#37- Concerts are Back, Twitch Vs The Music Industry, and The Biggest Live Act of 2020

Joe and Colin examine big moves or lack there of by Spotify and Twitch. Spotify’s newest feature, Discovery Mode, has caught the eyes of Congress while Twitch tries to avoid the eyes of many labels, artists, and publishers due to copyright infringement claims. This, concerts returning, the biggest live act of 2020, and more on this episode of the Biztape. 

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Discovery Mode by Spotify is being looked at by Congress: 

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/streaming/9582535/spotify-discover-mode-congress-concerned/

Concerts are Back?:

https://www.pollstar.com/article/large-scale-fests-lead-the-way-back-with-onsite-vax-covid-surveys-148190

Six60 dominates becoming the biggest live act of the year :

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9577638/new-zealand-six60-worlds-biggest-touring-act/

Twitch “Disappointed” with Music Publishing:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/twitch-disappointed-with-music-publishing-industry-after-receiving-1000-copyright-infringement-claims/

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