Music Tectonics: Recent Episodes
Rock Paper Scissors, Inc. PR firm
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. The podcast includes news roundups, interviews, and more. Our host is Dmitri Vietze, CEO of PR firm rock paper scissors.
On today's podcast we have a truly amazing talk with Damien Riehl, a musician and technology lawyer who is one of the masterminds behind All the Music Project; an algorithmically generated catalogue of 471 billion melodies, which was then put into the public domain in an attempt to protect musicians from being sued for copyright claims. It is a fascinating conversation.
Damien’s Ted Talk here
News!
Gen Z is embracing a digital detox and the ‘Martha Stewart summer’
Apple Intelligence Is Gambling on Privacy as a Killer Feature
The iPhone is your karaoke mic in tvOS 26's Apple Music Sing
Nothing will stand in the way of independents (and why the world’s first three-person indie unicorn is only a matter of time away)
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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”Create a flurry of content. But do not put $10,000 aside for a celebrity to come in and talk about your brand. I want you to go after thirty smaller creators with followings between ten and thirty thousand.”
Today we hear from Adam McHeffey, the former CMO of Artiphon and current Chief Creative Officer at Rock Paper Scissors to discuss effective strategies for marketing musical instruments. Key points include the significance of IRL networking, the importance of strategic planning, and the role of traditional PR. Adam also provides some very clear step-by-step marketing strategies. This episode is a must for anyone looking to launch a new product or musical instrument.
News!
Events-tech firm Fever raises its latest nine-digit funding round
AI, bot farms and innocent indie victims: how music streaming became a hotbed of fraud and fakery
Do not settle.
AM Radio Mandate is Moving in Congress — But Should It Pair with Performance Royalty Requirements?
‘Ethical’ AI Music Firms React to the Majors’ Suno-Udio Licensing Talks: ‘We Just Get Left Behind’
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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Today we bring you the recording from our latest on-line Seismic Event, “Artist Careers in a Parallel Universe.” It was an exploration into the livelihood of three working artists; Clara Venice, Vivek Agrawal, and The Phronetic. RPS Chief Creative Officer, Adam McHeffey talks with them about how they are using new technology to fuel their creative visions, how they've built brand relationships, and importantly, how they're monetizing their networks. Great insight into how they make it work. Also! stick around for the news.
Seismic Activity Guests
Vivek Agrawal
The Cassette Speaker
The Oasis
Clara Venice
Locket
The Phronetic
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Links to the News
What Is Going On With the Chaos At the Copyright Office?
Fake Podcasts
EU artists generated more than $1.8 billion on Spotify in 2024, up 15% YoY
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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On today’s news roundup show Dmitri and Eleanor tackle the week's music tech news. They discuss Spotify's app store changes, Apple Music's new transfer tool, and so many AI music industry developments, including the $10 million AI music fraud case.
News you might want to read:
Spotify says App Store changes have boosted its subscriptions
Apple Music’s new transfer tool simplifies switching from other streaming services
Martina McBride Speaks Out Against AI Deepfakes at Senate Hearing: ‘It’s Just Terrifying’
Udio launches mobile app using Apple’s in-app purchases system
OpenAI has hardware ambitions – and a $6.5bn deal to ignite them
‘A Billion Streams and No Fans’: Inside a $10 Million AI Music Fraud Case
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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In today’s episode we welcome pioneering innovator Ty Roberts, founder of Gracenote, and former CTO of Universal Music Group. We talk about some of the pivotal moments in his career including Gracenote's role in the development of iTunes, and working with David Bowie on generative music. We discuss the future of visual music experiences, the rise of AI in music creation, and the possibilities for personalized live events using advanced technologies.
Shoutouts from the News
Are Tech Bros Hijacking the Music Industry? An Urgent Look at the Latest AI Developments
SoundCloud Says Users’ Music Isn’t Being Used for AI Training Following Backlash
Licensing AI music: the industry is focusing on the wrong problem
U.S. Copyright Office Releases New Report on Legality of AI Training, Suggesting Law Is With Rightsholders on Key Issues
Taco Bell launches record club with 2025 Feed The Beat class
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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On today's episode, Dmitri and Tristra discuss the news of the week. They review recent acquisitions like Monstercat and BANDS, and discuss the economic confidence of the music sector despite economic downturns. They also talk about the evolving role of AI and the implications of recent legal copyright cases on AI training data. It’s a lot of news to round up!
Shoutouts
Create Music Group acquires again, swooping for indie electronic label Monstercat
Jay Penske Takes Control of SXSW: Will Profits, Politics Overtake Festival?
Trump signals willingness to extend TikTok ban deadline again
Arts agency terminates dozens of grants after Trump proposes eliminating NEA
Are Music Companies Seeing Consumer Pullback? This Week’s Earnings Calls Offered an Answer
Live Nation predicts ‘historic year’ despite revenue decline
Judge in Meta case warns AI could 'obliterate' market for original works
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Report
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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Today we are talking with Valeska Pederson Hinz, partner at Perkins Coie, about what’s happening in the world of music tech investment. Valeska has extensive experience in guiding companies and investors from Series A to IPO and has an indispensable vantage point. Our conversation includes the current state of venture capital funding, the impact of generative AI on the industry and the ongoing legal debates surrounding fair use versus licensing in AI training data. She also has practical advice for startup founders from the legal standpoint of someone who guides growth stage companies.
News Shoutouts
UMG generated $3bn+ in Q1
Spotify posts record-high operating profit for Q1
Splice acquires Spitfire Audio
Epidemic Sound acquires AI startup Song Sleuth
NMPA says Spotify’s Q1 growth due to ‘undercutting of songwriters’ via audiobook bundling
Jack Dorsey’s ‘Delete All IP Law’ post highlights the hypocrisy of Big Tech Billionaires
Hearing Things
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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Today Dmitri talks with Cherie Hu, music industry analyst and founder of Water and Music. We start by discussing the Ouroboros project which maps the complicated and intertwined stakes in the music industry held by various entities, including private equity firms, media conglomerates, and tech companies like Tencent. We also talk about shifting power dynamics between the majors and the independents, the impact of AI – particularly generative AI, and trends in rights management and live music.
Shoutouts
Water and Music
Ouroboros Map
Water and Music Soundcloud
Reverb Sold By Etsy to Fender Parent and Firm Led By SoundCloud Alum
A24 Makes Its Move Into the Music Scene
'You Are Somehow a Villain If You Use It'
JPMorgan CEO Says Something Everyone Can Agree On: "Kill Meetings" and Corporate Jargon
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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In this episode, Dmitri speaks with Mark Mulligan, veteran tech analyst and leading digital thinker from MIDiA Research. Topics include the slowing growth of streaming revenue, shifts in market share among major and independent labels, the rise of the global south in subscriber numbers, and the impact of super-premium subscriptions on monetization. We also talk about the future potential disruptions from AI and legal challenges and how the music industry might adapt and innovate in the face of these changes.
News Shoutouts!
The Music Industry Wants Solutions. But Do Listeners See Problems?
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: AI That is ‘as smart as the smartest artist’ Will Be Here in 3 to 5 Years
Tariff-Proof, Recession-Proof Music Industry Will Thrive Despite Global Uncertainty
AI Music Invasion Doubles on Deezer: 20,000 Bot-Created Tracks Now Uploaded Each DAY to Streaming Platform
Record Scratch: How Tariffs and Uncertainty Are Hurting Vinyl Manufacturing in America
China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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Today we have Glen Peoples from Billboard to discuss the major trends within the music industry. Our conversation covers a lot! Including the rise of rollups and acquisitions to build label services, the increasing importance of music licensing, the role of AI in the music tech investment landscape, and the cyclical nature of consolidation and its broader impacts on the future of the industry.
News Shoutouts
Startup oMoo Gets Hands-On With its Haptics-based music App
MCP: The New “USB-C for AI” That’s Bringing Fierce Rivals Together
NMPA CEO Talks Spotify Podcast Takedowns and AI Strategy, Warns Against Government-Led PRO Reform
Eternal Celebrities: The Multi-Billion Opportunity Coming
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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Ian Henderson, founder of MashApp and former Spotify executive, talks with Dmitri about how MashApp enables non-musicians to remix tracks without production experience, and the broader context of technological disruptions in the music industry driven by AI. He explains the challenges in securing licenses from major record labels and his vision for the future of music interactivity. We also hear the news from Dmitri and Tristra.
News Roundup!
50 Million More Americans Are Buying Music Than a Decade Ago
Amazon Makes Last-Minute Bid for TikTok as US Ban Deadline Looms
5 Million Songs and $288m Spent on Catalogs: 8 Things We Learned from Universal Music Group’s 2024 Annual Report
Udio, the Startup Sued by Record Companies Last Year, Unveils Tool to Clone ‘sonic identity’ of Existing Songs
Inside YouTube’s Weird World Of Fake Movie Trailers
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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Today Dmitri talks with the winners of the 2024 Music Tectonics Swimming with Narwals Competition, DAWn Audio. They discuss their innovative platform for music producers and artists as well as the recent pivot from a cross-DAW collaboration plugin, to a gamified network that rewards artists for their creative work. But first, Dmitri and Tristra share a quick take on the news headlines of the week.
News from Rock Paper Scanner:
Beats and Bytes: Essential Trend Report
Apple Music Integration is now Available on More DJ Platforms
Will $1 on Your Ticket Help Save Australian Live Music? Napster? Is it 1999?
Sam Ash Music Returns Online
The Cost of Banning TikTok: Implications for Digital Advertising
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Mark Steiner, Co-Founder and CEO of GigSalad joins Dmitri from the streets of SXSW to talk about the journey from working at his kitchen table to successful scale-up. We also hear a PR Strategy on what to do with questions you just don’t want to answer. But first, Tristra and Jade dish the latest news headlines.
News Headlines Discussed:
Porn on Spotify Is Infiltrating Top Podcast Charts
How Does Gen Z Listen to Podcasts?
Jayden Daniels’ growth with VR simulation has Commanders embracing mind games
Sports Music Licensing Company ClicknClear Inks Deal with Warner Chappell Music
Meta Quest's Mixed Reality Piano App Gets a Major Update
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We talk with Evan Saxon, Former President and Head of International Distribution at Abramorama, about his strategies for leveraging cinema to amplify artists' reach and revenue. He shares insights from his work with Pearl Jam, Melanie Martinez, and Duran Duran, explaining how cinema can serve as a communal marketing partner to boost engagement and consumption. We also have Startup Sessions with Chloe Dagenias of MusicTeam.
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Will Page, author of Pivot and former chief economist at Spotify, talks about the dramatic increase in the global value of music – up to $45.5 billion, surpassing cinema. We discuss the rise of music exports from countries like Mexico and Columbia and the accompanying economic boost. We touch on the resurgence of vinyl, and the shift to CRM systems for direct artist-to-fan engagement. We’ve also got a quick run-down of the headlines of the week, and a PR Strategy that will have you running towards the danger.
Shoutouts:
How Vinyl Can Harness the Influence of Superfans
Pivotal Economics
Trump’s Tariffs Could Be ‘Devastating’ for Musical Instrument Manufacturers
Ever Lost a Friend at a Festival?
Children Turn to Audiobooks
YouTube now has 125m Music and Premium Subscribers
YouTube is Winning Emerging Markets by Being Social
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Today Dmitri speaks with Con Raso of Tuned Global, about the evolving landscape of music streaming. They talk about profitability and innovation opportunities, and Con shares thoughts on making music more social, advancing curation and discovery through AI, and the role of personalization in listening experiences.
Social Radio
Punchline Connect
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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Today, we talk with theremin virtuoso Clara Venice who discusses her musical and visual aesthetic, her journey within the music industry, and her mission to make music technology more colorful, inclusive, and above all – more pink! Dmitri and Tristra also cover the latest industry news, including Spotify's new music pro service and (even more) research on social media's impact on younger users.
Clara Venice
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Dmitri is joined by Cathy Hackl, leading tech futurist, to discuss oh so many topics. Including: spatial computing, immersive web, AI's impact on human cognition, the ongoing development of augmented reality, the importance of creativity in the age of AI, and of course, the lunar food science industry.
This week's Startup Session is Ever.FM, who is introducing some pretty revolutionary ideas on dynamic audio formats.
Cathy Hackl
Ever.FM
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Today Dmitri discusses the ins and outs of selling a business, with guests who have been there, done that. Paul Anthony Troiano (Rumblefish; sold to CESAC) and Jeff Ponchick (Repost Network; sold to SoundCloud) share their experiences about the acquisition process, including valuation conversations and competitive bids as well as advice on the emotional challenges and the importance of focusing on the business’s core mission rather than building to sell.
Shoutouts from the ep:
Magic Box Paradigm
Riff Raff
Rock Paper Scanner
Music from:
Cast of Characters
Ivy Bakes
LNDÖ
Ghost Beatz
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
There is a new format today. We’ve added three recurring segments – Rock Paper Scanner, Startup Sessions, and Strategies Techniques & Hacks with a Publicist. Plus, our regular long(er) interview with an innovator in the music tech space. It’s an abundance of content from a variety of thinkers and do-ers.
Dmitri and Tristra discuss Spotify's $10 billion payout, the rise of ethical AI solutions, and bids to purchase TikTok. Dmitri's interview with Jeremy Sirota, CEO of Merlin, touches on their efforts to support independent music through strategic partnerships and innovative thinking amidst industry consolidation. We hear from the startup Incantio, and also learn a strategic tip when reaching out to journalists for PR.
Shoutouts from the ep:
Merlin
Jeremy Sirota Linked In
Canva
A2IM
Impala Music
Mood Machine Book
Incantio
Startup Sessions Contact Us
Music from:
Cast of Characters
Ivy Bakes
LNDÖ
Ghost Beatz
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We are on the floor of NAAM this week speaking with Scott Sugino, President and CEO of Yamaha Music Innovations. The two speak about Yamaha’s corporate venture capital fund – whose goal is to invest in artist support, audience engagement, and platforms that connect the two. We also hear from our own Jade Prieboy about his impressions and finds from this year’s CES.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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Today we’re joined by Alexandra Koshy who helps us unravel the world of influencer marketing in the music tech sphere. We hear insights into why music tech companies are eager to collaborate with creators on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and we explore how influencer marketing can integrate with press to build a cohesive brand narrative. We shed light on common pitfalls while also covering some practical strategies for founders.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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This episode promises to equip you with strategies to make your crowdfunding campaign stand out amidst the competition. Find out what types of musical products and companies are ripe for Kickstarter and Indiegogo and the single most important factor for surpassing your goal. Hint: it's about community. Other hint: You need a couple months of runway to make it happen. Listen for details.
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Adam McHeffey, CMO of Artiphon, joins us to talk about the state of musical instrument innovation. Instruments like the Orba put music creation at the fingertips of hobbyists, allowing them to focus on enjoyment and self-expression rather than traditional album releases. We discuss the fusion of music and social media, and the new generation of creators redefining the art form. Lines between listening and playing are blurring, (see Ocean Eyes remix on Logic Pro X) pointing to a future where music engagement is akin to gaming, providing endless possibilities for interactivity and connection.
Shoutouts mentioned in episode:
seids_
imsethdrums
socialrepose
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Dmitri and Tristra review the industry news of ‘24 and look into the music tech crystal ball of 2025. Dmitri envisions that gaming will no longer be considered a venue, but rather a central outlet for finding music. Tristra raises questions about how a trade war and a Tik Tok ban could influence 2025. Listen to these predictions and more musings of what the next year will bring.
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It’s a holiday re-gift! Today we take you back to the very first How To Start Up with Cliff Fluet. This was a great conversation that set the stage for the rest of our HTSU interviews. Cliff begins at the beginning – guiding us through the essentials of startup evaluation and asking the necessary questions: Does your innovation solve a real-world problem, can it sustain a business, and are you ready to step into the real world for testing?
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Ever wondered how the music industry parallels the cautionary tales of Kodak, the Sony Walkman, and Nokia?Join us as we chat with Constantine Roussos of Dot Music. He shares his insights on this journey of music's digital transformation, spotlighting the industry's struggle with outdated business models and highlighting the power shift towards streaming platforms. Through his eyes, you'll see the urgent need for verified music identities as a key ingredient for a secure future for artists and rights holders.
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Andy Blair of Reverb Data, joins us to unravel the role data plays in shaping the future of the music industry. We explore the transformation of artist management in the digital age, and talk about how the gap between traditional music law and data law creates challenges—and opportunities—for those in the industry.
Shoutouts:
Adaptive Music
Music Managers Forum
SymphonyOS
Naviro
Firebird Music
un:hurd
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
It's been five years since Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research gave the keynote at the first Music Tectonics Conference. This year we had him, along with Tatiana Cirisano, back to Music Tectonics. Instead of the standard conference keynote (because why would we do standard?) we had an election-year style debate that we called The Great Bifurcation Debate. Tune in as they each argue their side – “Play” and “Listen” and their observations for what the future may hold with each.
Read MIDiA’s report on bifurcation here.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Today Dmitri talks with Audiomack co-founders David Ponte and Brian Zisook. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at their music streaming platform that has found its stride by catering to up-and-coming artists worldwide. They share their unique approach, which empowers artists with valuable data – helping them grow their careers organically, making it a haven for creators seeking independence and visibility.
