua Lipa being sued by

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56:15

#41- Instagram No Longer a Photo App, How Testing...

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2021/07/07

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: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.comSourcesFyre Fest Creditors still

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#40- The Britney Spears Conservatorship, Are Avatar’s...

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2021/06/30

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 only on The Biztape!Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#39- TikTok Vs Twitch, Legendary Engineer calls out...

The Biztape ·

2021/06/23

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 Biztape!Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.comSources:Chris

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#38- Sony Pays Indebt Artists, Planning for...

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2021/06/16

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: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.comSources:How SoundScan Changed Music: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9585482/how-soundscan-changed-music-charts-success/Arenas

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#37- Concerts are Back, Twitch Vs The Music Industry,...

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2021/06/09

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: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.comSources:Discovery Mode by Spotify is being looked at by

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#36-Olivia Rodrigo at No.1, Lollapalooza at Full...

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2021/06/02

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 neighbor and more on episode 36 of the Biztape.Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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56:48

Deep Cut: NFTs

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2021/05/26

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: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources:

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#35- HD Streaming War, Paying for Concerts with...

The Biztape ·

2021/05/19

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, Facebook, Twitter: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Articles Mentioned:Recording Academy New

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#34- PRO Payout Troubles, Rocky Mountain COVID show,...

The Biztape ·

2021/05/12

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 gross revenue hard. All that and how songwriters create songs that keep you coming back for more on this

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#33- Warner Invests In Avatars, Grammy Selection...

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2021/05/05

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: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Articles Mentioned:Warner invests in Avatars:

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