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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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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-h ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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-rule ..read more