We're back for season 2 of Run the Tape! In this episode, we discuss how music artists are standing in solidarity with drag performers against anti-LGBT legislation in the south, the WGA strike, and how the top three record labels are negotiating with major streaming platforms to legally protect artists from AI soundalikes.

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In this episode, we're diving into new studies from the University Of Southern California Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Report, which provides stats on the state of gender inclusion in entertainment, and examining how our willingness to discover new music evolves with age.  At the round table, we're talking to music industry vet Lynn Davis about how women can stay empowered in the music industry. 

We're back for 2023! This week we discuss the new Grammy nomination categories, Nikki tests out the popular new Open AI ChatGPT software to write a song, Mastercard announces its first blockchain initiative for emerging artists, and we discuss how artists are pioneering the evolution of technology that is creating the future of entertainment as we know it. Shelby Bond, GBO, Reed Waddle, The Underdogs, and David Deacon are at the roundtable. 

Featuring music by Shelby Bond and Reed Waddle. 

This week we're wrapping up 2022 music news with Spotify Wrapped, Apple Replay, and Google's top 10 most searched songs of the year. Golden Globes nominations are released, 2023 tour dates are announced, and Warner Music Group signs a deal with a Metaverse merchant company. At the roundtable, we're talking to Trey P, TMike, TrudyTheProducer, and Benjamin Hey! 

Featuring music by TMike and TrudyThe Producer. 

In this episode, we bring the sunshine back to entertainment news with good news only. Music stocks rise in the American music market, music industry diversity and inclusion requirements increase in the UK, and countries take action to reduce violence in entertainment. At the round table, we're talking about the postive power of music. Featuring 45 Redline, Royce DeZorzi, Dr. Jefferey P. Kee, and Sohm.

In this episode, we talk about the Creative Arts Emmys, eco-friendly and accessible concert venues, and more. At the round table, we're chatting with independent artists about the pressure to reflect the times. Featuring  Coco Kimmie, Carla Prather & Janeff the Poet, GGMG Remo, and Young Dra.

In this episode, we're discussing music streaming legislation on Capitol Hill and the first virtual AI recording artist signed by a major record label. At the round table, we're chatting about balancing being an independent artist with everyday life. Featuring SayNave and Devon Paige.

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to talk about music industry nostalgia. At the round table, we discuss how can we bring our favorite aspects of music from the past with us as the industry continues to evolve. Featuring Spoke, Levi Zadoff and Dead Hendrix, and Jake Luv. 

In this episode, we explore how new technology is affecting quickly changing music industry trends and how NFTs are shifting the way artists release music. At the round table, we discuss the impact of AI on the music industry. Featuring Ali Berke and JuBeanz.