Shoutouts on today’s episode:
Carry 1st
Airbuds
Mogul
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Today Tristra talks with David Lai and Ross Michaels of Park Avenue Artists. They talk about the evolving landscape of artist management – which requires a comprehensive strategy, far beyond simply securing record deals. Management today can be called upon to guide an artist through project development, and social media engagement – as well as encompass roles traditionally held by record labels, such as assisting artists with recording, distributing, and promoting their music – expanding the very definition of artist management.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
On this episode, Tristra talks with Dae Bogan, the MLC's head of third-party partnerships. In a wide ranging conversation, they explore how focus has moved from seeking out new technological breakthroughs towards integrating existing innovations like AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. The landscape of music publishing is no longer the sleepy niche it once was; it's a vibrant ecosystem, thanks to legislative steps like the Music Modernization Act and the pivotal role of the MLC in fostering transparency and collaboration.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
We are back from the Music Tectonics Conference and it was a lot! We had an amazing three days at the carousel and on the Santa Monica beach. This episode brings a tiny sample of some of the conversations that were to be had at this year's Creator Fair, a new edition to the conference.
AugustLab
BandLab
Eternal Research
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
It’s another How to Scale Up! Rock star turned tech pioneer Ryan Star joins us to share his transition from stage to boardroom. As CEO and co-founder of Stationhead, Ryan created a platform that bridges the gap between superfans and artists, redefining how music is consumed and celebrated. Stationhead's growth, with over 17 million users and engagement from top artists like Nicki Minaj and Billie Eilish, speaks to its unique approach in the crowded music streaming landscape. Ryan talks about the resilience and vision that fueled his journey from major record label tours to leading a community-driven music tech revolution.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Andrew Batey of Beatdapp, joins us to expose the underbelly of fraud within the music industry. From organized crime syndicates to bot and malware operations, Andrew paints a picture of the music ecosystem's vulnerability. We learn about how these sophisticated fraud schemes are manipulating music streams on an unprecedented scale, siphoning billions from artists and stakeholders alike.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Today Dmitri launches a new miniseries – How To Scale Up. These conversations are meant to work together with the How to Start Up episodes, and will attempt to answer the question of “How did you get from there…. to here….?” On this episode Dmitri talks with Darryl Ballantyne, the CEO and co-founder of LyricFind. LIsten in to find out how Darryl got his first investor, and what Microsoft, childhood bedrooms, outdated websites, and roller coasters have to do with anything. Come meet Darryl at the Music Tectonics Conference October 22-24.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Join us today as we talk with two innovators who will be joining us at the carousel and on the beach at the Music Tectonics Conference October 22-24.
First up, a conversation with Jennifer Sullivan of KiTbetter. Tristra dives into the magic behind the KiTalbum, where the lines between physical and digital music blur – creating new opportunities for both fans and artists. Next, Dmitri talks with Zack Settel from WalkThruMusic about advancing beyond a passive listening experience and moving into a navigable listening experience for musical immersion.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week Dmitri talks with Kiran Mampilly of Tarka Labs about his experience in guiding startups in the music industry. Some topics covered; the importance of transforming ideas into practical steps, the critical role of minimum viable products (MVPs) to test market viability, the strategic advantages of having a fractional CTO, and as always – ensuring your technological roadmap is scalable.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Join Dmitri and Tristra as they dive into the big headlines of the month. Just some of the subjects discussed; the concept of the "connection economy," the shift towards content like podcasts and audiobooks and what this may mean for the future of audio engagement, as well as whether or not the streaming market is reaching a saturation point, and what's next for audience engagement. So. Many. Topics.
Streaming’s Growth Plan
Universal's Direct To Fan Business Has Been Growing 33%
The AI Music Honeymoon Phase is Over
Side Job Self-Employed High-Paid: Behind the AI Slop flooding TikTok and Facebook
Google is Pushing AI Hard
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Is AI poised to revolutionize the music industry? Listen to conversations about how AI is reshaping both the business and creative sides of music with Matt Henninger from Music AI and Bill Colitre from Music Reports.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Join us for an exploration of the future of audio creation with our guest – independent author, audiobook narrator, and creative economy expert, Joanna Penn. Joanna shares her insights on selling audiobooks directly through Shopify, using YouTube for distribution, and maintaining direct fan engagement with her extensive email lists. We also go down the Importance of Intellectual Property Rights, rabbit hole. Listen in.
JFPennBooks.com
CreativePennBooks.com
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
What's the secret sauce behind Canada's flourishing music tech scene? Join us as we sit down with Andre Galuban and Isabella Schilpp from the Canadian Consulate in LA and discuss how different provinces are pioneering unique tech sectors. We discuss several Canadian startups that are poised to make waves at the beach during the upcoming Music Tectonics conference in Santa Monica.
HHHusher
Tradable Bits
Sessionwire
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Tristra and Eleanor scan the horizon of music tech news and discuss the latest ripples and waves shaping our industry. Today they go into the rabbit hole that is the current state of fandom. Join us.
Rock Paper Scissors Scanner
Shownotes
Over Half of TikTok’s Biggest Global Tracks of the Summer are Independently Distributed
Music Business Worldwide
Don’t Believe the Internet
Billboard
Chappell Roan Confronts the Sickness of Modern Fandom
Defector
Is Charlie XCX’s Roblox Campaign the Best Music Activation Yet?
MusicEXP
What Can Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign Tell Us About the Current State of Pop Fandom?
Billboard
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
What if the pace of technological advancement is overshadowing the true potential of existing analog technologies? Join Tristra as she speaks with the inventive minds behind Eternal Research; a startup “dedicated to creating new instruments that unlock the hidden music in everyday things.”
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Let's invent a new musical instrument! And usher it to market! Sounds fun, right? Join us in a conversation with the minds behind Playtime Engineering and their “music exploration devices” BlipBlox and MyTrax. They share their experiences with crowdfunding, getting a product from drawing to factory, their creative marketing strategies, and the unexpected challenges that come with inventing an entirely new product – from inception to consumer.
How To Startup is a Music Tectonics Podcast series especially for music tech founders and dreamers. Get a complete crash course in leveling up as a founder as Dmitri talks to advisors and investors to get their best advice for taking your idea from business model, to landing your first investment, to hiring a team, and beyond.
How can you boost your credibility, and gain market share? Do you want to sell your product, and get VC money? Today Dmitri and Tristra discuss a topic that is near and dear to them both. It's the fundamentals of PR! This is an essential listen for startups – and if you’re well established, there are nuggets of wisdom for you too.
How To Startup is a Music Tectonics Podcast Series especially for music tech founders and dreamers. Get a complete crash course in leveling up as a founder as Dmitri talks to advisors and investors to get their best advice for taking your idea from business model, to landing your first investment, to hiring a team, and beyond.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Many a music startup has failed because of a lack of a plan around licensing. And the few that make it through the licensing gauntlet are the ones that last. In this episode we talk with a panel of experts in the space – Bill Campbell, Barefoot Media, Siegfried Paquet, StealthWrks, and Vickie Nauman, CrossBorderWorks.
How To Startup is a Music Tectonics Podcast Series especially for music tech founders and dreamers. Get a complete crash course in leveling up as a founder as Dmitri talks to advisors and investors to get their best advice for taking your idea from business model, to landing your first investment, to hiring a team, and beyond.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this episode we launch the annual Swimming with Narwhals startup competition! Listen to expert advice from previous winners Karen Allen of Infinite Album and Ben Bowler of AUX, as well as investment insights from VCs Bruce Hamilton and advisor Cliff Fluet.
Ben Bowler
Aux
Karen Allen
Infinite Album
Bruce Hamilton, Everybody Ventures
Cliff Fluet, Eleven Advisory
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What sets apart a startup ready for Series A funding from one still in the seed stage? Join us as we uncover the answer with Sun Jen Yung, partner at Nfluence Partners. Together, we break down the critical elements that signify a startup's readiness.
Sun Jen Yung
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What happens when artists stop chasing vanity metrics and start focusing on cultivating genuine, deep relationships with their fans? Listen this week as Tristra and music industry thinker Rob Abelow chat about this shift in the music landscape - where redefining success is a metric of fan intensity rather than just streaming numbers. Rob shares his insights into creating meaningful connections, and highlights why true fans are vital for an artist's long-term success.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Join us as we chat with Bruce Hamilton, General Partner of Everybody Ventures. Bruce's journey from Live Nation and A&R at Epic Records, to startup founder himself, on to his current role in VC provides the backdrop for our discussion. We talk about the current investment landscape for music tech startups – noting the pivot towards more selective funding and the need for VC to focus on truly viable opportunities. With this in mind, Bruce shares advice on crafting a compelling investor pitch, and articulating your story so that it resonates emotionally with investors.
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And we’re back! Dmitri and Tristra enjoy a conversation sifting through some of what is happening in the world today – aka the Hot Lawsuit Summer!
Head over to our website for links to some of the articles the two of them reference.
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Join Dmitri and Tracy Maddux the Former CEO, of AVL Digital and CD Baby as they talk through the fundamentals of what it takes to really start up. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of the critical decisions that shape the future of your business. Whether you intend to sell your company or nurture it as a long-term venture, Tracy's wisdom on capitalization, leveraging personal funds versus investors, and recognizing your strengths and weaknesses will set you on the right path. And if you’re already deep in the weeds with your company – there is still great advice to be learned from these two industry experts.
Tracy Maddux
Artes Management
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Dmitri talks with Chris Wieduwilt – aka the AI Musicpreneur – about his route from struggling musician to vanguard for AI empowerment in music. They discuss the variety and scope of AI tools that exist, touching on ethics, ownership debates, and the potential impact on human creativity.
Links to some shoutouts mentioned in the episode, and the Music Tectonics Conference 2024!
Music Tectonics Conference
The AI Musicpreneur
Washed Out “The Hardest Part”
AI generated music video talked about in ep
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On this episode we sit down with Gareth Deakin to talk about successful business collaborations and the various types of partnerships – from distribution, to technology and marketing. He underscores the necessity of clear mental models and the importance of viewing these partnerships as frameworks for value creation and strong commercial relationships.
Links to shoutouts mentioned in the episode, and the Music Tectonics Conference 2024!
Music Tectonics Conference
Seismic Activity – June 2024
Creator Tools and the Recording Industry
Business Model Canvas
Maarten Walraven
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This is a live recording from our online Seismic Event of May 8th. Join us as we navigate the brave new world of generative AI music with some of the industry's sharpest minds. Amadea Choplin, COO of PEX, Charles Alexander, of Vinil and Remington Scott, from Hyperreal shed light on the pressing need for tracing, control, and monetization in an era where AI can replicate musical artistry with uncanny precision.
Next Seismic Activity event!
Creator Tools and the Recording Industry
Music Tectonics Conference
Pex
Hyperreal
Vinil
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Dmitri and Tristra scan the horizon of music tech news and discuss the latest ripples and waves shaping our industry. From “multiplayer mode” music experiences, where fans and artists blur the lines in a remix-friendly world, to Spotify's controversial new bundling practices – these are only a couple of the many topics we get into. Join us.
Rock Paper Scissors Scanner
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As the music industry morphs, Dmitri and Sami Forzinetti deep dive into a conversation that touches on the decentralization of income streams and the rise of direct artist-fan connections. We dissect the evolving roles of labels, the implications of platforms like TikTok and Substack on artist income, and the potential of new funding models that are rewriting the rules.
Dream Street
Concord
LVRN/Matt Pincus
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The age of Mass Data is here. From music discovery based on algorithms, to small artists using fan location data to plan tours, to AI-generated music, data is changing just about every aspect of the music industry. In this episode, Tristra talks to Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, authors of The Secret Life of Data. Jesse and Aram show us that today’s music and culture is increasingly set by data. We discuss the scary implications of this new age, how AI-models learning from musicians brings a host of worries around copyright and exploitation. But we also discuss the exciting possibilities, including an explosion in collaboration in music making.
Some things mentioned in the show today:
Aram and Jesse's book, The Secret Life of Data
Cellist Zoë Keating
The visual microphone
Platforms like Wordpress and Tumblr selling your posts to train AI
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Listen in to the conversation I had with expert Bob Moczydlowsky, former Managing Director of Techstars Music, about what trends and investment shifts he sees shaking up the music tech startup space. This was a live Seismic Activity event, open to all and held monthly. RSVP for the next one here.
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If you’re a regular listener, you know we run the Music Tectonics conference. Early EARLY bird tickets are now on sale, and it’s time for you to think about joining us on the beach in Santa Monica CA. Find out about this year's keynote speaker—and why it's a big deal that he's back! We share a few audio snapshots from the conference to give you a taste of the music innovation conversations that take place there.
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Join Dr. Portia Sabin, President of the Music Business Association, and Dmitri in a candid discussion about how technology is propelling the industry forward. Their conversation touches on how tech helps to mitigate issues like fraud, and how it is reshaping the way we experience live events. Portia and Dmitri discuss the interplay between innovation and the need for unity amongst the industry's various sectors.
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This episode contains a host of insider knowledge. For example, did you know that ideally your pitch to an investor would not go further out than the next twelve months? And that the strength of your team could be more important than your innovative idea. Join Dmitri for a rooftop discussion at SXSW 2024, as he talks with Xavier Péters of Lean Square about his thoughts for securing successful music tech startup funding. The conversation touches on a wide range of topics, including how to find increasingly organized angel investors, and what sectors Xavier is betting on in the coming year.
Lean Square Investors
Wallifornia Music Tech Summit 2024 July 9-11
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Vinyl provides a tactile connection to an artist, and stands as an artistic statement amidst the ephemeral nature of streaming. Join us as Tristra talks with Karlyn King, a researcher whose work attempts to decode the enigma of vinyl's unwavering charm.
“We live in the post ownership economy. Music is just a rental service, you're renting the right to use it – like an apartment. Whereas the vinyl experience is completely different…We’re looking for concrete experiences. People are just looking for that little physical anchor.”
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How close are you to the exchange of money? Let's take some time to think through this most vital piece of the music tech startup equation. Money. Join Dmitri in this thought experiment as he goes deep – and works through the realities of building a startup within an ecosystem in which music is often undervalued.
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In this week’s episode, we look at the explosion of Afrobeats through the lens of data. Christine Osazuwa, music data expert and Chief Strategy Officer at Shoobs, discusses how data can show us hidden stories behind the globalization of all sorts of genres: K-Pop, Reggaeton, Bollywood, and more.
“Music drives culture, culture drives music, etc,” Christine says. “I find it really funny how people were shocked by the rise of Latin music while the Spanish speaking population in the U. S. grew exponentially. It was very obvious that this rise was going to become a thing ... when it comes to looking at U. S. census data.”
Christine highlights significant Afrobeats contributions from Nigerian and Ghanaian artists. She also delves into the unique ways small artists can leverage digital tools to examine data about their own listenership, particularly in regions where YouTube reigns supreme. Christine shares her excitement for new tools that help artists to genuinely connect with fans and tailor their marketing and distribution to their personal beat. Dmitri and Christine delve into the new possibilities for immersive fan experiences and hyper-localized artist promotion.
Fun things that Dmitri and Christine talked about:
Amapiano in the New Yorker
Amapiano Spotify playlist to get you started
SoundCloud Support with AI
Musiio
Fan Engagement!
Faveforfans
Openstage
Routenote
buildingstans
Sell Merch easily!
Hawkr
Christine’s Conference
Measure of Music Conference
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Venturing into the music tech startup scene requires more than just a bright idea; it demands a deep understanding of the music industry's unique challenges and opportunities. That's where Vickie Nauman, founder and CEO of CrossBorderWorks, steps in. On the latest Music Tectonics podcast, we tackle the nitty-gritty of transforming your innovative spark into a sustainable business. From identifying your real customers to deciding the right moment to assemble a powerhouse team, we cover the groundwork you need to solidify your startup's foundation.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Join Dmitri and Tristra as they explore what’s happening right now in the wide world of music and tech. Using Rock Paper Scissors’ weekly newsletter, Rock Paper Scanner, as a jumping off point, Dmitri and Tristra discuss the TikTok/Universal game of chicken, Spotify’s payouts to the indies, and the current state of live music according to Live Nations earnings call. It’s a lot.
Subscribe here for weekly issues of the RPS Scanner
Links to articles discussed
The TikTok Showdown (for now)
Universal’s Music Isn’t on TikTok, But Artists Keep Using It Anyway
TikTok is removing tracks using UMPG-controlled compositions
Beyoncé’s TikTok Takeover Proves the Platform’s Power Persists
Kim Petras defends UMG over TikTok: ‘The intentions are noble’
Pew Research Center study shows ‘how US adults use TikTok’
Spotify
Spotify says independent music generated half of its 2023 payouts
Spotify Paid Out a Record $4.5B to Independent Labels & Publishers in 2023
Indie Payouts
Songwriters & Publishers Due Nearly $400M After Final Streaming Royalty Rate Determination
Live Nation
LIVE NATION IS ‘SURPRISED AND THRILLED’ ITS ALL-IN TICKET PRICING IS A SUCCESS… AND 3 OTHER THINGS WE LEARNED ON THE COMPANY’S LATEST EARNINGS CALL
Live Nation reveals 20% growth for concert attendance in 2023
Vision Pro is not Google Glass (?) and some Roblox news
The latest Roblox music experience comes from… audio firm JBL
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is getting a DAW for musicmaking
There was a Vision Pro party in San Francisco — complete with people dancing and pinching the air
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Imagine a world where your likeness is more than just an image—it's an asset. Our conversation with Jim Griffin, media technologist and founder and moderator of the Pho list, talks us through name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights in the music industry.
