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"How to Save the Music Industry" Nov 30, 2022

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This week the boys get serious as they both discuss the importance of not only the music industry… but of The Price is Right theme as well. Touring is big business as Elton John gains first place for the All Time Boxscore Record selling an insane amount of tickets. Later, how can we fix the music industry? Discussion over Ron Knox’s op ed article in WIRED may uncover some uncomfortable truths about monopolies in the music industry. This and more every week on The Biztape!!

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Elton John Close to All Time Tour Record:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/elton-john-tour-all-time-boxscore-record-final-shows/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_concert_tours

How to Save Music?:

https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-big-music-needs-to-be-broken-up-to-save-the-industry/

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Ticketmaster, Taylor Swift and the U.S. Government Nov 23, 2022

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Taylor Swift, by being one of the most popular artists in the world, has exposed cracks in Ticketmaster. As MILLIONs of faces raced for tickets, Ticketmaster could not keep up with demand and left many unhappy and ready to throw stones. As their parent company is being examined by the US government, could Taylor Swift lead to one of the biggest antitrust legal battles in music history?

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Taylor Swift, TicketMaster and potentially the US government:

https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-taylor-swift-930a204fbbfccea45f6012f0da4feef6

https://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-concert-tickets-parents-34399cca6403c97f0983a5c69c7edec0

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ticketmaster-taylor-swift-apology-eras-tour-ticket-disaster-1235174302/

https://www.billboard.com/pro/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-did-she-have-a-choice-work-with-them/

https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/taylor-swift-ticketing-mess-eras-drive-political-engagement-1235175377/

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TikTok's Obsession With Speeding Up Songs Nov 16, 2022

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They boys investigate the newest TikTok phenomenon: Sped Up Songs. This new trend has brought life to older catalog material but also has a richer historic background you may not have realized.... While, the Grammy's open the floodgates with this year's nominees. Join Joe and Colin with their first reaction/look to this year's list. All this and more on The Biztape!

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Elon Musk's Sweeping Twitter Changes Nov 02, 2022

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The reign of Elon begins at Twitter. After a rough acquisition, Elon is now rolling out sweeping changes to Twitter, getting rid of staff across the board and implementing new methods of monetization. Twitter embraces change but for positive or negative? While, Colin takes Joe on the journey and life of the recently passed, Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry was controversial to say the least but the boys ignite the age old discussion: Can Art and the Artist be separated? This, Joe’s last name eternally misspelled and more on The Biztape!

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Elon Owns Twitter Now:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/elon-musk-paid-twitter-verification-fires-company-board/

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yFavDVoAExO4mnWO1CrMF?si=0ad1b4219cd44da9

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/120114/how-does-twitter-twtr-make-money.asp

Jerry Lee Lewis Dead at 87:

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/jerry-lee-lewis-dead-obituary-7333149/

https://www.vulture.com/2022/10/jerry-lee-lewis-obituary-1935-2022.html

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Kanye West is Done Oct 26, 2022

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TAYLOR SWIFT VS. KANYE (Taylor is winning…). This week the boys discuss the record-breaking release of Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ which has sold 800,000 copies in the first week becoming the biggest record of the year. Later, Kanye is cancelled as his anti-Semitic comments as his business relations fall left and right. ht. This and more on The Biztape!

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’:

https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/taylor-swift-midnights-sales-record-breaking-start-1235159835/

Kanye is Canceled:

https://www.billboard.com/lists/kanye-west-hate-speech-consequences-timeline/celebrities-react-to-death-con-tweet/

https://www.billboard.com/pro/kanye-west-controversies-hurt-radio-play-not-streaming-numbers/

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kanyes-drink-champs-interview-nore-removed-from-revolt-youtube-1235157274/

https://www.billboard.com/pro/kanye-west-dropped-by-caa-antisemitic-comments/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8Q5N3LjB4

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BTS Joins South Korea's Military Oct 19, 2022

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The time has come.... After years of trying to find a work around and lobby the government, the BTS boys will be drafted into the South Korean military. The boys theorize how this could be setting down seeds to blossom on their return.... While, Bytedance contemplates expanding a new music streaming service. Could the company behind TikTok strike gold again or is this just one more for the streaming graveyard?

