Episode 552 – TikTok Bans in the US, Cassettes Tapes in Japan, and Chechnya’s Tempo Rules: 2024 in Music

In this week’s episode, I sit down with… myself. Yes friends, today, I go solo for this special episode of the podcast.

In it, I’ll be reflecting on the major stories that shaped the music industry in 2024. 

In this special year-in-review episode, I’ll be going over TikTok’s potential ban in the US—an event which will completely change the industry going forward, Japan's unexpected cassette tape resurgence, and Chechnya's surprising tempo regulations.

I’ll also be discussing how Spotify is adapting its royalty models, Live Nation’s issues with the US government, the sad death of some iconic music institutions, immersive audio’s struggle to gain traction, and so much more.

Whether you're a producer, artist, or industry insider, this episode is a must-listen if you want a detailed look at where the music world stands and where it's going.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about immersive audio (01:12)

Chechnya’s tempo ban (03:21)

The US TikTok ban (15:43)

Cassettes are making a comeback (22:16)

Live Nation is getting sued (28:06)

Some news about Taylor Swift (33:21)

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