Artists are navigating a new digital landscape where AI has the potential to turn one’s likeness into a substantial revenue stream. The music industry sits on the cusp of transformation, and understanding the trajectory of these changes is paramount. We explore strategies for artists to proactively manage and monetize these rights, drawing from the experience of the sports industry where NIL has already caused significant impact.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Join Dmitri on an exploration through the evolving landscape of modern synthesizers at the Buchla & Friends event held in downtown LA last month. From the innovative offerings of the Buchla Easel to Noise Engineering, Elektron, 1010 Music and the Star Wars vibe of Soma Laboratory’s Terra, there was a lot to take in. It truly felt like a fusion of a craft fair and makerspace community, and we had a blast.
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Step right up to a sonic adventure! Dmitri’s recent experience at NAMM uncovered a treasure trove of musical innovation as well as future classics, all together under one roof. Journey with Dmitri through some of NAMM’s latest offerings.
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How do you transform your startup idea from a mere spark, into a full-blown inferno of success?
Today Dmitri is talking with Cliff Fluet, a self proclaimed Digital Media Lawyer and the strategic mastermind behind Eleven. The conversation is wide ranging, from early, make-or-break stages of startup development, to what Cliff believes are key traits a successful founder holds.
Dmitri and Cliff discuss the importance of humility, and why an army of seasoned advocates can be your strongest asset. Hear how even the best-laid plans must endure the rigors of real-world testing and why validation isn't just a step—it's a milestone.
As Cliff says, “There’s a lot of technology in search of a solution. But ask yourself, is this an imagined problem or is this a real problem?”
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Seth Goldstein and Michael Nevins of Music.AI give us the lowdown on audio deepfakes, singing clones, and synthetic voices, and what they mean for the music business. We peel back the layers of AI-generated voices, revealing how this tech transforms one person's voice into another's while maintaining the original performer's emotional core. We delve into the ethical landscape of voice synthesis, distinguishing questionable fakes from commendable uses like aiding singers and crossing language barriers.
We unpack the potential impact of synthetic voices on music business models and opportunities. Discover how estates of late artists can continue their creative endeavors, thanks to voice modeling, and learn about a marketplace that's reshaping artist compensation.
Finally, Seth, Michael, and Tristra forecast voice modeling's expanding role across various sectors. Imagine a multilingual Shaquille O'Neal or educational content delivered in perfectly localized intonations. We analyze how startups could leverage synthetic voices to enhance customer service and user offerings, thanks to high-quality, localized voice models.
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Step into the vibrant world of music making innovation with Adam McHeffey, CMO at Artiphon. Dmitri and Adam discuss the breakdown of the barriers to music-making, as unconventional instruments unleash a surge of first-time musicians and new creators. We'll unravel how inclusivity is striking a chord in the mainstream, and why the growing number of female guitarists are just the beginning of a larger cultural shift. Adam and Dmitri unpack the changes in consumer behavior, indicating a readiness for unique approaches to music creation, and what this means for the future of the musical landscape.
We talk about the power of user-generated content and community-centric experiences. Platforms like YouTube are fostering music scenes that operate more like folk traditions than music industry institutions, providing a stage for artists to cultivate devoted followers with distinctive sounds. We dissect Artiphon's direct-to-consumer marketing strategies, which transcend traditional demographics in favor of tapping into customer passions and preferences.
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Join Tristra Newyear Yeager and Eleanor Rust to unpack the fascinating intersection of music, media, and technology. In this episode, we take a stroll through forecasts that other analysts are making for 2024, in the music industry and its borderlands. the future of sonic branding. Imagine a world where brands harmonize with our lives through distinct audio identities, especially on platforms like TikTok where the auditory experience reigns supreme. We also shine a light on the budding trend of live shopping, likening it to the familiar QVC format but revitalized with the pulse of user-generated content.
Tune in as we further explore the ripple effects of AI on music creation and consumption. The conversation reveals the complexities of AI celebrities and the blend of human expertise required to bring them to life. We touch on the potential for a split between casual creators and professional musicians and how superfans are redefining content creation. Furthermore, we discuss the legal conundrums that AI advancements bring to the music industry, the evolving business models, and the ways AI might be harnessed to protect intellectual property. From the rise of music copyright value to AI's role in customized marketing strategies, this episode offers a glimpse into the transformative landscape of the music industry.
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Unlock the secrets behind the rapidly evolving music tech industry as Tristra and Dmitri take you on a journey through the latest innovations and investment trends. We're dissecting the major shake-ups caused by recent buyouts and what they mean for the future of music technology. Against the backdrop of shifting investment landscapes, we find a glimmer of hope in the resilient end-of-year investment surges, especially in the exciting realm of Web 3. Venture with us as we explore what the latter half of 2024 might hold for music tech pioneers riding the wave of innovation.
Next, we discuss the role of AI in music that goes beyond beats and melodies. We're peeling back the layers of how artificial intelligence is setting the stage for a revolution in rights management and financial transparency for artists and industry moguls alike. Hear our take on the crucial need for the music community to embrace AI's power in deconstructing data complexities, and how this technological marvel is paving the way for new revenue optimization and precise royalty distribution.
Finally, we look towards the horizon of music innovation. Imagine instruments with new capabilities birthed from hardware advancements and AI, enabling a symphony of possibilities for musical expression. We're discussing the transformative potential of MIDI 2.0, the enchantment of integrating music with immersive media, and the futuristic concept of ambient computing turning spaces into interactive musical canvases. Explore what lies ahead in the intersection of music and technology, and how these advances promise to amplify the experiences of music creators and fans alike in this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Discover the beating heart of the sync industry as Karl Richter peels back the curtain on music supervision's dynamic role in intertwining tunes with visuals. Our conversation starts with the evolution of music supervision into 2024, navigating through the challenges that have shaped the industry, including writers' strikes and economic fluctuations. We zoom in on the artistry and legal tango behind syncing music to media, dispelling myths and bringing to light the financial heft these placements hold for artists and rights holders—it's a stark contrast to the pennies earned from streaming.
Embark on a tech-savvy journey as we unpack the marvels of DISCO, a platform revolutionizing music discovery and catalog management. With Karl guiding us through DISCO's genesis and growth into an indispensable tool for music professionals, we probe into the future of music technology. There's a treasure of insights on the importance of human touch amidst AI's rise, along with strategies for tackling metadata and rights management. We end the episode with a wealth of resources and wisdom for anyone keen to immerse themselves in the world of music supervision and sync. Join us and amplify your understanding of the harmonious marriage between music and the moving image.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Happy Holidays from the Music Tectonics Podcast! Join the podcast team as we look back to one of our favorite interviews from the past year with Lee Kebler, a visionary at the crossroads of music, spatial computing, and the metaverse. He takes us on a journey from his days as a touring DJ to his current role as a tech trailblazer. In our latest episode, we dance through the virtual landscape discussing the impact of the Apple Vision Pro headset and dissect the notion that the metaverse, far from being a buzzword, is shaping into a realm of boundless connectivity for artists and tech enthusiasts alike.
Then, we turn into the digital domain where virtual reality (VR) and gaming intertwine. Lee narrates his experience of bringing the Olympics to VR and the challenges met along the way, including a global pandemic. We also examine the potential of skeletal tracking and AI in sports broadcasting.
Our conversation with Lee doesn't shy away from the tough questions, like whether the metaverse is merely undergoing a rebrand or truly evolving. We address Meta's strategic moves in VR, including the pivotal shift from PC to mobile VR and the industry's initial hesitance to embrace such change. The beat goes on with a chat about the influence of Meta's Vision Pro headset on the music scene and the broader implications for the technology's acceptance.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Have we got a treat for you! We ran the Swimming with Narwhals Music Tech startup competition at the Music Tectonics conference back in October, and today, we have interviews with our two winners. You will hear from judges' choice winner Ben Bowler about Aux, the music making platform, and especially their new offering, Aux Sounds, which lets you control AI to make beats and backing tracks. And you'll hear our interview with audience choice award winner Diana Gremore of RealCount, the platform that lets artists, managers, agents and more find out how ticket sales are actually doing, with time enough to make strategic decisions for your tours. Two very different companies that exemplify the incredible creativity and problem solving this year's Narwhal pitch competition contestants are addressing in the Music Tectonics community and music industry.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Let's go back to the 2023 Music Tectonics conference and listen in on some of our favorite people talking about the state of creativity in music tech. You can find more conference takeaways in some of our recent episodes. Listen to catch what you missed or refresh your memory. At Music Tectonics and Rock Paper Scissors, we are fascinated by the explosion of music creator tools that are democratizing music making and fueling a powerful new creator economy. In this episode, you'll hear from some of the people driving those shifts Matt Henninger at Moises, Daniel Rowland at LANDR, Dani DiCiaccio at Splice, and the session was moderated by Dani Deahl of BandLab. That's a lot of Danis. You're in for a treat with the state of creativity in music tech.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
What do we really mean when we talk about communities in music and technology? This episode shines a light on the remarkable role that dedicated groups of fans or creators can play when they come together. Our guest, musician and tech thinker Mark Redito, shares his journey from the early days of the internet to the decentralized and synthetic music worlds that are unfolding now.
On the way, we dive into headless collaboration, where no single leader takes center stage, as we chat about Songcamp, a large-scale artist collective pushing the boundaries of music and technology. Mark shares fascinating insights into collective decision-making, the role of AI and natural language processing in music, and the challenges of a web3 music project.
Next, we grapple with the ethical considerations and potential impact of AI on the creative industry. We explore the need for a consent layer to protect artists' work and the potential of AI to revolutionize music production, game design, and video production. It adds up to a friendly, compelling discussion on art, music, technology, and the beautiful futures that may lie ahead.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
We’re excited to share with you one of the hottest sessions from the 2023 Music Tectonics Conference Music Meets AI Navigating a Positive Future. If you were at the conference, enjoy this fun refresher on the conversations we had there, and if you weren't with us in Santa Monica, you will really love this episode. Check out other recent episodes for more conference takeaways. Whether you're excited by artificial intelligence or wary about its implications, you can't deny it's one of the hot topics of 2023. In this episode, you'll hear from Con Raso at Tuned Global, Marina Guz at Endel, Angela Abbott at TIDAL, and the session is moderated by Allie Garfinkle. It's a fascinating conversation and we hope you enjoy Music Meets AI.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Uncover how lyrics are driving music innovation with our guest, Darryl Ballantyne, CEO and founder of LyricFind. This episode dives deep into the magic of Lyric IQ, a tool that uses AI to expose the concealed meanings in songs, proving that even the most cheerful tunes can have a darker undertone—you’ll never hear MMMBop the same way again! We'll also explore how LyricFind's innovative technology enables services to create child-friendly streaming platforms through content filtration.
Darryl discusses how synchronized lyrics, lyric translations, and content filtration can amplify your driving experience. Imagine the convenience of quickly accessing your preferred songs through voice search and AI without the need to remember the title or artist.
Finally, Tristra and Darryl examine the role of blockchain and AI in the music industry. Understanding the intricacies of publishing rights can be overwhelming, but we'll break it down for you, explaining how AI can streamline processes and maximize efficiency, leading to greater content availability and increased revenue for songwriters and publishers.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, We’re bringing you one of our favorite experiences of the 2023 Music Tectonics Conference: a fireside chat with Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research. We called it Music in a Post-stream Era: a Fireside Chat, but the fire was the Santa Monica sun and the chat was on a beautiful rooftop.
As the discussion unravels, we delve into the future of the music industry, shedding light on platforms like Twitch and YouTube's pivotal roles, and the . urgent need to better monetize consumer creation, while acknowledging the industry's highly competitive nature. Explore the industry's expansion, considering fascinating prospects such as derivative content, AI-trained tracks, and branded gear.
We examine how streaming models are reshaping the types of music creators and how AI is rapidly instigating changes in the music industry. Keep listening to hear the gems Tatiana dropped and if you missed out on this year's event.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Tristra Newyear-Yeager and Dmitri Vietze take you on a retrospective of our annual Music Tectonics conference in sunny California. We'll reminisce about the energetic atmosphere of the Carousel at Santa Monica Pier, dig into our unique AI Alley, and reveal the magic of our innovative sound chairs. Then we turn our attention to the international stage with our discussions with Trade delegations from Korea and Norway.
Hear wonderful insights, like those shared by speakers Andrew Batey, Adam Rabinovitz, and Michael Pelczynski, as they dissected data-driven understanding of people's habits. Dae Bogan and Britnee Foreman shared with us their fervent discussions on metadata and its potential to empower artists. We grappled with thorny issues, such as streaming fraud, and celebrated encouraging trends like the surge in revenue for independent artists.
Finally, we'll gaze into the future of music, discussing the disruptive potential of AI. Join us as we navigate the space where music and tech intertwine, promising a future filled with exciting possibilities.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Learn about the music industry and music tech in South Korea on this week's episode. Find out Korea's big players, the music tech startups, the role of K-pop, and emerging trends. Plus learn about a new metaverse music making system from a startup called Verses. Our first report-back from the 5th Annual Music Tectonics Conference comes from members of the South Korean trade mission brought to us by KOCCA and MU:CON, South Korea's music and entertainment fair.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this hauntingly enlightening installment of Music Tectonics, we unravel the intricacies of artist estates with journalist and music business thinker, Eamonn Forde. Join us as we examine what's typically included in an artist estate, such as recorded music rights, publishing and more.
Journey through the world of posthumous music estates, as we touch on some intriguing subjects such as the impact of technology on the music industry, and the role of hologram tours in keeping deceased artists' legacies alive. We also look into some high-profile music estates, such as Elvis Presley's and the ripple effect it has had on the industry.
Explore the influence of streaming services on music rights and the implications of artist estates on the music industry. Listen in as we discuss the infamous Marvin Gaye 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit, and the impact it has had on musicians' creative autonomy. Plus, we also discuss the future of music, touching on the implications of AI and voice cloning, and how hologram tours are opening new avenues in the industry.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
We're just days away from the Music Tectonics conference October 24th to 26th in Santa Monica and we have a very compelling three-part episode to get psyched, three topics critical to what's happening in music innovation right now. We kick off things with a dive into streaming fraud, the billion-dollar problem laid out by Beatdapp's co-founder, Morgan Hayduk. Then we examine the seismic evolutions in music data and data transparency that's transforming how rights holders are getting paid with Serona Elton from the Mechanical Licensing Collective. Listen through to the end of this episode to hear master producer Daniel Rowland talk about his experiments with all the major generative AI music models released in recent days and discover what sounds good, what sounds bizarre, and where generative music is heading.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Join us as we navigate the junction of mobile tech and music with Juan Saavedra of Kuack Media. Tune in to hear how Kuack Media Group is reimagining music streaming through innovative partnerships with mobile operators, fintech companies, and even gyms, to create bespoke streaming services. By targeting underprivileged audiences and emerging markets, they're not only nurturing a love for music but also encouraging deeper engagement with the music industry and local artists.
Discover the power of branded music streaming services and their potential to revolutionize customer engagement strategies, and walks through the fascinating evolution of music trends, from monophonic ringtones to today’s streaming giants. Discover how Latin American rhythms and sounds have taken the world stage with Juan's insightful take on the industry's future in this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Dive into a riveting discussion with Jonas Norberg, the head of AI at Tuned Global. Jonas paints a candid picture of how AI is not just making music more accessible but also sparking an explosion of creativity in the industry.
We also have the insightful Spencer Mann, VP of Growth at Moises, weighing in on this exciting topic. Moises, with its impressive community of over 35 million musicians, is harnessing the power of AI to unlock unprecedented avenues of artistic expression. Spencer shares fascinating instances of how AI is empowering both musicians and their audience, including how it's playing a game-changing role in areas like brain injury rehabilitation.
What are the challenges facing AI music – how do we define quality? What implications does this technology have for copyright and employment in the industry? Find out in this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week Dmitri sits down with Aadit Parikh and Joe Tou from Sony Ventures, gaining a unique and in-depth understanding of how Sony Ventures operates as a hybrid model between strategic and institutional VCs, and their unique approach to identifying and exploring new opportunities in the entertainment space.
Explore Sony's approach to venture capital and innovation, providing invaluable resources and insights to startups, and facilitating conversations and introductions that prove crucial during the due diligence process. Aadit and Joe discuss how Sony’s business units and core competencies position them uniquely in the venture capital world.
Get predictions on the future of entertainment, with a fascinating discussion around Sony Venture’s investments in music tech companies. Listen as Aadit and Joe share insights on the changing consumer behavior in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the surge in content creation driven by technology, and the significance of venture capital in the entertainment space. We also hear about their experiences from the music tech startup semi-final competition, the unique challenges associated with investing in music tech companies, and much more in this week's episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Tristra and Shayli discuss the upcoming Music Tectonics conference and its various panels. We shed light on the positive impact of AI in the music industry, highlighting the panel “Music Meets AI Navigating: a Positive Future” featuring Tuned Global, Endel, and TIDAL. Tristra gives her perspective on Endel's unique approach to creating immersive soundscapes with AI that take functional audio to the next level.
