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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: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com

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Latest Episodes:

#6- Kanye 2020, Studios Reopening, TikTok Potential Ban Jul 07, 2020

Show notes

Colin and Joe discuss the intersection of political campaigns and music from Kanye 2020 to PRO Licenses. While, Tik Tok tries not to be banned in the US and the UK bails out arts and culture in the country. The real question remains: will Joe stop using Tik Tok?

Socials:

Twitter: @showbizbabypod

Facebook: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast

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Email: thatsshowbizbabypodcast@gmail.com

Articles Mentioned:

Kanye2020:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9413556/kanye-west-presidential-run-2020

Youtube Analytics:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9414517/youtube-expanded-artist-analytics-hub

Studio COVID Reopening Procedure:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9414506/recording-studios-reopen-health-concerns-creativity-coronavirus

Artists, PROs, and Campaigns:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9413485/neil-young-slams-trump-over-use-of-his-music-at-mount-rushmore-event-this-is-not-ok-with-me

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/05/arts/axl-rose-rihanna-trump-rallies.html

UK Arts Bailout:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/uk-government-announces-2bn-funding-package-for-the-arts-including-concert-venues/?fbclid=IwAR2_q6uvC-44Z14KBea8JJvv65kk3wtLy4vkZ2HTX_ot7K1-HSbujhamWY0

Tik Tok’s US Potential Ban:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/07/tech/us-tiktok-ban/index.html

https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-indias-tiktok-ban-dispels-the-myth-of-the-china-bogeyman/

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#5- Making an Album in Prison, Chase Rice Controversy, Indie Publisher beats the Big 3 Jun 30, 2020

Show notes

In our longest episode yet, Joe and Colin talk about coronavirus shows from contact tracing apps and temperature takers to the contrast of Chase Rice’s concert with little to no precautions. Updates on Garth Brooks’s drive In show, award show changes and winners, and more in the most anticipated episode yet.

SOCIALS and CONTACT:

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Articles Mentioned:

South Korea Contact Tracing Apps:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/9406512/south-korean-cities-tracing-apps-restart-nightlife-coronavirus

Chase Rice and Chris Janson Concerts:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/06/29/chase-rice-chris-janson-concerts-roil-nashvilles-ravaged-music-industry/3280563001/

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/29/entertainment/chase-rice-concert-covid-trnd/index.html

Apology: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCCObszFHBf/?utm_source=ig_embed

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/9411694/chris-jansons-concert-organizer-coronavirus-precautions-in-place

Drakeo The Ruler “Thank You for Using GTL” made in prison:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jun/26/how-drakeo-the-ruler-made-an-album-while-in-prison

Garth Brooks Reviews: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article243854387.html

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/06/28/garth-brooks-performs-virtual-concert-drive-ins-theaters/3275113001/

BET Winners: https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/28/entertainment/bet-awards-2020-winners

VMAs 2020: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9411051/2020-mtv-vmas-date-location

Kobalt music wins Publisher of the Year: https://www-rollingstone-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/indie-music-publishing-kobalt-publisher-of-the-year-1019562/amp/

Spotify Stocks surge: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/streaming/9408031/spotify-stock-price-cnbc-jim-cramer-comcast-partnership

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#4- Grammy Changes, Unemployment's Broken, Spotify Podcast Deals are on the Rise Jun 19, 2020

Show notes

Joe and Colin talk about Grammy name changes, the CARE act's effect on freelance unemployment, some Nashville music news and much more in this jam packed episode. Buckle up for a bunch of topics.

Articles mentioned:

Grammy news:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/06/11/entertainment/grammys-rename-urban-category-intl-scli/index.html

https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/recording-academy-announces-changes-63rd-annual-grammys-releases-rules-and-guidelines

Dolly Parton Bust: https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/06/dolly-parton-statue-kkk-nathan-bedford-forrest/

Kid Rock Bar Violations: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/kid-rock-nashville-honky-tonk-bar-covid-1017446/

CARE Act Unemployment: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/musicians-struggle-to-get-pandemic-assistance-993437/

Spotify Podcast Deals: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/streaming/9405310/spotify-podcast-deals-kim-kardashian-joe-rogan-stock-market-value

James Brown Estate: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/9405707/james-brown-south-carolina-supreme-court-ruling-wife

Garth Brooks Drive in "Concert": https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/9400358/garth-brooks-perform-show-300-drive-ins

Live Nation Memo: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9404461/live-nation-reduce-pay-risk-artists-festivals-2021

SOCIALS and CONTACT:

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#3- PR Nightmares, Venue Closures, but The PS5 is On The Way Jun 12, 2020

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All Things Music Business and Media Podcast.

Joe and Colin talk PR responses from Fulltone and Lady Antebellum to the surrounding BLM movement and protests while COVID-19 and the lockdown continue to decimate the entertainment industry fiscally. Could gaming, esports, and video game streams be a step in diversifying income for the music industry?

Articles mentioned:

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/guitar-center-removes-fulltone-products-from-stores-and-websites

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fulltone-owner-apologizes-for-looting-rant

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/11/entertainment/lady-antebellum-name-change/index.html#:~:text=(CNN)%20Lady%20Antebellum%20is%20making,says%20fans%20have%20long%20used.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lollapalooza-2020-canceled-coronavirus-pandemic-981711/

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9399221/aeg-layoffs-coachella-limited-capacity-global-tours-next-year

https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/06/independent-music-venues-covid-19/

https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-reveal-everything-announced-all-games

https://www.wired.com/story/sony-playstation-5-event-games/

SOCIALS and CONTACT:

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#2- #BlackOutTuesday, Killer Mike Speaks Out, and The Raging Pandemic Jun 03, 2020

Show notes

Master Google Doc containing instructions, articles, and advice about Black Lives Matter and Protests: https://tinyurl.com/y7mcecq3

#blacklivesmatter

Colin and Joe explore the responses of media companies and artists to the death of George Floyd and the surrounding protests. Simultaneously, Joe and Colin discuss the ongoing strategies of the entertainment professionals during the pandemic.

Articles mentioned:

https://www.fastcompany.com/90511929/this-haunting-846-spot-is-the-most-powerful-corporate-response-to-the-george-floyd-murder

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jun/01/run-the-jewels-i-want-the-oppressors-to-know-that-they-havent-created-complete-hopelessness

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9395047/streaming-services-support-black-out-tuesday-spotify-bandcamp-siriusxm

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9349091/top-music-biz-managers-share-tips-for-weathering-the-pandemic

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#1- Fortnite, Fake Spotify Accounts, and Social Distancing Concerts May 20, 2020

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All Things Music Business and Media Podcast.

In the premier episode of "That's Showbiz Baby", cohosts Joseph Wasilewski and Colin McKay talk about Fortnite concerts and the future of Spotify.

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