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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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#69- Metaverse and NFT’s: The Future of Music?

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2022/02/09

This week the boys discuss the implications of stealing intellectual property and selling it as NFTs on the blockchain while many artists are being left in the dust penniless. Then, what's the hottest job in the music industry? The answer might surprise you. Lastly, the Foo Fighters have announced a metaverse post Super Bowl show that will be streamed in VR as well as Instagram and Facebook for normal viewers. Will this showcase Meta’s technology enough to appease stockholders? This and more every

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#68- What will Spotify Do with the Joe Rogan...

The Biztape ·

2022/02/02

This week the boys are joined with Grammy Award winning Producer/Executive Producer, agent, promoter, tour producer and almost anything you can think of - Chris Goldsmith who heads Belly Up in Solana Beach California. The three talk about the Spotify misinformation controversy as more artists have announced that they are leaving the platform unless Joe Rogan begins being held accountable by the company. Later, and update over the Astroworld Lawsuits and how all of them are being combined into one

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#67- When We Were Young Fest, Taylor Swift vs Damon...

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2022/01/26

PEOPLE ARE MAD! This week the boys discuss Taylor Swift and Damon Albarn’s exchange over twitter after Albarn made comments alluding that Taylor doesn’t actually write her songs. Later, Neil Young slams Spotify and writes to his team demanding his songs be taken off of the platform due to Joe Rogan’s spread of misinformation on The Joe Rogan Experience. Lastly, will When We Were Young Festival be able to be pulled off and survive it’s current hype or will it let many fans down in the

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#66- Paramore's Return, The Catch 22’ of the Music...

The Biztape ·

2022/01/19

POP PUNK IS BACK… maybe! Paramore have recently reunited for a new album and are hard working in the studio. What might we expect from such an iconic band? Will the Pop-Punk front runners bring Pop-Punk to stay for the future or is the fad over? Later, what should to music business leave behind in 2022? Lastly, women in music production are struggling still to have industry acclaim but not from a lack of trying. This, Colin’s friend Music, and Joe’s Bloody Return all in this episode of The

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#65- Are Award Shows Obsolete?

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2022/01/12

With each year bringing new challenges for Award Shows the boys discuss whether the format may last. Later, CD Sales have increased rapidly this year and the reason may take you by surprise. Then, Morgan Wallen returns with a controversial guest performance at the Grand Ole Opry as many in the country genre have taken to social media calling out the Opry for allowing the show to happen. This and more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#64- Eric Clapton Sues German Widow, Spotify Highest...

The Biztape ·

2022/01/05

Quarantined but not silent! The boys start the year off with news of Omicron affecting the 2022 music industry as well as questioning whether there are enough professionals in the touring industry to handle the current demand. Later, Spotify is the highest growing music service in comparison to AM/FM radio as well as audiovisual giant YouTube who currently reign on the top. Lastly, Eric Clapton sues a German widow for selling a bootleg CD on eBay. This and more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram,

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Our 2022 Grammy Picks Part Two: Album of The Year

The Biztape ·

2021/12/29

The most contentious category of all the 2022 Grammys is the Biztape topic this week: Album of the Year. After the Grammys added more nominees last minute, It only made the competition that more fierce. Swift, West, Rodrigo, Ellish, and many more battle to be this year's winner. Join the boys in this special part two episode as they theorize who will be the winner and who they think should be. The question remains: Could this be the most fought after category ever in Grammy's

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Our 2022 Grammy Picks Part One: Best New Artist,...

The Biztape ·

2021/12/22

As the Grammys swells to the biggest nominee list yet, the boys take on listening to all the big 4 categories (Best New Artist, Record, Song and Album of the Year). Covering 3 of the 4 in part one, the boys see a lot of familiar and not so familiar faces grace the nominee list. It's up to the Biztape to figure out who they think should win and who they think the Academy will pick. Often, these two questions will have very different answers. Will the Grammys go for a change of pace or same old same

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#63- Olivia Rodrigo Tour Controversy, Travis Scott...

The Biztape ·

2021/12/15

Music news keeps flowing in even with the holidays on the horizon! This week the boys discuss why Olivia Rodrigo has refused to play arenas for her debut tour and the financial and mental implications it may have on her and her brand. Later, Travis Scott’s interview with Charlamagne Tha God and the impact it is having on his fanbase and his future endeavors. Also, two Coachella's? Not according to Goldenvoice the owner and plaintiff of a trademark dispute with a local promoter who is in partnership

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#62- Drake Turns Down Grammys, Red Rocks Biggest Year...

The Biztape ·

2021/12/08

The boys examine how Drake could be rattling the Grammy’s plans for a into public consciousness. Later, Red Rocks Amphitheater became the highest earning venue of the year beating out massive venues such as Madison Square Garden. Also, how does Spotify Wrapped actually work? It might not be as accurate as you may think. This and more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.comSources: Drake asks to be removed from Grammy

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#61-The Grammy’s Last Minute Changes, Rico Nasty’s...