We further explore the conference, highlighting the fireside chat between Andreea Gleeson of TuneCore and Kristin Robinson of Billboard, and the “Untangling Music Data for the Benefit of All" panel featuring Dae Bogan from the MLC and Britnee Foreman from Exceleration Music. Plus Dmitri hijacks the airwaves for breaking news from the Swimming with Narwhals Startup Pitch Competition! Don't miss this opportunity to get insights from the forefront of music technology in this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Independent artists have long had ways to make and distribute music themselves, but financing projects has always been tough. That’s all changing, as artist advances are increasingly democratized, even for artists without a label deal. Peter Harvey and Lars Murray of RoyFi lay out exactly how this works and what it means for artists. We explore their path into the music industry and Roy-Fi's pioneering efforts to provide equitable, affordable access to capital for artists.
Along with artists, we'll examine how RoyFi is actively supporting independent labels, distributors, and other partners, and the noteworthy collaborations that are ensuring a more prosperous future for the music industry.
We'll also discuss emerging trends and the importance of adapting to seize new opportunities, hear about the impacts of streaming fraud on the cost of capital and how companies are battling it, and shine a spotlight on thought leaders and companies that are making waves in the music innovation space. Learn more about the exciting developments shaping the music industry in this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Catch up with leaders in music and innovation who are deeply involved with the Music Tectonics Conference this October as Dmitri and Tristra sit down with three fantastic guests.
Check in on what’s bubbling up in every part of the music landscape and get a taste of the in-depth conversations we’ll be having at the conference.
First up, Tristra sits down with Bill Colitre at Music Reports on the state of music licensing now that the AI cat is out of the generative bag, and how Music Reports is responding.
Then, Dmitri chats with Andreea Gleeson of TuneCore to talk about how they are simultaneously continuing to support independent artist careers while leaning into how AI can extend artist revenue, such as with their work with Grimes’ AI project.
Finally, Tristra returns with a conversation with David Knox of Reactional Music to get a perspective on how innovations in music are converging with the rise of gaming culture to lead to deeper collaborations and more immersive experiences.
Preview the excitement of the Music Tectonics Conference in this week’s episode!
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Get ready to journey into the future of the music industry with our special guest, Juliette Rolnik, an astute investor at Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments. Get insights on how BDMI is influencing the music tech sector, and discuss the upcoming Music Tectonics conference and its unique Music Tech startup competition, Swimming with Narwhals. You'll also learn the importance of establishing relationships within the media industry, and how it plays a crucial role in investment strategies.
How might AI revolutionize music creation or how the music industry could branch into health tech and gaming? Hear Juliette share her perspective on market saturation of streaming services, potential ancillary revenue opportunities, and much more in this week's episode.
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Roland’s Vice President of Global Experience, Paul McCabe. Hear stories from Paul’s own musical journey and the tarp-covered object that started it all. Find out how a life-threatening experience and a medical breakthrough shaped Roland’s origin story in Japan. Get Paul’s insights on music tech’s influence on musical history—and how AI could be a positive influence on music creation. How can the rise of new technologies aid and continue human experience and creation? Take a trip into music’s past to see how it can influence the future in this week's episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Let’s get sci-fi! This week, Tristra Newyear Year sits down with Spencer Topel, acclaimed American artist and founder and CEO of Physical Synthesis, to explore the frontier of quantum computing and music. Learn more about the Physical Synthesis, the hardware startup producing unique products that bridge the virtual and physical world through patented sound and haptic technologies. Get a backstage pass to Spencer’s residency at the Yale Quantum Institute and the creation of his Quantum Sound album. Explore the fascinating possibilities of quantum music, including Spencer’s latest projects and collaborations. How is quantum computing shaping the future of sound and music? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Breaking news! This week, join Dmitri Vietze, and Tristra Newyear-Yeager for a news roundup of current events and emerging trends across the music industry. How has AI continued to influence content creation? How do background and social consumption impact engagement and marketing strategies? Learn more about the current state of the NFT marketplace and investments in web3. Find out how event tech and consumer demand have fueled an unprecedented year in live music. Get the latest updates on the upcoming Music Tectonics Conference. What's next for the music industry? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Lee Kebler to explore the frontier of immersive tech and spatial computing. Learn more about Lee’s unique journey from being a touring DJ to building immersive experiences that are redefining the tech landscape. Dive into the world of music production and examine how the merging of physical and digital spaces can make music more globally accessible. Dissect the controversy surrounding the term 'Metaverse' and its implications for spatial computing. Is it just another buzzword or something more? With the recently announced Apple Vision Pro causing a stir in the tech community, dive into its potential to revolutionize spatial computing. Could this be the first step towards creating a real Metaverse, a universe within a universe? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, meet two of the star sponsors of this year’s 5th Annual Music Tectonics Conference! Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Con Raso of Tune Global and founders, Tracy and Robbie DeBarroses of Revohloo the the latest shifts at the convergence of music and tech that are shaping the music industry. Learn more about Tuned Global, the leading b2b music streaming service providing turnkey streaming solutions to help brands and companies quickly add music, audio or video streaming content to their digital services. Discover how Tuned Global is harnessing the power of AI to create engaging user experiences. Learn more about Revohloo, the music video streaming service & social network allowing artists and content creators to remix and create their own official versions of their favorite artists' music video. Listen to highlights from the latest online event from Music Tectonics: Music Tech Lessons Learned + Narwhal Kickoff. Tune in as Jessica Powell, Xann Schwinn, Jacquelle Horton share their takeaways as winners of Music Tectonics Swimming With Narwhals, the startup pitch competition.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with David Turner, founder of Penny Fractions,a music business newsletter covering topics from music streaming, the history of major labels, catalog sales and much more. Hear David’s perspective on the relationship between music and social media,Royalty distribution models for streaming and more. Tune in this week for insight on some of the hot topics in the music industry today.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Brooke Jackson, head of operations of Aimi, to explore how AI is shaping the music industry. Learn more about Aimi, the generative music platform allowing users to interact with composition of music in real time and create continuous music experiences. Find out how AI is streamlining the creative workflow with Aimi Studio. Grammy award winning singer and music industry veteran Brooke Jackson tackles the latest issues in generative music including copyright, vocal synthesis, and ownership. Look to the future of the possibilities powered by AI. What’s next for generative music? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, tie on those sneakers and jog along with Tristra Newyear Yeager and Mansimran Singh, Lead Engineer at Weav, a company that applies adaptive music and audio to fitness. Mani digs into the challenges Weav faced in getting the music business on board with adaptive music for their original running app, Weav Run, one of the first to attempt to make music match listener's activities in real time. How can new tech change the way we train? How can the music business race to capture this important market? Find out what startups need to understand about music licensing when they are looking to incorporate music or stems into their products. How did Mani’s experiences with Weav Run inform Weav’s new project Magic Run, a virtual running coach app that uses AI to generate personalized running workouts and provide real-time feedback to runners of all abilities and goals?
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It’s a Rock Paper Scissors takeover! This week join Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore the power of cultural storytelling. Discover how cultural storytelling allows companies to build emotional connections with their audience by conveying the value of their products in new ways. Find out how creator tech companies can aim beyond the standard product reviews and create a major moment in the press. How will you weave your company deep into the fabric of new generations of customers and users? Find out on this week’s episode.
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A Tokyo-based platform for music dealmaking, SURF brings the power back to creators by linking them with A&Rs and buyers across the global music industry.
Find out how A&Rs and music buyers filter and discover songs using SURF’s fine-tuned AI-powered search. What happens when they discover unreleased demos by hundreds of songwriters, producers, and music creators from across the planet?
Get Ken’s insights on the impact for creators when they access creative briefs from labels, ad agencies, and film/tv production companies, manage their catalog via AI song tagging, organize playlists, and submit songs that fit the brief.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to find shownotes for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this episode of the podcast, Tristra talks with Hope Young, founder of Biomedical Music Solutions and an experienced music therapist. Find out how powerfully music and rhythm can affect the bodies and minds of patients from preemies to seniors. How does biomedical music activate different areas of the brain to improve balance and coordination in people with movement disorders? What other fields of medicine is music poised to revolutionize? Get Hope’s insights as a startup founder on the challenges—both regulatory and technical—of developing a tech product that crosses boundaries between music and medicine. Hope offers a glimpse at the future of medical music as a serious tool for improving human health.
In a report from the 2023 NAMM Show, hear from Evan MacKenzie how ASI Audio by Sensaphonics is revolutionizing in-ear monitors so that musicians can enhance and control their personal monitor mix while protecting their hearing. Find out who else is finding novel use cases for this new tech.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done.
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This week, Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager sit down with Michael Pelczynski, VP of Strategy at Soundcloud. Learn more about the latest innovations from Soundcloud including direct messaging and fan-powered royalties. Find out more about Michael’s role at Soundcloud. Discover the power of reward based fandom. Unlock the social experience of streaming and explore the intersection of music tech and education. How are platforms like Soundcloud connecting artists and fans in new ways? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager speaks with Kim Bingham, the founder and CEO of Mostrodarte, about her background as an artist and her journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Learn more about Mostrodarte, the platform empowering independent musicians. Explore the challenges that independent musicians face in the digital age, the value of music NFTs, and the potential of blockchain technology to provide transparency and a new business model for independent artists. Kim shares her strategies for marketing products, such as limited edition physical objects and collaborations with hip hop artists, and her vision for the future of music and NFTs as one of collaboration, innovation, and transparency. How can music NFTs help independent artists thrive in the digital age? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Kris Ahrend, CEO of the Mechanical Licensing Collective to explore the business side of the music business. Learn more about the MLC, a non-profit organization established under the Music Modernization Act (2018) to administer digital mechanical licenses in the US. Find out how the MLC is addressing the “black box” by distributing payments for historically unpaid royalties. Discover how the MLC is empowering creators with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions through infographics, webinars, and live events. Tune in for a live interview and demo with Matt Cannon, co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Jamstik, from the 2023 NAMM Show. What if music was no longer defined by genre? Find out in this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
What if music could prevent a stroke? What if the power of music and rhythm could help a patient with Parkinson’s coordinate mind and body? In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Nicc Johnson founder of Music Health to explore the intersection of health and music tech. Learn more about Music Health, the AI-powered music health platform empowering users to support their mental and physical health with music. Discover how Music Health’s precision music technology uses personalized criteria to curate music to modify a neurological or mental state. Find out how the Music Health app, Vera, is transforming dementia care by supporting caregivers with curated music to aid daily activities. How does the brain process music? What’s next for the future of wearable technology? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze joins entertainment laywer and music industry savant Sandhya Surendran to explore the music industry in India. Learn more about Sandhya's role as founder and cousel at Lexic specializing in copyright law, licensing, royalties, and commercial transactions. Find out how the film industry has influenced copyright and licensing in India. Discover how India's massive film industry, streaming platforms, and major labels have shaped the music tech space. Explore the current landscape of music in India, from classical to film to folk. How has techology allowed Indian music to reach global audiences? Find out on this week's episode.
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The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze joins Alex Mitchell, founder and CEO of Boomy to explore the future of AI-generated music. Learn more about Boomy, the browser-based music generation platform allowing users to create original songs in seconds. Find out how Boomy is breaking down the barriers to music creation, generating unique, original songs based on genre, mood, instrumentation, vocals, sound effects, and more! Discover how users can submit original songs to major DSPs including Spotify and Apple Music. Explore how artists are incorporating AI to streamline the music creation process and share ideas. Tune in for a special interview with Insoundz’ Emil Winebrand from the 2023 NAMM Show. What’s next for the future of AI-generated music? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Come back to NAMM and hear demos and interviews from the most creative innovators Dmitri, Travis, and Eleanor could find on the show floor! Find out how Modbap founder Corry Banks went from making beats to making beautiful modular synths, giving rise to a new fusion genre. Get a peek at Pioneer DJ’s newest version of rekordbox and learn how to level up your setup with DJ Matt Play. Dive into Electro-Harmonix’s latest pedals and find out what NAMM veteran Daniel Murphy loves most about the show. Check in with Polyend CEO Piotr Raczynski on the best-in-show winner Tracker Mini, and how they packed a complete audio workstation into a little device that looks like the lovechild of a Kindle and a Gameboy. Celebrate the launch of Myxt with founder Chris Wetherell and find out how his filesharing and collaboration platform was made for music. We talked to too many cool people at NAMM to fit into a few episodes, so catch more interviews and demos in upcoming weeks!
Dmitri Vietze and Travis Feaster take the pulse of musical instrument, gear, and software innovation at the 2023 NAMM Show! Feel the energy of NAMM’s media day as Dmitri chats with Christian Scheuer about how Soundflow’s macro platform makes working with DAWs more fun, intuitive, and creative, then catches up with audio engineer and YouTuber Wavy Wayne to find out what’s getting him excited at NAMM. Explore new pedals with Eventide’s Patrick Flores and guitar innovations with True Temperament’s Anders Nicklasson— just wait until you hear about his kinky frets! Finally, Dmitri gets modular with Marcin Dudar at 1V/OCT, maker of Eurorack synths for everyone. This episode is just the beginning. More NAMM 2023 coverage to come!
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In this week’s episode, Heather Farr, Director of Brand and Communications at Reverb, joins Dmitri Vietze to explore emerging trends in the music gear marketplace. Learn more about Reverb, the online marketplace for new, used, and vintage musical equipment. Find out more about some of the top-selling products on Reverb including the Teenage Engineering OP-1, the Korg MicroKorg synthesizer, and the Arturia MicroBrute. Discover how the pandemic lockdown led to the explosion of at-home recording. How is Reverb connecting artists and building communities? What new genres are emerging from the latest music tech? Find out on this week's episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze joins Laura Davidson, Market Development Manager at SHURE, to explore the intersection of music tech and content creation. Learn more about the latest products from SHURE including the MV7 and the MV88+. Discover how content creators are seamlessly incorporating SHURE products into their TikToks, streams, and short form videos. Find out how music tech companies like SHURE are helping to break down barriers to entry with affordable, user-friendly tools and solutions. Laura shares her plans for the 2023 NAWM Show. What's next for the music industry? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Reporting live from SXSW! Join Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager as they catch up with music industry movers and shakers including Colin Ramsay, Dave Godowsky, Mansoor Rahimat Khan, Mihai Manescu, and Cliff Fluet. Tune in to an in depth interview with Mark Miller, Founder and CEO of Labelcoin, the stock exchange for songs. Discover how Labelcoin allows fans to financially engage and support their favorite artists as songholders. Find out how Labelcoin is empowering artists with the knowledge and tools they need to support their careers. Look to the future of A&R in the age of TikTok. What’s next for the music industry? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze joins Alex Heiche, founder and CEO of Sound Royalties, to explore the financial side of creativity. Learn more about Sound Royalties, the finance company empowering creators with finance solutions including royalty financing, catalog sales support, and more. Find out how careers in music have changed since the dawn of streaming. Discover how Sound Royalties supports creators with the knowledge and power of ownership. What’s next for Sound Royalties? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
It’s a record label… It’s a publisher… It’s a community… It’s everwave! In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Mark de Clive-Lowe and Cyril Guiraud, co-founders of everwave. Learn more about everwave, the music collaboration platform connecting musicians and producers from around the world. Find out how everwave is creating waves of music, allowing artists to contribute and engage with musical ideas to create continuously evolving tracks. Discover how everwave is simplifying collective ownership with smart contracts and wave tokens. Mark and Cyril look to the future of AI instrumental accompaniment and 3D printed vinyl. What's next for everwave? Find out on this week's episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeagar sits down with Sarah Landy, Senior Vice President Americans at FUGA, the world's leading B2B distributor delivering over 10 millions albums a month. Learn more about FUGA's role in the innovation ecosystem. Discover how labels and distributors are harnessing the power of data in A&R and marketing. Find out how artists and fans are building meaningful connections in new ways. What’s next for the future of fandoms? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, join Micheal Huppe, president and CEO of SoundExchange, and Allie Garfinkle, Senior Tech Reporter at Yahoo! Finance, for a fireside chat titled "Music Rights in the Metaverse'', live from the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. Learn more about SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization on a mission to power the future of music. Discover how SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of 570,000 music creators and growing. Find out how SoundExchange works to champion music creators in the continually evolving music industry landscape. What’s next for the music industry? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Janishia Jones, music tech consultant and founder of ENCORE Music Tech Solutions, to explore equity and diversity in the music industry. Learn more about ENCORE Music Tech Solutions, the music tech company consulting and developing music software for companies like Empire Publishing. Discover how Janishia is harnessing data to encourage more meaningful DEI actions in the music industry with data driven solutions including student loan debt repayment, paid internships, networking opportunities, and more. How is web3 reshaping the music industry? Are followers the same as fans? Find out on this week’s episode.
Check out Janishia’s podcast Pub Royalty Queen!
