The Biztape
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. Ch…Social links:
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THE FINALE OF THE BIZTAPE
We got tired of writing descriptions.... Sources: Joe @pentaxplaybox Colin @colinmustsmash
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The Penultimate Episode of The Biztape
It's almost the end....
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Rolling Stone's Founder Gives One of The Worst Takes
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/
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Google Anti-Trust Case: Google it!
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
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Burning Man: Mud, Shelter, Littering
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://…
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What's Going On With Scooter Braun?
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: ht…
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"Rich Men of Richmond": Out of Nowhere No.1
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 fo…
1:06:21
Lizzo Lawsuit: Brand Assassination
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! …
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Is Music Streaming Close to Market Cap?
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…
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Jason Aldean "Try That In a Small Town" Controversy
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! …
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