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How Many People Actually Listen to Vinyl May 03, 2023

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This week the boys dive into the historic world of Vinyl and record players as sales continue to grow way beyond the industry’s expectations and completely engulfing its CD competition. What does this mean for environmental waste and will this continue to grow for years to come? Last, Adidas is being sued by the very people who own it - it’s shareholders. Since Kanye has been booted out of the company and the yeezy line dropped the company has experienced some harsh realities (some of which may have been kept from the shareholders prior to the Kanye parting). This and more every week on The Biztape!

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Vinyl Sales:

http://musicbusinessworldwide.com/50-of-vinyl-buyers-dont-own-a-record-player-data-shows/

Adidas Lawsuit:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/adidas-sued-shareholders-kanye-west-financial-fallout/

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Frank Ocean's Coachella Apr 26, 2023

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Frank Ocean makes his long awaited return to the live space at the world’s most upfront festival, Coachella. As rumor and mystery of the performance surround the event, join Colin and Joe as they dig deep into what is alleged and what effects this has on big festivals. He at least played “Chanel” right? This, an ice rink, and more this week on the Biztape!

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Frank Ocean and Coachella:

https://variety.com/2023/music/news/frank-ocean-coachella-set-reassessed-musically-1235592077/

https://www.tmz.com/2023/04/24/coachella-organizers-cut-curfew-fines-in-half-during-weekend-2/

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Why This Drake AI Could Be the 'Next Napster Moment' Apr 19, 2023

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Drake is infuriated as AIs rip his likeness across the internet but one notable one has risen to the surface. The villain-esq artist “Ghostwriter” is ready to bring bigger questions to music rights holders. Where do AI copyright and trademark begin and human artists end? While, TikTok continues the fight with the US government…. Another Bytedance app rises right in front of everyone eyes… This and more on The Biztape!

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Drake AI is drawing Questions from the Music Industry:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/this-drake-ai-rip-off-already-has-250000-plays-on-spotify-is-it-a-ticking-time-bomb-for-music-rightsholders/

https://www.ft.com/content/aec1679b-5a34-4dad-9fc9-f4d8cdd124b9

CapCut and Music:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/capcut-tiktok-video-editing-app-viral-music/

https://time.com/6266975/capcut-bytedance-tiktok-popular/

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The Twitter Dumpster Fire Apr 12, 2023

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TWITTER IS ON FIRE….STILL…… But wait it gets worse as Elon introduces more features and lack there of for Twitter Blue. Taking away standard features from consumers and causing an uproar, can Twitter recover? Music Business Worldwide writes that maybe the music industry could take a page from Elon. Come discover the new territory and more on The Biztape!

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Twitter CHAOS:

https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/twitter-updates-verified-user-descriptions-paid-blue-check-1235571165/

https://www.vox.com/technology/2023/3/31/23664041/elon-musk-twitter-checkmark-pay-play-subscription-blue-doge

Where are all your songs stored?:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/38-million-tracks-on-music-streaming-service-were-played-zero-times-in-2022-elon-musks-book/

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The Start of Label Layoffs? Apr 05, 2023

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Big Tech was first but now is music on the cusp of big layoffs as well? Warner draws attention for big staff cuts and even bigger budget cuts. They say it's for restructuring for the long term but could Warner be the first of many?Also, Disney announces cuts of its metaverse division. Not even Mickey Mouse can get people to try the metaverse…. This and more on the Biztape!

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Warner’s Big Budget Cuts:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-will-generate-savings-of-50m-annually-by-cutting-4-of-staff/

Disney Step Away from MetaVerse:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/disney-shuts-down-metaverse-division-amid-restructuring-report/

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TikTok Chew'd Out By Congress Mar 29, 2023

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TikTok’s Ceo has been called to talk to a congressional committee about personal data and if the Chinese government has access. While the intelligence committee warns, public interest appears to be waning. Also, radio appears to be headed closer to its slow death as UMG and other labels start to pull money from the space. This and more on The Biztape!

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TikTok’s Ceo in Congress:

https://www.axios.com/2023/03/23/tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-hearing-congress

The Death of Radio:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/radio-promotion-costs-cut-universal-music-group/

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AI in Music: A Tool or a Weapon Mar 22, 2023

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The boys explore what makes the music industry shiver, social media and AI. Twitter is coming under fire as many industry leaders say licensing agreements have stalled. Elon may have more than just employee layoffs to deal with it…. While, AI creeps into the music space more and more a huge campaign to support human creativity has begun. Is AI a tool or a harbinger of doom? This and more on The Biztape!

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Big Players Campaign for AI ethics in Music:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/riaa-and-over-30-other-groups-launch-ai-campaign-to-support-human-creativity/

Twitter and Music Licensing:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/twitters-music-licensing-talks-hang-in-the-balance-after-elon-musks-takeover-report/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/technology/twitters-music-elon-musk.html#:~:text=Twitter%20is%20one%20of%20the,made%20agreements%20for%20music%20rights.

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Jamie Lee Curtis, Coldplay and an Industry Debate Mar 15, 2023

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This week the boys explore Jamie Lee Curtis’ live music opinions as she shifts mindsets over whether the culture asks fans to stay out too late and if there is room for midday shows. Later, Live Nation and Ticketmaster shift business tactics as public opinion has deteriorated the brand for consumers and U.S. lawmakers alike. With this be enough to get the brand back on the right track? This and more every week on The Biztape!

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/ticketmaster-taylor-swift-strategy-ticket-fees-scalpers/

https://www.billboard.com/pro/the-cure-ban-ticket-resale-tour/

Jamie Lee and Coldplay?:

https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/experts-why-concerts-night-jamie-lee-curtis-coldplay-daytime-1235282815/

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Tiktok Steps Closer to Being Banned?! Mar 08, 2023

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Boys examine greater trends in streaming and how streaming could be looking at older generations to generate growth. While, Joe Biden is the last step to approving the ability to ban Tiktok in the US after a house bill was approved. It isn’t so cut and dry though… Why is this happening and more on The Biztape!

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Streaming looks older:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/podcast-audiobook-streaming-grow-appealing-older-listeners/

House Panel approves Bill that could lead to Tik Tok ban:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/house-panel-approves-bill-that-could-lead-to-total-tiktok-ban-in-the-us

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/28/tech/house-tiktok-vote/index.html

/https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/22/tiktok-steps-up-efforts-to-clinch-us-security-deal.html#:~:text=TikTok%20has%20been%20seeking%20to%20assure%20U.S.%20government%20departments%20and,influence%20of%20that%20country's%20government.

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YouTube and Spotify's New Eras Feb 22, 2023

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This week the boys discuss YouTube’s CEO Susan Wojcicki stepping down as silicon valley loses more female leaders as the digital economy shifts under TikTok’s disruption. Later, Spotify is getting a bump up in stock price as an activist shareholder pushes the arrow up. Will Spotify win the pricing game or is this temporary? This and more every week on The Biztape!

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Big Youtube Changes:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/technology/susan-wojcicki-youtube-ceo-step-down.html

Spotify’s Newest Investor:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-now-has-an-activist-shareholder-with-a-history-of-pushing-for-price-rises/

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