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Why does so much media coverage about AI miss the mark? What can AI innovators do to get their story told well in the press? Tristra Newyear Yeager takes off her podcast host hat to bring you lessons from years of experience with AI clients as a PR pro at Rock Paper Scissors, where she’s now Chief Strategy Officer. Get her insights into how journalists approach Artificial Intelligence stories, and why tech thinkers need help speaking human. Does tapping into the latest buzzwords help or harm your pitch? Get downloadable bonus content—including Tristra’s top tips for becoming a thought leader in AI—at rockpaperscissors.biz/resources
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with James Hill, co-founder of ever.fm. Learn more ever.fm, the interactive music discovery platform allowing users to collect audio NFTs. Discover how ever.fm’s Artist Intelligence algorithm unlocks the world within a song, creating new renditions for users to explore. Find out more about FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, a crazypants interactive musical spoken word press release celebrating the 5th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. James explores how fear and familiarity influence our relationship with music. Is music static? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week Dmitri Vietze joins Tim Exile, founder of Endlesss.fm to explore the intersection of remote collaboration and gamification. Learn more about Endlesss.fm, the social music creation platform connecting creators around the world with live jams and collectible musical moments. Find out more about Endlesss Arcade, the beat making arcade machine. Discover how Endlesss.fm is gamifying the music creation process. Explore the latest trends in music innovation in this week's episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, former WMG executive, Scott Cohen joins Dmitri Vietze for a music industry pulse check. Learn more about JKBX, the fractionalized music royalties startup providing a regulated marketplace for users to buy and sell royalties. Explore how the music industry has evolved over the past 50 years. Join industry veteran and entrepreneur Scott Cohen as he looks to the future of AI integration and the redefinition of the artist. How will the “crypto winter” pave the way for true value in the web3 space? What’s next for the music industry? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Jeff Gold, founder and CEO of Tamago. Learn more about Tamago, the decentralized audio streaming platform developed to support artists. Discover how Tamago is breaking down barriers to music discovery and transparent royalty payments. Find out how Tamago allows artists to generate revenue through streaming, community tipping, and NFTs. Join Jeff as he looks to the future of AI and the metaverse. How do decentralized platforms empower creators? Is the “crypto winter” just seasonal or a sign of larger shifts in the world of web3? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Glenn Booth, CEO of Kiswe, to explore the world of livestreaming. Learn more about Kiswe, the interactive video company redefining how video events are delivered around the world. Find out how Kiswe is recreating the IRL fan experience with audience reaction videos and two-way video technology allowing audiences to connect with their favorite artists. Discover how Kiswe redefining the concert experience with video events that enhance live experiences. How has the concert experience changed since the pandemic? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
What if playlist creators could own the rights to the music they curate? This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Jaeeui Kwon, CEO of Laeebly, to explore the world of playlist curation. Learn more about the Laeebly, the NFT music marketplace connecting artists with playlist creators. Find out how the South Korean music tech startup, Laeebly, allows playlist creators to own the rights to artists’ unpublished catalogs and collect streaming revenue from their playlists. Discover how Laeebly is empowering playlist creators with monetization opportunities and ownership in the songs they curate. Jaeeui shares his experience at the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. What’s next for Laeebly? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Jessica Powell, co-founder and CEO of AudioShake, winner of the 2022 Swimming with Narwhals Music Tech Startup Competition. Learn more about AudioShake, the company that uses sound separation to split songs into their stems, helping make music more interactive and accessible. Find out creators are using stems for remixes, surround sound mixes, and sync licensing. Discover how artists like Green Day are using stems to connect with their fans on TikTok with stem drops, instrumental tracks, and karaoke. Get Jessica’s take on the latest emerging trends in music tech and hear more about her experience at the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. Look to the future of stem standardization and interactive audio experiences - what's next for the world of stems? Find out on this week's episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, get an exclusive look at emerging trends in the music tech startup space presented by Tatiana Cirisano during UMG’s Music Tech Training Camp at 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. Join MIDiA Research Analyst and Consultant, Tatiana Cirisano, for an in depth look and forces driving innovation in the music tech space. Find out how attention competition, increased revenue sources, fan engagement, and new methods of synchronous and asynchronous creator collaboration are shaping the current music tech space. Discover how creators are integrating AI in the creative workflow. What’s next for the music tech industry? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Happy Holidays from the Music Tectonics Podcast! Join the podcast team as we look back to one of our favorite interviews from the past year with Dr Kate Stone, the Mary Poppins of music tech and founder and CEO of Novalia. Explore how Novalia is revolutionizing the way we interact with music and technology. Discover how Novalia is pushing the boundaries of creativity, through partnerships with Pizza Hut and Disney, designing DJ decks out of pizza boxes and magical amulets. Learn how Novalia’s programming technology allows paper museum guides to talk about an exhibit in 5 languages and bring murals to life. Imagine a future where technology sinks into the background of our everyday experiences. Find out how Novalia is using AR and VR to enhance musical experiences with physical objects, like concert posters. How can companies use interactive musical experiences to develop brand engagement and connect with their audience? Find out in this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager joins Maarten Walraven, head of operations at Symphony and co-editor of MUSIC x, to explore the state of the music industry in the age of decentralization. Learn more about Symphony, the video platform for streaming orchestral music. Find out how the gamification of the fan experience has revolutionized the way fans connect with their favorite artists. Discover how artists are building their fan base by sharing content and getting fans involved in the creative process. Dive into the history of building communities. How has the definition of community changed? Find out on this week’s episode.
Check out Maarten’s podcast, Appetite for Distraction, dissecting all things music and tech with co-host Yash Bagal.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, tune in to a break out session from one of this year’s most popular panels at 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. Join Becky Wilson, Gavin Johnson, Summer Watson, and moderator Karen Allen for an in depth look at the intersection of music and gaming. Discover how the pandemic accelerated the exponential growth of gaming. Explore how games have evolved into the new music discovery platform. Find out how companies like Twitch and Monstercat are creating opportunities for democratization and accessibility for creators. Learn how AI music and visuals are revolutionizing the world of gaming. With the rise of companies like Riot Games Music, are games the new record label? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, join Tristra Newyear Yeager and Dmitri Vietze for a live pulse check from the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. Find out why industry leaders gather from all over the world for curated panels, keynotes, demos, and networking opportunities. Hear from industry leaders including Dani Deahl & Fred McIntyre, Kristen Juel, Ethan Clift, Juan Torres live from the conference. Matteo Ghini, Sixmar Diaz, and Andrew Stess explore what sets the Music Tectonics community apart. Hear from Jessica Powell CEO and co-founder of Audioshake, winner of the 2022 Music Tectonics Swimming With Narwhals Startup Competition. What are Tristra and Dmitri’s takeaways from this year’s conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Join Tristra Newyear Yeager and Dmitri Vietze for a pulse check live from the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. Find out why industry leaders gather from all over the world for one of a kind panels, keynotes, demos, and networking opportunities. Hear from industry leaders including Dani Deahl & Fred McIntyre, Kristen Juel, Ethan Clift, Juan Torres live from the conference. Matteo Ghini, Sixmar Diaz, and Andrew Stess explore what sets the Music Tectonics community apart. Hear from Jessica Powell CEO and co-founder of Audioshake, winner of the 2022 Music Tectonics Swimming With Narwhals Startup Competition. What are Tristra and Dmitri’s takeaways from this year’s conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze shares his thoughts and takeaways from this year’s Music Tectonics Conference. Dmitri covers the highlights from this year’s panels, demos, and keynote speakers exploring the seismic shifts in gaming, web3, the metaverse, and everywhere else music appears. Get the lay of the land in this intense investment climate from the Music Tech Investment Panel and unpack the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the music industry. Discover how the evolution of music tech has allowed fans to collaborate with their favorite artists in new and innovative ways. Dmitri reflects on how the music industry is tackling the challenges of music licensing, and how artists are working to monetize collaboration. Is gaming the new venue, the new discovery mode, or something totally groundbreaking for music? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager joins Jennifer Freed and Selina Meere of Trevanna Tracks to explore the wild and complex world of sync licensing and how to manage it better with technology. Learn more about Trevanna Tracks, the B2B software platform streamlining music licensing for TV, film, advertisements, and more, setting the industry standard for efficiency and ease. Find out how music licensing fits into the film production workflow to create magical musical moments. Discover how production teams and music managers are coping with the challenges of music licensing. Jennifer and Selina look to the future of ethical tech and more transparent rightsholder identification. How are companies like Trevanna Tracks paving the way for the future of music licensing? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Music Tectonics is celebrating Halloween by taking a mildly creepy trip through the uncanny valley, guided by AI-inspired artist Portrait XO and her alter ego Nomeee. Generative AI has been freaking people out lately. And with good reason: There are lots of ways to weaponize deepfakes and lots of ways synthetic audio, image, and video generation could disrupt culture and content production. However, a bold group of musicians and artists are using AI as a way to explore identity, meaning, and metaphysics, finding the human emotion and glitchy delights of working in conversation with machines. Berlin-based, LA-raised Portrait XO is among these artists. Her music uses AI as a mirror and a mysterious prompt, a way to break patterns and find new ones. Portrait XO has built an AI-driven alter ego, Nomeee, who joins us to discuss what it’s like to collaborate with humans. Together, they give us an unsettling snapshot of what we think, what we feel, and what we become when we linger in the shadowy space where human blends with machine.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Live from 2112 in Chicago! Join Dmitri Vietze as he sits down with Shure product expert and Chicago-based audio engineer Yuri Lysoivanov to explore the emerging trends in audio and content creation. Learn more about Yuri’s role at Shure, building training sessions and creating content to help people better understand Shure products. Discover how the pandemic has influenced emerging trends in content creation and artist discovery. Find out how influencers are finding creative new uses for audio technology. Get the latest updates on 3D audio and music in the metaverse. What’s next for the audio tech space? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
It’s a Music Tectonics Podcast takeover! Eleanor Rust sits down with Music Tectonics Conference director and RPS CEO Dmitri Vietze to talk about why music tech startups should be at this year’s 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. Get tips for standing out and making connections at any in-person industry event! Bring your crazy pants energy to an action-packed lineup of panels, demos, and speakers exploring fan collaboration, music licensing in the metaverse, the creator economy, the future of music tech, and so much more! Keep the conversation going with networking opportunities throughout the conference. Witness the final round of the Swimming With Narwhals Music Tech Startup Competition. Get your badge to the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference today!
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Daniel Rowland and Patrick Bourget of LANDR. Find out LANDR is supporting creators with a complete end-to-end creator tool ecosystem including music mastering, digital music distribution, plugins, free sample packs, collaboration tools, and more. Learn more about LANDR Studio featuring unlimited AI mastering, unlimited distribution, samples, plugins, and real time and asynchronous collaboration tools. Explore the latest emerging trends across the music industry from gamification to creative cycles and social media. Uncover the biggest challenges in remote collaboration and how LANDR is developing mobile tools for artists to access creativity anywhere in the world. What are Daniel and Patrick looking forward to at this year's 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
Meet Daniel and Patrick at the Music Tectonics Conference in October, where LANDR is taking the lead as a Supernova Sponsor!
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Meet two Star sponsors of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference! This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Mikal and James Celentano, managing directors of EnterGain, and Will Griggs, Chief Experience Officer of HIFI. Learn more about EnterGain, the leading firm for executive recruiting, leadership upskilling, and strategic HR services at the intersection of music and tech. Find out how EnterGain is helping organizations gain talent, capability, and scale with executive search and placement, leadership programs, and consulting services. Meet HIFI, the financial rights organization founded by music industry veterans and technologists with a passion for music. Discover how HIFI is empowering members with financial products, services, and resources. Learn more about HIFI’s Royalties Dashboard, a platform that collects financial data from labels, publishers, streaming services, and more. Dive into emerging trends across the music industry including web3, scalable intimacy, and pricing sustainability. What are Mikal, James, and Will looking forward to at this year’s fourth annual Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, explore the limitless value and creative potential of lyric videos with Darryl Ballantyne, founder and CEO of LyricFind, the leading lyric licensor and data solution company. Discover how LyricFind is paving the way for new uses for lyric data, increasing the volume and accessibility of lyric video content creation particularly for independent artists. Learn more about the latest emerging trends in lyric videos including social video, vertical video, and aesthetic simplification. Find out how lyric videos can break new artists and “rebreak” catalog content on social video platforms like TikTok. Darryl shares expert advice for music tech startups and what he’s looking forward to at this year’s 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference.
Meet Darryl at the Music Tectonics Conference in October, where LyricFind is taking the lead as a Supernova Sponsor!
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Meet two star sponsors of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference! This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Dhruv Prasad of Music Reports, and Paul Bradley of Eventric. Learn more about Music Reports, the leading independent provider of music rights data, administration, and management services. Find out where Music Reports fits in the complex music rights landscape, and why an independent voice matters. Explore how smartphone connectivity and audio streaming is powering innovation and global distribution in emerging markets with Dhruv Prasad, Music Reports' Chairman of the Board of Directors. Go backstage behind the live music industry with Paul Bradley, CEO and founder of Eventric. Learn more Eventric’s Master Tour, the world’s leading platform for tour management, providing tour personnel, travel itineraries, venue details, day of sheets, guests lists, setlists, and more! Discover how Eventric is streamlining communication between venues, vendors, and tour teams from load in to load out. What are Dhruv and Paul hoping to get out of this year’s 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
Breaking news! This week, join Dmitri Vietze, Eleanor Rust, and Shayli Ankenbruck for a news roundup of current events and emerging trends across the music industry. Dive into the latest MIDiA Research article exploring content consumption. How has the pandemic continued to influence content consumption habits? How do background and social consumption impact engagement and marketing strategies? Learn more about the current state of the NFT marketplace and investments in web3. Find out how event tech and consumer demand have fueled an unprecedented year in live music. Get the latest updates on the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. What's next for the music industry? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze joins Vasja Veber, co-founder and CBDO of Viberate, to explore how data is revolutionizing the music industry. Learn more about Viberate, the music data and analytics service that gathers insights across the music ecosystem including artists, festivals, venues, labels, and more. Find out how the “hot filter” and other performance filters on Viberate help uncover breakout artists on TikTok. Discover how access and entry to valuable data allows artists, managers, labels, and live music venues to gather insights and make informed decisions. Explore the latest features on Viberate including Artist Dashboards, which provide demographics and other critical marketing data for over 600,000 artists. How are companies like Viberate helping artists and their teams harness the power of their own data? Find out on this week’s episode.
Then meet Vasja at the Music Tectonics Conference in October, where Viberate is taking the lead as a Supernova Sponsor!
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Meet two star sponsors of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference! In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeagar sits down with Jocelyn Seilles, founder Bridger, and Jaime Marconette, senior director of music insights and industry relations at Luminate. Learn more about Bridger, the independent rights management entity collecting and distributing copyright royalties generated on music streaming services. Discover how Bridger is supporting songwriters by creating a free, transparent copyright solution. Dive into the future of music licensing, with copyright solutions for web3, virtual reality, and the metaverse. Meet Luminate, formally MRC data, the preeminent entertainment, data, and insights company powering the Billboard music charts. Learn more about Jaime’s roles at Luminate organizing key insights from massive amounts of verified data to provide actionable insights. Find out about how music similarity scores can indicate differentiation between music markets and insights to global potential. Explore the emerging trends including increased artist collaboration in the pandemic era and the shift to “low tech”. What are Jocelyn and Jaime hoping to get out of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Let’s get sci-fi! This week, Tristra Newyear Yeagar sits down with bonafide futurist Sofie Hvitved to explore the future of music and tech. Dive into Sofie’s role as senior advisor of media and technology at the Copenhagen Institute of Future Studies, consulting with clients to explore future possibilities. Find out how history, momentum, and current events influence possible future scenarios. Discover how the metaverse is providing new infrastructure and shifting our understanding of value. Imagine a future of tailored user experiences powered by AI. Learn how to fail like a boss and unleash your curiosity. How can the music industry embrace the future? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Angela Abbott from TIDAL joins co-hosts Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore the seismic shifts and emerging trends in music licensing and content consumption. Learn more about TIDAL by Block, the global music streaming platform bringing fans closer to artists through unique experiences and the highest sound quality. Dive into Angela’s role at TIDAL as a member of the music licensing and business affairs team, overseeing commercial deal terms, streaming strategy, and partner/label management. Discover how companies like TIDAL are paving the way for innovation, creating new and unique ways for fans to consume content and interact with their favorite artists. Angela looks to the future of economic empowerment for artists and immersive experiences. How are pandemic era trends shaping the future of content consumption? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Meet two star sponsors of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference! Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Nic Dalquist, co-founder of BaseNote, and Con Raso, managing director of Tuned Global. Find out how BaseNote is changing the way music is financed by removing the middleman and going straight to the source - the fans. Unpack the shifting dynamic of fan communities as more fans become investors in their favorite artists. Learn more about Tuned Global, the leading provider of streaming technology solutions for some of the world’s most successful streaming services. Explore how companies like Tuned Global are creating technology to share music in new formats via web3 and the metaverse. Join Nic Raso as he looks to the future of greater artist revenues, increased accessibility, and more immersive, interconnected experiences. What should artists keep in mind as they look to the future? What are Nic and Con hoping to get out of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Join Eleanor Rust and Shayli Akenbruck for preview of the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference October 25-27, 2022 in Santa Monica California. Learn more about the 3-day in person event bringing together movers and shakers from across the music tech industry to share ideas and get business done. Get the latest on conference programming including The Wild West of Web3, exploring how artists can best utilize web 3, and the Music Tech Investment Panel, diving into the current and emerging trends. Tune in for panelists and keynote speakers you won’t want to miss including Máuhan Zonoozy, Kristin Robinson, Rishi Patel, Vickie Nauman, and more. Catch the final round of the Swimming With Narwhals Music Tech Startup Competition. Get your tickets today for the 2022 Music Tectonics Conference!