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2021/12/01

This week the boys discuss last minute changes that the Grammy’s have made to the Best New Album, Song, Record, and Artist categories and the impact that it may have on Grammy viewership. Later, Rico Nasty speaks out against the verbal abuse she has received from Playboi Carti fans during the King Vamp tour. Then, is Rockband going to exist in the metaverse? Well now that Harmonix has been bought out by Epic Games it’s a very real possibility. This and more every week on The

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#60- Adele ‘30’ Changes Spotify, Astroworld Updates,...

The Biztape ·

2021/11/24

ADELE WEEK! This week the boys discuss Adele’s plee to Spotify to remove the defaulted shuffle button at the top of albums and how her change has shifted the platform in a better direction. Later, how is the music industry recovering from this pandemic with a Quarter 3 recap. And finally, Astroworld and the ever amassing lawsuits against Live Nation, Travis Scott, Apple Music, and more. This and more every week on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#59- BRITNEY IS FREE, Taylor’s Re-Record Success, and...

The Biztape ·

2021/11/17

This week the boys explore Britney Spears’ recent release from her 14 year conservatorship and the impact this has had on music law and the importance of separating family from business. Later, Taylor’s re-record success with RED (Taylor’s Version) climbing the charts as well as dominating streaming. Then, what is up with these random NFT Apes on my FYP? Well we talk about it! This and more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#58- Astroworld Tragedy

The Biztape ·

2021/11/10

Colin details the Astroworld Tragedy explaining what we know currently and potential missed red flags. From start to finish, this event has shaken and is shaping the modern post-pandemic concert industry. Our hearts go out to those affected by the tragedy.*WARNING* This episode details Death and Violence.THIS EPISODE IS THE EXPLICIT OPINIONS OF THE HOSTS BASED ON WHAT HAS BEEN REPORTED IN VARIOUS MEDIA AND IS JUST SPECULATIVE. AN INVESTIGATION IS STILL ONGOING AND NO PARTY HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY

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#57- Mitski’s Streaming Rise, Youtube Ad Revenue...

The Biztape ·

2021/11/03

The Boys discuss how Mitski’s recent popularity is a perfect example of the power behind strong organic brand growth. Later, YouTube’s ad revenue surpasses the music industry as a whole; so what does this mean for the business? Also, gaming and audio ads may be the new norm as impressive successful advertisement from Nas boosts his latest album. This, Colin not knowing what words mean, and more on The Biztape. Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#56- Has Dr. Luke been Uncancelled?

The Biztape ·

2021/10/27

The Boys tackle a new development in financing Indie Artists and how this could change the way artist negotiate deals and start their careers. Then, a look at the legal battles of Dr. Luke and Kesha and how Luke’s career has fared since the allegations surfaced. This and more on the Biztape! WARNING THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DETAILS OF ALLEDGED ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND SEXUAL ASSAULT around 20 minutes in.Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#55- Grammy 2022 Inclusion Pledge, Coldplay’s...

The Biztape ·

2021/10/20

Take 2! The boys dive into the Grammy’s Inclusion Pledge for the 2022 awards and if the company has outlined an effective system . Later, Coldplay has announced that they will be touring internationally again as the band has made plans to be more eco-friendly.All While, the streaming giants attempt to slip in the lowest royalty rate payouts to songwriters in the history of the recording industry. This and more only on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#54- Pop Punk Is Back, Kacey Musgraves Vs The...

The Biztape ·

2021/10/13

This week the boys dive into why Pop Punk is coming back to life and how the genre has changed for a modern music industry. Later, Kacey Musgraves country controversy with the Grammys and why modern country continues to distance itself from Kacey. Lastly, Austin City Limits finds itself with more technical problems as Phoebe Bridgers calls out the giant for cutting off her set. This and More on The Biztape!Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail:

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#53- Facebook in Trouble, Artist Texting Fans, and is...

The Biztape ·

2021/10/06

The boys tackle data and discuss where the boundaries are for big companies to have access to mass data. Warner is asking fans to fork over their phone numbers to potentially interact with artists and or their marketing teams. Facebook is losing the battle of public opinion with many calling for regulation after the tech giant’s mysterious outage. Lastly, Italy is adding a new tax credit that could make it a new haven for album and artist content creation. All this and more on the

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#52- R.Kelly Sentenced, Warner and Twitch Partner,...

The Biztape ·

2021/09/29

This week the boys discuss R. Kelly’s sentencing as well as how “star power” in the music industry has changed over the years. Also, Warner and Twitch partner up with new programming power from the Warner roster but fail to establish a strong connection to the publishing arm of the label. Finally, can you get a tax write off for recording your music? This and more on The Biztape!Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztapeEmail: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.comSources: Warner and Twitch

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