Why did Taylor Swift snub YouTube? Did Bad Bunny’s Superbowl show boost his streaming numbers? Do teenagers want to go to gigs any more?

2026-02-11

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Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works: don't forget - you can become a ⁠Superfan of the podcast for free – and access an extra 20 mins of show each week!⁠This week, Steve and Stu get stuck into:Stu's big number is $60 billion... and it's how much money YouTube made in 2025. But how much of this goes to music makers?Taylor Swift’s new music video was deliberately delayed before it hit YouTube this week, but why?Who cares what the US president thought about Bad Bun...

Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works: don't forget - you can become a ⁠Superfan of the podcast for free – and access an extra 20 mins of show each week!⁠

This week, Steve and Stu get stuck into:

Stu's big number is $60 billion... and it's how much money YouTube made in 2025. But how much of this goes to music makers?
Taylor Swift’s new music video was deliberately delayed before it hit YouTube this week, but why?
Who cares what the US president thought about Bad Bunny - after his Super Bowl half-time show streams of his music spiked - but by how much?
Record Store Day is happening on 18th April in the UK: Steve and Stu discuss Elton John and RSD queuing strategies...
Artists are selling their new albums on online stores before they go on streaming services - but why, and is it a good idea?
A new company is selling off early demo tapes, studio kit and even instruments to superfans... so how much does this stuff cost?
Steve and Stu discuss a message from Superfan Kate Collins about teenagers and their interest (or otherwise) in going to gigs.
How much will you have to pay to play the video game Fortnite dressed as Chappell Roan in a Joan of Arc outfit?

And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our ⁠⁠Patreon Superfans⁠⁠, Steve and Stu prop themselves at the bar to chat about two juicy issues this week:

Noel Gallagher has won the Brit award for best songwriter of the year – despite "not having written any songs for two years". Steve and Stu have plenty of thoughts…
Superfan James Bennet asks where to find new artists in a fragmented world of new music discovery – Steve and Stu share their tips!
(And Steve explains how he discovers good new artists despite being overwhelmed with suggestions)

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Steve and Stuart

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