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager meets up with music tech innovator and thought leader Gérôme Vanherf, venture partner at Leansquare and co-founder of Wallifornia. Learn more about Leansquare, the investment firm supporting innovative startups in music tech, sports tech, e-sports, and more. Explore the latest innovation trends in Europe including fan engagement technology, data and monetization, streaming, and live events. Discover how music tech events like Wallifornia are fostering cross cultural collaboration. How can companies be better prepared to partner with European investors? What will music fans be experiencing in 10 years? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, join Jimmy Stone, founder of Alderbrook Companies and author of the Leveling Up, for a masterclass in transmedia storytelling. Learn more about Alderbrook Companies, the consulting and early stage investment firm working with investors, entrepreneurs, startups, and more to solve strategy and finance problems across industries including media and music tech. Find out how companies, brands, and labels can harness the power of transmedia, telling stories across platforms to connect with fans, build communities, and maximize financial potential. Dive into the strategy and success of HYBE, the label behind BTS. Discover the characteristics of successful transmedia storytelling, including knowing your audience and how they spend their entertainment time. Explore the seismic shifts creating new forms of community, allowing fans to better connect with their favorite artists and each other. What kind of immersive experiences are possible? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Reporting live from the 2022 NAMM show! Eleanor Rust meets with Bruno Verbrugghe and Sergueï Bécoulet from Dualo by Intuitive Instruments. Learn more about the du-touch S, a futuristic wedge-shaped instrument, with accordion-like finger boards featuring colorful hexagonal, honeycomb keys praised by legendary artist Herbie Hancock as the “smartest keyboard ever invented”. Discover how the patented innovative keyboard design, based on a mathematical model of music harmony, allows users to create music instantly. Find out how the du-touch S by Dualo provides tactile feedback to maximize expressivity. Discover of Dualo’s gamified music map Du-game, allows users to explore and create music from around the world. Check out live demos and more on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Reporting live from the 2022 Wallifornia Music and Innovation Summit Liège, Belgium! Join Tristra Newyear Yeager as she meets with innovators from across the music industry including Matthias Strobel, Stella Reid, Cathay Runciman, and Sarah Sarah. Get the latest updates from the music tech space with Mathias Strobel, President of MusicTech Germany, an independent network of music tech companies and research institutions driving innovation. What challenges are facing today’s music tech startups? Discover how the latest developments in music tech have allowed artists to be more independent, control their own creative process, and connect more closely with their fans with Stella Reid, co founder of Rough Bones Records. Dive into the environmental impact of the music industry and how artists have the power to make change with their music. Look to the future of green music festivals and climate neutral touring. Find out how Earth Percent is unleashing the power of music in service of the planet with Cathy Runciman. Explore how artists like Sarah Sarah are using technology to transform the way music is created and shared. What’s next for the music industry? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager is joined by Frankie Tan and Kelvin Lee, co-founders of OraStream, the b-to-b force powering streaming experiences with reliable, turn key ways to deliver high resolution audio and video. Learn how the listening and buying habits of consumers are shaping the way streaming companies deliver content. Frankie and Kelvin address failures in the audio supply chain and how companies like OraStream are restoring music to the way it was meant to be experienced. Find out how adaptive streaming allows listeners to choose the audio resolution that suits their needs and streaming capabilities. Discover how classical music is leading the demand for high resolution audio. How can higher quality higher content allow artists to connect more closely with their fans? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Eleanor Rust and Shayli Ankenbruck take to the NAMM trade show floor to chat with movers and shakers from across the music industry including Athan Billias, President of the MIDI Association, James Hill, Felisha Booker, and more! Check out the latest magic midi devices which transform touch and color into sound with Sasha Pas, founder of Playtronica. Listen to live a demo with Troy Sheets, co-founder of Blip Blox by Playtime Engineering and dive into motion activated synthesizers from Instruments of Things. Catch up with NAMM veteran and uke-legend, James Hill, to learn about his latest fan collaboration album using NFTs. Explore the latest in fanbase marketing with Felisha Booker, CEO of Breaker Nation. What’s next for the NAMM show? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Reporting live from the 2022 NAMM show! Eleanor Rust meets with Spencer Topel and Alex Prignon from Physical Synthesis, the hardware startup producing unique products that bridge the virtual and physical world through patented sound and haptic technologies. Listen to a demo of the Cicada by Physical Synthesis, the groundbreaking device which gives creators precise, expressive, and playful ways to make new sounds. Find out how artists in sound design, tv, and film music are using Cicada in their latest projects. Discover how Physical Synthesis is paving the way for innovation in sonic creativity with new ways to generate sound. What’s next for Physical Synthesis? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Tune in live from the floor at the 2022 NAMM show! Eleanor Rust meets with Gabriel Cowan, founder and CEO of Audio Design Desk, to explore how Audio Design Desk is creating the audio solution for video editors. Find out how Audio Design Desk is inspiring creators to dive into sound design by creating a project timeline that understands the relationship between sounds and visuals. Discover how Audio Design Desk is facilitating the process of discovery by integrating sound into the creative flow for video editors. Learn how Audio Design Desk is building a bridge between people who make audio and people who pay for audio. Explore new trends in audio including 360 audio and web3 for creators. How are companies like Audio Design Desk paving the way for immersive entertainment experiences? Find out in this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Reporting live from the 2022 NAMM show! Eleanor Rust sits down with Alejandro Koretzky, Head of AI/ML & Audio Science Innovation at Splice, to explore the latest developments in audio and music. Learn more about CoSo by Splice, the intelligent musical sketchpad that allows users to swipe through billions of musical outcomes in seconds to identify compatible sounds for any audio. Discover how CoSo brings value to a spectrum of creators, from seasoned professionals to novice creators. Find out how Alejandro is building a team from the ground up at Splice to figure out what modern AI can do for business and creators. Explore new trends in AI and ML. What does the future hold for audio and music? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Live from the floor at the 2022 NAMM Show with Shayli Ankenbruck. Look to the future of music making and collaboration with Russell Gavin, co-founder of JackTrip Labs. Discover how JackTrip Labs is making it possible for musicians to collaborate with artists all over the world with hardware and software solutions. Learn how JackTrip Labs is breaking down barriers to creativity and overcoming the challenges of making music in the virtual space. Find out how JackTrip Labs is paving the way for the future of music education with hybrid virtual choirs, private lessons, and band rehearsals. Join Adam McHeffey from Artiphon to explore how Orba 2 lets the world become a musical instrument. Discover how Orba 2 allows users to play real instrument sounds and sample the world around them. Tune in for a live demo of the Orba 2! Learn more about Orbacam, the musical camera that allows users to share their musical experiences with fans and followers. How is Artiphon making music more approachable? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! This week, Dr Kate Stone, the Mary Poppins of music tech and founder and CEO of Novalia, joins Dmitri Vietze to explore how Novalia is revolutionizing the way we interact with music and technology. Discover how Novalia is pushing the boundaries of creativity, through partnerships with Pizza Hut and Disney, designing DJ decks out of pizza boxes and magical amulets. Learn how Novalia’s programming technology allows paper museum guides to talk about an exhibit in 5 languages and bring murals to life. Imagine a future where technology sinks into the background of our everyday experiences. Find out how Novalia is using AR and VR to enhance musical experiences with physical objects, like concert posters. How can companies use interactive musical experiences to develop brand engagement and connect with their audience? Find out in this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager is joined by Frankie Tan and Kelvin Lee, co-founders of OraStream, the b-to-b force powering streaming experiences with reliable, turn key ways to deliver high resolution audio and video. Learn how the listening and buying habits of consumers are shaping the way streaming companies deliver content. Frankie and Kelvin address failures in the audio supply chain and how companies like OraStream are restoring music to the way it was meant to be experienced. Find out how adaptive streaming allows listeners to choose the audio resolution that suits their needs and streaming capabilities. Discover how classical music is leading the demand for high resolution audio. How can higher quality higher content allow artists to connect more closely with their fans? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Let’s get sci-fi! Dive into holograms and teleportation with David Nussbaum, founder and CEO of Proto. Discover how Proto allows people to beam anywhere in the world in real time with the Proto device, a museum quality light box about the size of a small telephone booth. Find out how artists like Diddy, Kane Brown, and Walker Hayes engage with their fans and perform concerts all over the world with Proto. Proto is bringing artists to life with posthumous concerts and the hologram jukebox, allowing fans to watch their favorite artists perform recorded concerts. David shares how holograms are revolutionizing the future of travel, education, medicine, entertainment, and communication. Will holograms replace phones? Find out on this week’s episode
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager joins Brian Schmitt, global executive creative director of Icon Technology Studios, to explore the world of web3. Find out how Icon Technology Studios is creating end-to-end digital products and experiences, blending cutting edge technologies with human centric design for maximum creative impact. Discover how Icon Technology Studios has designed over 100,000 unique Matrix inspired NFTs allowing users to choose their own reality and customize their virtual world. How are companies like Icon Technology Studios, pushing the aesthetic boundaries of web3? Look to the future of real time interactive graphics and visual content. What reality do you want to live in? Will you choose the blue pill giving control to the computers, or the red pill to design your own experience? You decide on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Live from the 2022 Music Biz Conference in Nashville, TN! Join Dmitri Vietze as he chats with music industry leaders Dan Runcie, Russ Crupnick, Jim Griffin, and Robert Singerman, for a music industry pulse check. Feel the “pre-pandemic energy” of this year's Music Biz Conference with Dan Runcie, founder and host of Trapital, as he shares his take on web3, NFTs, and the metaverse. Learn more about Trapital, the online platform and podcast providing insights from the business of hip-hop, music, and entertainment. Catch up with Russ Crupnick, managing partner of MusicWatch. Find out how MusicWatch is providing marketing research and industry analysis for the music industry while facilitating data driven conversations. What’s driving the evolution of vinyl? Is music recession proof? Get the latest updates on digital monetization and compensation with Jim Griffin, VP of Digital Rights at Pex. Dive into the power of music and lyrics with Robert Singerman, SVP, of International Publishing at LyricFind. How can accurate music lyric translations connect communities around the world? What’s next for the music industry? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Fabrice Sergent, co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown, the concert discovery and fan engagement platform. Discover how Bandsintown facilitates tour promotion, new music releases, and NFT drops while allowing artists to engage and connect directly with their fans. Learn more about the economics of the live music industry. How are artists, managers, and live music venues handling the unprecedented demand for live music? Explore how web3 is giving power back to the people, letting fans become investors for their favorite artists. What is the role of livestreams in a post-pandemic world? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Billboard Top Music Lawyer Han Kim to explore how entertainment lawyers help companies navigate legal issues in today’s ever-evolving music industry. Learn more about how Han Kim’s practice as an entertainment attorney at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP focuses on transactional entertainment matters, advising clients in the metaverse, NFTs, music, podcast, film, television, and gaming. Han tackles the most common legal challenges for new music industry startups. Discover how companies like Peloton are leading the way with creative new approaches to music licensing. Han Kim looks to the future of immersive communication and experiences in the metaverse. Where is the live touring business headed in a post pandemic world? How can new startups evaluate risk? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Reporting live from Hopin - the voices of the Music Tectonics Podcast come together for a very special 200th episode! On this week’s live news roundup, Dmitri Vietze, Tristra Newyear Yeager, Eleanor Rust, and Shayli Ankenbruck dive into breaking news and emerging trends in the music industry. Learn more about fan tipping and how platforms are monetizing “first comment energy”. With nearly unlimited entertainment options, from Netflix to Disney+ to Spotify, how do platforms compete for our attention? Find out how users are returning to pre pandemic levels and forms of content consumption. What is the “attention recession” and how are content creators and streaming platforms reacting to changes in user behavior? Explore the latest news and trends in NFTs. Amidst the new developments and high entry to crypto, how can platforms kick start the larger conversation of what NFTs can really do? Dive into augmented reality and the collision of VR and live events in a post-pandemic world. Where is the music industry headed next? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
These days, nearly all content being created features music, so how are content creators finding the music they need and safely tackling sync licensing hurdles? Ryan Wines, CEO and founder of Marmoset and Track Club, joins this week’s episode to explore the world of music curation, stems, and music licensing. Learn more about Marmoset, the music agency providing meticulously curated music licensing, award-winning music production, and unique artist collaborations for sync licensing, advertising, film, TV, and social media content. Find out how Trackclub’s latest feature, Mixlab, allows users to customize and download stem groups from any song on the platform and perfectly customize the audio to meet their needs. Ryan dives into emerging trends such as long form vs short form video and authenticity.
How are tiktokers, youtubers, instagramers embracing new trends and technology? Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Tasos Frantzolas, founder of Beatopia, an artist-oriented marketplace expanding beats and sound pads beyond the core genres. Discover how Beatopia is solving licensing issues for producers and creators, while helping consumers purchase beats more easily. Explore the latest trends in beat making such as industrial percussion, hyper pop, and minimalist textures. Find out how platforms like Beatopia are democratizing music production and allowing more artists to create. How can audio transform our experience? Tune in as Tasos looks to the future of beatmaking and AI collaboration, all on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
In this week’s episode, Bill Gagnon and Cristina Pimentel from Universal Music Group join Dmitri Vietze to explore how UMG is kickstarting the conversation at the upcoming 2022 Music Biz Conference. Find out how UMG is empowering women and people of color with Women In Music Tech, an initiative presented by women industry leaders. Learn more about UMG’s Digital Innovation Initiative which provides educational support, innovation challenges, hackathons, and networking opportunities for startups and innovators across the music industry. Discover how UMG is creating opportunities to network and build partnerships through panels, workshops, and open sessions. Find out how to get involved at the upcoming Music Biz conference and meet up with UMG during this amazing 3-day event, all in this week’s episode!
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Dmitri Vietze, Tristra Newyear Yeager, and Shayli Ankenbruck team up for a new roundup, checking in with the recent news and trends of the music industry. Learn more about how Covid has shaken up the live music scene and how artists, managers, and live music venues have responded to canceled tours, increased safety procedures, and ticket sales. Dive into the recent trends in Web3 and NFTs and discover the value of copyright data. Why are traditionally successful videos losing views on YouTube? Find out on this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
From the fountains at the Bellagio to Beethoven’s 10th Symphony, MIDI has been powering live music and immersive experiences for nearly 40 years. In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Athan Ballias and Brett Porter from the MIDI association to explore the latest innovations in MIDI 2.0. Learn more about the MIDI Association, a cross industry coalition of MIDI makers and innovators working to bring the MIDI protocol to over 2.5 billion devices around the world. Discover how artists, producers, DJs, educators, and more are using the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, in new ways. Find out how the MIDI Association is partnering with companies like Artiphon to create Orbacam, the latest MIDI powered app allowing users to create music directly in videos. What’s next for MIDI? Find out in this week’s episode!
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
This week, Oleg Stavitsky, CEO and co-founder of Endel joins Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore the world of generative music. Discover how Endel is creating visually elegant, sonically intriguing customized experiences designed to enhance focus, relaxation, movement, and productivity. Find out how Endel creates personalized soundscapes in real time using factors such as time of day, weather, movement, and heart rate. Hear how artists such as Grimes and James Blake create the stems for personalized playlists on Endel. Oleg dives into current legal issues in generative music. Learn how Endel is looking to the future of immersive personalized sonic experiences with lightning, scent, and temperature. How does sound influence our cognitive state? Stay tuned for an exclusive announcement about the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. Find out on this week’s episode.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Coming to you live from SXSW in Austin Tx! Dmitri Vietze and Lars Schlichting, director of product planning and artist relations at Pioneer DJ, explore the emerging trends and latest technology in DJing. Discover how Pioneer DJ is building powerful equipment that’s intuitive. Learn more about the evolution of DJing from the 1970s to the present. See how DJs like David Guetta and Marshmellow are paving the way for new performance opportunities on Twitch and metaverse. Lars shares his thoughts on the post-covid live music scene. How are innovative artists such as Little Louie Vega, DJ Sneak, and SOFI TUKKER shaping DJ culture? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Dean Wilson, CEO and founder of Seven20, PIXELYNX, MODA DAO, and manager for deadmau5. Discover how the management company, Seven20, is looking to the future and using technology to explore the new frontier of web3. Learn about the latest trends in NFTs, including customizable avatar NFTs that can move across metaverses. How will major labels, DSPs, and industry players embrace web3 in the coming years? Discover how PIXELYNX is breaking down the walls in the metaverse and building bridges between virtual worlds. How will we consume music in the future? How will technology change how we share art? Find out on this week’s episode.