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BTS going into the Military:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/bts-military-service-major-challenge-hybe-label/

Tiktok expands music streaming service, Resso:

https://variety.com/2022/music/news/tiktok-bytedance-expand-music-streaming-service-1235402368/

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tiktok-parent-in-talks-with-labels-to-launch-music-streaming-service-in-12-new-markets/

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Is this Kanye's Downfall? Oct 12, 2022

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This week the boys talk about how the insane amount of uploads to streaming services are causing huge competition for artists - new and old alike, as well as how it has effected the way that acts sign to labels and distribution services. Later, Kanye West floods mainstream media headlines again after posting anti-semetic statements on twitter and instagram. Many people and brands close to Kanye are now distancing themselves. Is this the end of the line for the artist? This and more every week on The Biztape!

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How much music gets uploaded a day:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/its-happened-100000-tracks-are-now-being-uploaded/

Kanye’s Biggest Controversy Yet:

https://variety.com/2022/music/news/kanye-west-instagram-restricted-account-1235397055/

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/10/10/twitter-instagram-block-kanye-west-over-antisemitic-posts

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Where Tiktok’s Viral Hits Spawn Oct 05, 2022

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Kanye West has appeared to finally upset one of his longest supporters, the fashion industry. After a very controversial showcase by his brand YZY, high fashion was left speechless. Could Kanye lose one of his greatest allies and money making stream? Then, Tiktok has been analyzed by Contrabands to show what kinds of content create the start of mega-hits. From ads, to organic content and more, the boys analyze Tiktok's obsession with appearing DIY or at least faking it….

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Tiktok’s Viral Hits Breakdown:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/two-thirds-of-tiktoks-viral-hits-dont-rely-on-ads-study-finds1/

https://www.contrabrand.agency/tiktokglobalreport2022

Fashion vs Kanye:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-fashion-world-reacts-white-lives-matter-shirt-1234605049/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-10-03/kanye-west-candace-owen-white-lives-matter-shirts

https://variety.com/2022/music/news/kanye-west-white-lives-matter-shirt-runway-show-1235391709/

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Rihanna's Superbowl and Adam Levine's DMs Sep 28, 2022

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This week the boys discuss the SuperBowl picking Rihanna for the now Apple Music Halftime Show and how this new age of the SuperBowl may completely change the way artist appear on the sporting event. Later, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine is in hot water as a cheating allegation has completely memeified his character as his alleged DMs have been leaked. The boys discuss how this impacts the para-social relationship that all celebrities take advantage of. This and more every week on The Biztape!

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Rihanna’s Upcoming Superbowl performance:

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rihanna-teases-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show-performance-1235144421/

https://www.billboard.com/lists/rihanna-best-hip-hop-collaborations/kanye-west-feat-rihanna-all-of-the-lights/

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/dr-dre-rihanna-super-bowl-halftime-show-1235144484/

Adam Levine Controversy:

https://www.wired.com/story/adam-levine-dms-internet-meme/

https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/adam-levine-denies-affair-says-he-used-poor-judgement-flirting-1235141659/

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ANTHONY FANTANO vs. DRAKE Sep 21, 2022

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THERE’S BEEF IN THE MUSIC BIZ!!! Hip-Hop’s most current influential rapper vs. the internets busiest music nerd has sturred up the trades as well as fans of both creators. How does this impact music reviewing and will we see any stronger repercussions for the two? Then, the UK is going through a energy crisis which may be the end for live venues as we know it. What can these businesses do to combat the high prices and if not what will come after? This and more every week on The Biztape!

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UK Energy Crisis and Live Music:

https://news.pollstar.com/2022/09/09/uk-biz-threatened-by-energy-costs/

Fantano Vs Drake:

https://variety.com/2022/music/news/drake-anthony-fantano-beef-feud-explained-1235374908/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-IdqR2uxYc&t=446s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM4XIN9E5ec

https://twitter.com/hiphopnumbers/status/1257503294777225216

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