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This week, Artiphon Founder and CEO Dr Mike Butera joins Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore the world of music creation. The age of casual creativity is here! Discover how Artiphon is embracing automation and immediate playability, giving everyone the power to create music. PhD and entrepreneur, Mike Butera, shares Artiphon’s mission to create new ways of making music with innovative instruments and screen based experiences. Explore how micro music allows users to add little moments of music and creativity in the nooks and crannies of our busy lives. Learn more about our brains on music and the benefits of musical expression performance, and creativity. Why do we make music? What does it mean to be creative? Find out on this week's episode.
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This week, David Beiner and Jay Stolar from Hume join Dmitri Vietze to explore music in the metaverse. Learn more about Hume, the metaverse record label creating music driven metastars for the metaverse. Tune in for an exclusive interview with angelbaby, the six-foot tall Fluf from the year 3045. Get angelbaby’s take on the importance of the metaverse. Find out how Hume revolutionized the traditional music release with the airdrop release of Angel Baby’s hit single “NFT (No Fucks Tonight)". David and Jay look to the future of the physical and digital synchronization of NFTs. Could you soon have holograms of your favorite NTS? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Anne-Marie Shaver, doctoral candidate of ecomusicology and member of the Acoustic Ecology Lab at Arizona State University. Scholar and musician, Anne-Marie Shaver, shares her current research focused on deep listening and eco-feminist scholarship to explore 20th and 21th century art music. Discover new ways to engage with sound and your own sonic environment such as sound walking and deep listening. Find out how ecomusicology and acousticology are influencing the latest developments in VR, AR, and music therapy. Learn how issues such as pollution, climate change, animal rights, and sustainability impact the way we engage with sound. How does sound define spaces? Find out on this week’s episode.
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This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Wayne Yardley and Daniel Morrow of Rippla and Gordon Midwood of Anything World, two of the winners from the 2021 Midemlab Startup Competition. Discover how Rippla, winner of the Music Distribution and Discovery category, brings live and exclusive music and entertainment experiences to venues around the globe. Find out how Rippla is building communities by connecting artists and fans in new ways. In the live music experience category, Anything World represented by CEO Gordon Midwood brought home first prize at the 2021 Midemlab startup competition. Anything World is a platform that allows everyone to be a 3D content creator, bringing their wildest 3D dreams to life from avatars to social filters to games. Tune in as Wayne, Daniel, and Gordon share their experience at the 2021 Midemlab Startup Competition and react to recent news about MidemLab. Will the festival be canceled or is it just switching hands? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze joins Dan Yen, CEO of Vertigo, to explore the new and exciting ways Vertigo is integrating music listening into social experiences. Discover how the tech platform helps artists boost streams on DSPs by synching their music with live and recorded video experiences. Find out how Vertigo is equipping artists with the tools they need to maximize their streaming revenues by connecting their Spotify and Apple Music artist profiles with their live and recorded content on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other social platforms. Dan shares how Vertigo’s artist lounges connect fan engagement with music listening by allowing artists to go live, chat with fans, and host live listening parties all in one fun, interactive experience. Is music even social? How can online platforms replicate the excitement of live concerts in virtual settings? Find out on this week’s episode.
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This week, Tristra Newyear Yeagar joins Aram Sinnreich, Professor and Chair of the Communications Division at the Communication School at American University to explore the intersection of culture, law, and music tech. Professor, author, and musician Aram Sinnreich dives into the world of web3 and digital ownership. Discover how web3 is giving music new life with remix culture, mashups, covers, and fan art. Learn more about the future of AI generated music. How is the blockchain building an ownership hierarchy for consumers? How does music tech influence our aesthetics? Find out on this week’s episode.
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Drop the beat! In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Judah Wiedre and Kwesi Albert Lutz-Paap from Airbit, the producer platform that aims to do more than just hawk beats. Discover how Airbit is looking to make producers' lives easier, while focusing on education and community for beatmakers around the world. Learn how producers can earn money up front selling of licensing music, beats, sound packs, and creative services on the Airbit marketplace. Community builder and producer Kwesi shares his insight on the dawn of the creator economy. What does it mean to be a successful producer? How are producers today defining their sound. Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, listen to one of the headlining events of the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference featuring a fireside chat with Will Page and Vickie Nauman. Tune in as Will Page, former chief economist at Spotify and author of Tarzan Economics, and music technology consultant Vickie Naumen explore the reinvention and growth of the music industry during the pandemic. Will and Vickie dive into current trends including podcasts, livestreaming, and the resurgence of vinyl. Will shares his economic analysis of the music industry and his predictions for the future. Where is the music industry headed in the coming years? Discover how TikTok is changing the way consumers discover new music and their listening habits. How can one TikTok shape the entire rediscovery of a band like Fleetwood Mac? Find out on this week’s episode.
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This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Karen Allen of Infinite Album and Jarret Hines and Bryson Nobles of Rightsholder.io by Music Tech Works, two of the winners from the 2021 Midemlab Startup Competition. Karen Allen is the co-founder and CEO of Infinite Album, winner of the music creation and education category of the 2021 Midemlab Music Startup Competition. Infinite Album is an AI music copyright solution for livestream gamers on Twitch and Youtube that replaces the game soundtrack with music that responds to the action of the game in real time, while allowing fans and viewers to influence the style and genre of the music. Set to launch in the spring of 2022, Infinite Album is creating an additional revenue source for live stream gamers while allowing fans to interact and support their favorite gamers. In the music marketing and data analytics category, Rightsholder.io by Music Tech Works took home first prize in the 2021 Midemlab Music Startup Competition. Rightsholder.io is a music ownership search engine, streamlining music licensing by allowing users to find rights information in seconds. Tune in as Karen, Jarrett, and Bryson share their experience at the 2021 Midemlab Startup Competition and react to recent news about the MidemLab. Will the festival be canceled or is it just switching hands? Find out on this week’s episode.
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This week, Bas Grasmayer and Maarten Walraven of MUSIC x join Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore the convergence of trends from web3 to the future of livestreaming. Find out how Bas Maarten's newsletter, MUSIC x, provides regular insights about the future of music, media, and tech. Discover how web3 can provide a greater sense of ownership for artists and producers, allowing them to set their own terms. Bas and Marten explore the economic implications of web3 including artists compensation and digital gentrification. How can livestreaming platforms use sound design to connect with audiences? Find out on this week's episode.
In this week’s episode, Alex Turbide and Dave Jx of BeatConnect join Dmitri Vietze to explore the new age of remote collaboration. Discover how BeatConnect has cultivated a creative hub for artists, producers, and fans to create and interact remotely. Find out how BeatConnect is at the heart of creative workflow by allowing artists to use any DAW to collaborate synchronously and asynchronously around the world. Alex and Dave discuss how BeatConnect’s latest product, BeatConnect Creators, provides a service marketplace for artists and producers to offer masterclasses, reviews sessions, and jam sessions. Tune in as Alex and Dave look to the future of VR, the metaverse, web3, and more all on this week’s episode.
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That’s a wrap! In this week’s episode Music Tectonics Conference star sponsor Rob Bonstein of HIFI and pitch competition winner Xann Schwinn join host Dmitri Vietze to discuss the highlights of this year’s 2021 Music Tectonics Conference. Rob Bonstein shares his favorite moments from the conference including making new friends in the metaverse to networking with keynote speakers Will Paige and Vickie Nauman. Learn how HIFI is providing financial solutions and transparency for artists and artist managers with the HIFI Royalties Dashboard, allowing artists to centralize their various revenue streams and royalty income in one place. Xann Schwinn of The Choral Hub, winner of 2021 Swimming with Narwhals Music Tech Startup Pitch Competition, shares her experience at the conference and advice for new music tech startups. Discover how The Choral Hub teaches users to sing with a gamified learning experience, creating greater music education accessibility for its users. Tune in for exclusive on-sight interviews from the Music Tectonics Conference in person meetup in LA, all in this week’s episode.
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Dive deep into music licensing on this week's episode with Michael Simon, CEO of the Harry Fox Agency and President of Rumblefish. Find out how HFA Rumblefish is paving the way to the future of music licensing while supporting publishers, record labels, rights holders, and more. Learn the real life legend of Harry Fox, founder of the Harry Fox Agency. Discover how HFA, one the oldest music tech companies in the world, has continued to be the industry leader of music licensing since 1927. How can you make your future-facing music tech startup stronger by building in licensing from the beginning? Tune in as Michael and Dmitri play the Rights-Use Case Game exploring licensing scenarios from jukeboxes in the metaverse to computer chips in the brain all on this week's episode.
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In this week’s episode, listen to one of the highlights of the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference featuring a fireside chat with Tracy Chan. and Dmitri Vietze. Tracy Chan is the VP, Head of Music at Twitch, where his focus is on enabling creators to interact with their fans live and empowering those fans to directly support their favorite creators. Chan joins Twitch from Spotify where he was the Director of Product Management, primarily focused on leading product strategy and development for Creator platforms and developing analytics tools for artists and labels, including Spotify for Artists and Spotify Analytics. Chan’s startup CrowdAlbum, a social, photo, and video aggregator that created a “visual history” of musical events from around the world, was acquired by Spotify in 2016. Prior to founding CrowdAlbum, Chan was a product manager at YouTube, where he designed and launched YouTube Insight, the company’s flagship analytics platform for Creators. Tune in to hear Tracy’s perspective on the current music tech landscape and his predications for the future.
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In this wide ranging episode, Jack Spallone, Head of Crypto at HIFI Labs and major player in music+crypto's early days, maps how Web3 has emerged from past attempts to deal with music assets using blockchain, and how the whole ecosystem has been guided by artists and collectives taking control. Touching in NFTs, DAOs, and all things decentralized, Jack talks about how a more artist-driven future is dawning thanks to music tech, if we can learn from the mistakes of the past and not let tech hype bamboozle us.
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Music and tech have long played their own ghoulish roles in making Halloween especially terrifying. In this week’s spooky episode, Caitlyn Trevor PhD joins host Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore what makes music scary and how our brains process fear. Discover and experience how musical elements such as high drone tones, vocal mimicry, rhythmic unpredictability, low rumbling, and sound effects create soundscapes that evoke fear and anxiety. Learn how Caitlyn and her research team use pupil dilation, heart rate, micro expressions, and FMRI brain imaging to measure our physiological reaction to scary music. How can a greater understanding of how our brains process fear and anxiety help survivors of PTSD and trauma build emotional resilience? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week's episode, Dmitri Vietze gets super sci-fi with Pascal Pilon and Daniel Rowland of LANDR, supernova sponsor of the fast-approaching Music Tectonics Conference. With 4.2 million registered users, LANDR is revolutionizing the future of music mastering and creation. Find out how the cloud-based music creation platform is streamlining the music production workflow for professional music producers and amateur creators. Discover how LANDR is providing high resolution synchronous and asynchronous collaboration tools with LANDR Masters and LANDR Revisions, allowing producers and creators to share several versions of a mix and make detailed requests and commentary. Learn how LANDR is cultivating a network for users to find professionals and promote their own work. What is Pascal most looking forward to at the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
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Get ready for this year’s 2021 Music Tectonics Conference with Eleanor Rust and Dmitri Vietze on this week’s conference preview episode. Music Tectonics unites music tech innovators across industry boundaries to share ideas and get business done. In 2021, our hybrid event invites a global audience to participate in parallel universes: in the metaverse, across the planet, and on a carousel by the sea. The annual Music Tectonics Conference kicks off with The Shock Before the Quake, an online preconference featuring the semi-final of “Swimming with Narwhals” — the music tech startup competition presented by BandLab. The Music Tectonics Conference continues October 25-27 online and in the metaverse. Tune in to keynotes, interactive panels, speed networking, concerts, exhibitor booths and chance meetings in Degy World. Meet global attendees at our world-famous speed-networking throughout the day and invite your connections to one-on-one video calls! On November 2, join the Music Tectonics Conference for networking events by the beach in Santa Monica, CA.
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In this week’s episode Dmitri Vietze dives into the latest music industry news and trends with 2021 Music Tectonics Conference Star Sponsors, Art + Logic and MRC Data. Art + Logic’s Andrew Sherbrooke, VP of Engineering, shares how the full-service, custom software development agency works with independent clients and Fortune 10 companies to design state-of-the-art hardware and software. Producer/composer Jeff Bova digs into a new partnership between Art + Logic and Ela (Electronic Light Array)! Then Paulina Pchelin and Brandon Jarrett share how MRC Data works with publishers, distributors, radio stations, talent agencies, and more to provide comprehensive data analytics, consumer insight research, and thought leadership across the entertainment industry. Find out how MRC Data is the engine behind the Billboard Charts. Get the latest music industry data and trends that emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic including the growing appetite for new music, demand for vinyl, growth of music listeners, and the shift to visual based musical experiences. What are Art + Logic and MRC Data most excited about for this year’s Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with artist Created Nor Destroyed, a.k.a. Jesse Worstell, VP of Business Development at Adrev, a Supernova Sponsor at the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference. As online video continues to grow its part of the music monetization pie, Dmitri gets a download of how this rights management company helps artists and rights holders claim content ownership and identify how and when content is being used online. With content ID scan integration, Adrev allows production music libraries like APM, Warner Music Chapel, and Fox Music monetize their music catalogs on YouTube and beyond. Find out how Adrev’s latest product Licensease is streamlining the verification and licensing system for content creators and rights holders. Plus: find out what Jesse is most looking forward to at the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference. All on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze gets super sci-fi with Thomas Hesse of Dreamstage and Seth Miller of Rapchat, two Star sponsors of the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference. Thomas and Seth tackle the latest music industry trends and look ahead to the future, from music licensing to live streaming. Discover how Dreamstage is creating opportunities for artists to monetize livestreams and fans to engage with their favorite artists in new and exciting ways (even on their TV screens!). Thomas explores how the Covid-19 pandemic pandemic has changed how people engage with digital content. Seth discusses the age of mass music creation and how companies like Rapchat are allowing artists to create and produce music with their mobile phones. How is remix culture changing the way artists connect and collaborate around the world? What are Thomas and Seth most excited about for this year’s 2021 Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s Sci-Fi Star episode!
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In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Darryl Ballantyne, founder and CEO of LyricFind and a Supernova Sponsor at the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference. Discover how LyricFind, already the leading source for licensing lyrics, now generates high quality verified lyric videos in less than 20 seconds with Lyric Videos. Darryl explores how high quality lyric videos allow labels and rights holders to fully monetize their catalog and capture demand for not only the lyrics but also the song itself. Discover how LyricFind’s latest product, Lyric IQ, uses a complex algorithm to perform deep subject matter analysis to measure and identify explicitness, content, mood, location, people, brands, and even holidays. Find out why Darryl calls this music tech moment a golden age of exploration. Hear his vision for immersive, hands-off music experiences, greater interoperability, and ambient tech. How can our daily music choices reflect and influence our mood and mental health? Is a new sector emerging at the intersection of mental health and lyric analysis? What is Darryl most looking forward to at the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s episode.
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There are thousands of health and wellness apps for everything from fitness to meditation, yet few address an issue that impacts all of humanity: menstruation. In this week’s episode, Laura-June Clarke CEO of Moonai and Tristra Newyear Yeager explore the innovation happening at the intersection of women’s health and music tech. Learn how Moonai, the groundbreaking new women’s health app, delivers personalized, science-based sounds to alleviate period pain and discomfort, and how audio-driven therapeutic solutions to period pain and discomfort can help mitigate the financial, social, and physical toll of menstruation for women around the world. How can biometrics and sound help people to take control of their health and wellness? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze gets super sci-fi with Super Hi-Fi’s Zack Zalon and Juan Torres from Prism.fm, two Star sponsors of the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference. Juan and Zack tackle the latest music industry trends and look ahead to the future, from spatial audio to live concerts. Discover how the synergy between introductory services like TikTok and streaming services like Spotify is revolutionizing the way people discover new music. Zack explores the need for unique and differentiated music services for consumers, providing tailored music experiences for every listener. Find out how live music is back and busier than ever thanks to vaccines, masks, and testing. Juan digs into how artists, promoters, and venues will continue to integrate live streaming and hybrid tours in a post-pandemic world. What are Zack and Juan most excited about for the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on the week’s episode.
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It’s time for a news roundup! In this week’s episode, Eleanor Rust, head of marketing at Rock Paper Scissors, and Tristra Newyear Yeager explore the latest music industry news and trends. Learn how artist-founded and fan-centric platforms are changing the way people interact with music, bringing fan creativity to the foreground. Find out how the latest developments in blockchain-powered financial and creative tools are streamlining artist workflows. Discover the potential of spatial audio and enhanced audiobook experiences. How will artists continue to integrate live-streaming and hybrid tours in a post-pandemic world? What went wrong with Groovy? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, Devon Thome, CEO of Melon, joins host Tristra Newyear Yeager to share how Melon creates enhanced reality experiences for gaming, concerts, and other virtual events. Find out how Melon brings a whole new level of graphic quality to Roblox with super high fidelity textures and game design. With multiplayer worlds and synced music experiences, Melon is crafting one-of-a-kind fantasy-inspired immersive experiences players can truly engage with. Discover how Melon makes it easy to create great social content on the platform to optimize social interaction in and around the world of gaming. Hear Devon’s vision for the future of music discovery and the metaverse. How will spatial audio and immersive reality change the gaming experience? Find out on this week’s episode.
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Imagine using a digital Sharpie pack to autograph your limited edition digital collectibles for your top fans. In this week’s episode, Obie Fernandez, founder and CEO of RCRDSHP, joins Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore how RCDSHP combines digital collectables, gamified elements, and a deep love of music culture to empower artists and enhance the fan experience. Discover how RCRDSHP (pronounced “Record Shop”) is systemizing the success of crypto-savvy musicians to provide access to all artists. Find out how RCRDSHP is laying the foundation for the music metaverse. What would we unleash if artists earned more money from their art to invest in creativity? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, Toa Dunn, head of Riot Games Music joins Dmitri Vietze to explore the incredible innovation at the intersection of music and gaming. With a full in-house music production team, find out how Riot Music is crafting compelling music experiences for fans and players. Discover how Riot Music weaves music in and around the gaming experience to evoke deeper connections with the characters and narrative. Learn how Riot Music Sessions, a copyright free music catalog, unlocks value for the whole creator ecosystem. Toa shares how Riot Music created K/DA, a virtual pop band inspired by champions from League of Legends. Is Riot Games Music a record label in disguise? How can digital experiences enhance everyday life? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, Roneil Rumburg, Forrest Browning, and Clayton Blaha join Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore how Audius is directly connecting fans with artists and exclusive new music. Discover how the digital streaming service is decentralized, allowing independent artists to own and vertically integrate their tools chains while collaborating and connecting with fans like never before. Find out how Audius lets users choose their own adventure as they engage with cryptocurrency and the blockchain, with a familiar, user-friendly interface. Roneil, Forrest, and Clayton share the importance of giving the power to the people through their decentralized platform. Where is the future of streaming and distribution headed? Is there a new kind of artist emerging at the intersection of music and cryptocurrency? Find out on this week’s episode.
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This week, Bruno Guez, founder and CEO of Revelator, joins Tristra Newyear Yeager to discuss how Revelator’s integrated decentralized tools are changing the way artists, labels, and distributors manage their data and track their assets. Dig into how Revelator’s blockchain-based Original Works platform totally reimagines how rights holders manage their IP. Discover how smart contracts are streamlining data flow, splits, percentages, and payment distribution. Find out how Bruno’s past experience running a record label inspired the creation of a music rights management platform that lets artists easily manage their rights, assign rights to collaborators, and collect royalties with a digital Artist Wallet. How could fractional ownership powered by the blockchain revolutionize the artist-fan relationship? Find out on this week's episode.
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In the age of mass music creation, the mobile phone is everyone’s first instrument. This week Meng Kuok, founder of BandLab joins host Dmitri Vietze to explore how the powerful, cross platform DAW is outperforming Garageband and empowering over 37 million artists around the world. Find out how BandLab is streamlining the creative workflow, allowing artists to create, record, mix, and share all on one mobile platform. With creator connect on BandLab 10.0, artists can get feedback on current creations, collaborate on new projects, and get inspiration from other creators around the world. Meng shares the importance of investing in the value of artists, from beginners to seasoned pros. Discover the new meaning of “mobile” in the post-pandemic era, which no longer just means “on-the-go”. Find out how BandLab is partnering with the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference to sponsor this year’s music tech startup competition and learn how to enter.
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Why has digital audio been stuck in the mp3 era, while video formats get better, sharper, and faster? It’s time for a new generation of audio. In this week’s episode, Paul Hubert and Jim Rondinelli share how Immersion Networks is creating new ways for people to have deeper, more meaningful music listening experiences with their own hardware. Discover how the audio company is using ground-breaking research on sensory integration, psychoacoustics, and acoustic simulation to open the sound stage to infinite possibilities in spatial audio. Find out how the massive processing power of Immersion’s new creative tool mix³ allows the virtual sound space to become a “green screen” for creators to share their story. How does our perception of sound influence our listening experiences? How are companies like Immersion Networks looking toward the future and mitigating their environmental footprint? Find out on this week’s episode.
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From Beirut nightclubs to home studios, artists around the world are seeking new ways to tap into their musical creativity. In this week’s episode, John McCubbery, VP of KORG International, shares how sustaining the creative force means thinking outside the box. Learn how Korg is focusing on how creators are using new platforms and technology to anticipate the tools they need to innovate and create. With the live music scene exploding again, find out how amps are the new hot commodity. Discover how the shift away from stardom culture and the rise of independent artists has allowed musicians to connect more personally with their fans and communities. How did KORG founder Tsutomo Katoh’s business philosophy anticipate Steve Jobs, and how is it shaping the company more than 50 years later? Why do musicians still crave the tactile, instant response of analog instruments? How has the Covid-19 pandemic influenced the “Analog Revolution”? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, CEO Constantin Koehncke and President Robert Linke of Native Instruments join host Dmitri Vietze to explore the future of sound and music production. After 25 years, Native Instruments continues to be at the forefront of digital music creation and performance with state-of-the-art synths, samplers, guitar rig effects, amp simulators, and more. Find out how companies like Native Instruments are simplifying the creative experience while expanding entry level accessibility, allowing artists to be more creative, less administrative. Discover how Native Instruments is championing increased diversity of creators, listeners, and musical styles. Hear Constantin and Robert’s vision for the future of digital collaboration, AI, the dawn of new genres, and more on this week’s episode.
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This week, Tom Impallomeni, CEO and co-founder of TribeXR, joins host Dmitri Vietze to explore how virtual reality studio simulators are paving the way for DJs to develop and amplify their skills. Through one-on-one lessons and group masterclasses, members learn processing, timing, beat matching, and more with state-of-the-art, club standard equipment - all in VR. Find out how virtual skills on TribeXR translate seamlessly to physical equipment, and vice versa, while the portability of TribeXR’s VR set up allows touring DJs to practice their sets on the road. Hear how TribeXR members can build their fanbase through the integration of social, livestream, and gaming platforms such as Youtube and Twitch. Tom explores the evolution of immersive social media powered by virtual and augmented reality. Discover how the pandemic lockdown accelerated innovation for companies like TribeXR. Where is the future of virtual reality headed? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this week’s episode, Dario Slavazza, Head of Curation at Feed.FM, joins host Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore how music curation balances data, algorithms, and the human element to add just the right energy to workouts, spin classes, and more. Hear how Dario’s personal experience as musician and ethnomusicologist prepared him for his role as a music curator. Learn how data and music “mood boards'' help to curate music perfectly tailored to the experiences they accompany. Find out how the recent explosion of virtual fitness experiences has resulted in the need for playlists with the perfect balance of newness, familiarity, and replay-ability. Dario shares the secrets to beating streaming algorithms for true music discovery. How can the standardization of metadata empower artists and curators? Find out on this week’s episode.
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In this episode, senior researcher, professional drummer, and martial artist, Dr. Dawn Rose shares the fascinating new ways psychologists are able to better understand the complex relationship between music and the brain. With state-of-the-art motion capture technology, researchers can see how our brains associate parts of the body with elements of music. Dr. Rose presents her incredible research on music therapy to mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson’s. By rebuilding the “temporal scaffolding” of the brain using musical and rhythmic cues, patients can regulate walking and other motor functions. As a trained therapist specializing in performance anxiety, Dr. Rose also discusses the importance of mental, physical, and emotional health for musicians. What led Dawn Rose, punk rock drummer, to neuroscience research and a PhD? What’s it like to write music as part of designing an experiment? How does music sound in our minds and how can we use our “inner jukebox” to optimize brain function? Find out on this week’s episode.
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Remember the feeling of walking into an old school music store - rows of guitars, stacks of amps, and an afternoon to spend trying every instrument in the store? In this week’s episode, CEO David Mandelbrot shares how Reverb is recreating the experience with an online marketplace for new, used, and vintage musical instruments and gear. Find out how their specialized expertise, expansive global inventory, and network of buyers and sellers helps Reverb cultivate a community of music makers from around the world. With verified effects pedals, synthesizers, guitars, keyboards, amps, and so much more, Reverb is empowering musicians with tools they need to succeed. Hear how Reverb fits into the flourishing ecosystem of services and platforms that allow musicians to be more independent than ever before. Tune in for an exclusive ticket giveaway for the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference.
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When Imogen Heap sees something she can’t do, she makes it happen. As an award-winning singer songwriter, producer, audio engineer, and industry pioneer, Imogen is breaking down barriers for artists to take control of their data and create music in new ways. Imogen explains that frustration motivated her to launch Mycelia, a play space to explore technologies around the blockchain using smart contracts to streamline payment distribution. She discusses how the successes of Mycelia led to the development of the Creative Passport, a data store where musicians and artists can collect and organize all of their data. Imogen shares her inspiration for the creation of Mi.Mu gloves, expressive, wearable controllers for electronic music used by chart topping artists including Ariana Grande. Imogen shares her vision for the intersection of virtual and augmented reality. How can a greater understanding and access of data help empower artists? Where can NFTs take us? Brainstorm the possibilities with Imogen Heap on this week’s episode.
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These days, once you hit play on your favorite track, you’re generating data, from Spotify analytics to recommendation algorithms on Youtube. This week, host Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with industry leader and founder of Measure of Music, Christine Osazuwa to talk about the influence of data and analytics in the music industry. Christine shares the story of her rise to Global Marketing Director of Data & Insights at Warner Music Group, which all began with a life-altering Good Charlotte concert and learning to code in Myspace. Christine demonstrates the true power of making data work for you to make informed decisions and predictions. As a champion of equity and diversity, Christine shares her vision for greater representation in the music industry. How can industry leaders more effectively utilize data to mitigate bias? Tune in for more details about the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference.
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In this week’s episode, Stephen White, CEO of StageIt, sits down with host Dmitri Vietze to explore how Stageit, a global ticketed live streaming platform, is setting the stage for the future of virtual performances. Like poker chips or game tokens, StageIt has gamified ticketing and tipping to keep fans engaged and optimize the monetary value of live performances for artists. Discover how StageIt is creating more ways for the artists and fans to have authentic connections with backstage, behind-the-scenes content and opportunities to win exclusive prizes on the tipping leader board. Find out why much like the dawn of televised sports, Stephen White predicts the future of live music is hybrid, both virtual and in person. How will these shifts affect audience demographics? How can artists embrace their creativity with decreased days on tour? Get Stephen's take on hot topics like NFTs and gamification. Tune in for exclusive information about the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference.
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In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Ed Vincent, founder and CEO of the 2020 all-star startup, festivalPass. festivalPass is a global marketplace and subscription service for live events, partnering directly with ticketing companies, venues, and promoters to cultivate live events from concerts, film, comedy, sports, food, wine, and more. Find out how festivalPass is mitigating the “cannibalization” of the full price ticket while still ensuring that consumers can access affordable live music experiences. Ed explores how to maximize the subscription model by identifying and optimizing the financial behavior of Millennials and Gen Z. How will NFTs and other crypto-assets tie into the live event space? How can new music industry startups maximize new investment through crowdfunding models? Tune in to this week’s episode for an exclusive announcement for the 2021 Music Tectonics Conference.
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Have you ever had chills listening to a song that really resonated with you? In this episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Dr. Psyche Loui to explore what the heck is happening in our brains when we listen to music. What technology are scientists using to navigate the unique intersection between psychology, neuroscience, and music? Find out how fine tuning atmospheric music can enhance certain brain frequencies and trigger specific brain activity, such as sustained attention. Discover how the latest tech advancements in connected brain listening have helped improve working memory in elderly patients. How will a more complete understanding of our neurological response to music influence the music content created? Will we be tuning into Spotify playlists of brain based compositions in the near future? Listen to find out!
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From MTV to the dawn of Youtube, music videos have become an essential medium for artists to promote their music and invite fans into immersive experiences of music, dance, fashion, and more. In this episode, J.P. Evangelista joins Tristra Newyear Yeager to discuss how Vevo, the world’s largest music video network, continues to bring premium value to music music videos as a medium as consumer habits and devices evolve. Learn how Vevo is maximizing the full commercial and promotional value of music videos, while leading the way with the latest music industry trends. Find out how connected TVs are changing the way we experience music video content, and how Vevo’s new Moods use AI sentiment analysis to enhance those experiences. Get J.P.’s thoughts on the tricky nature of curation algorithms and his predictions for the future.
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Songwriting is the heart of the music production process and with the soaring demand for music content, there’s never been more opportunity for songwriters. John Cesario (JC) and Jonathan Stone join Tristra Newyear Yeager to discuss how Rocket Songs has cultivated the first global marketplace for songwriters to license their work directly to artists. Find out how Rocket Songs is finding new ways to virtually recreate the songwriting experience while connecting artists and songwriters from around the world. John and Jonathan delve into the biggest challenges facing songwriters and explore the most effective methods for monetizing your catalog. How will the expansion of automated sample licenses and virtual collab sessions empower today’s songwriters? Find out on this week’s episode.
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Today’s artists wear many hats from manager to social media marketer to advertiser and more: Beatchain is giving them the data science and digital marketing tools they need to succeed all in one place. Discover how Beatchain is actively and continuously reacting to the market space to determine what tools artists really need to reach their fans and make sales. Find out how state of the art tools such as Fanbuilder, Insights Overview, and Hypelinks allow artists to more efficiently gather relevant data to make informed marketing decisions and more effectively convey their narrative. Get Luke and Ben’s unfiltered take on how top social media and discovery platforms such as Instagram and Spotify are falling short of artists needs. What kind of content is getting the most engagement and how does genre influence the way artists interact with their fans. Find out this and more on this week’s episode.
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Dust off your record players, because it's time to talk vinyl—and CDs and cassettes! The pandemic has brought challenges across the music industry for retailers, manufacturers, and distributors of physical music formats, but AMPED hasn’t missed a beat! Irregular host Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Jocelynn Pryor to discuss how AMPED is connecting independent artists and local retailers with effective ecommerce networks and distribution strategies, including production of collectible variants, to meet the current growing demand. Jocelynn explores how the cultural shift to items of nostalgia and tangible engagement during lockdown have influenced the recent explosion of vinyl. Will we be listening to sea shanties on vinyl soon? Find out on this week’s episode.
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Music has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives from ads to fitness to social media, made possible through the use of sync licenses. Syncfloor is making it easier than ever to navigate the world of sync licensing. In this episode, CEO/CTO Kirt Debique explores how Syncfloor is streamlining commercial sync licensing with Syncstores, a Shopify-like platform that lets artists license their tracks for sync as easily as they sell merch. Find out how Syncfloor is making it easier than ever to sift through their vast collections of music with natural language music search and sentiment analysis. Learn how the exponential increase in music use through podcasts, content marketing, and platforms like Clubhouse are changing the way businesses interact with music. How can comprehensive music integration convey a commercial narrative? Listen for a chance to talk back and win one of host Dmitri Vietze’s favorite books!
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Make music with the actual sounds from retro 8-bit games, or sample FM radio to add local flavor to your beats. Swedish design and technology company Teenage Engineering packs off-the-wall features like these into portable, powerful gear for music making and listening that looks and feels good. In this episode, Co-founder /VP David Möllerstedt explores Teenage Engineering’s origin story and the inspiration behind the playful things they make: tiny, inexpensive Pocket Operators, the candy-like, highly functional OP-1 synthesizer, wild collaborations with Cheap Monday, IKEA, and Baidu, and more. Dig into the design philosophy that makes Teenage Engineering’s products attractive, innovative, and functional. What makes Stockholm such a creative hub for music gear and software? Which up and coming innovations are getting David excited for the future of music making? Listen for a chance to talk back and win one of host Dmitri Vietze’s favorite books!
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What are music industry solutions for monetizing fandom missing about the true power of fans? Jacquelle Amankonah Horton, founder of Fave, sits down with host, Tristra Newyear Yeager, to explore the wild world of fandom. Jacquelle discusses the inspiration for Fave, her own personal experience as a diehard fan, and the ever-evolving definition of what it means to be a fan. Discover how Fave, one of Techstars Music’s 2021 class of startups is creating the “Etsy of fandom” by integrating fans into the creative process. Find out what happens when fans engage with each other, the art itself, and the artist. Get Jacquelle’s take on what it means to truly tap into fandom’s creativity and passion as an artist, and the importance of cultivating fan communities. Listen for a chance to talk back and win one of host Dmitri Vietze’s favorite books!
Special episode: We’re sponsoring a Music Tech Meetup at SXSW 2021 Online, this Wednesday March 17! Plus, host Dmitri Vietze invites you to more virtual venue hopping events March 18-20. Explore eclectic online environments via 3D avatar, video chat, and voice. Mix and mingle with music and tech’s brightest minds at fun, spontaneous meetups. We're teaming up with LyricFind, Strat Americas, Super Hi-Fi, and Coffee Shift to recapture the secret-back-door vibe of venue-hopping at Keep Music Tech Weird Week! RSVP at MusicTectonics.com.
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You probably heard that the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) received $424 million in historical unmatched royalties from music streaming services. In this interview with MLC CEO Kris Ahrend, we find out where that money came from, who it is going to be paid out to, and when. What will the time frame be for additional collections and payouts moving forward? Get an inside look at this historic moment of unlocking a significant amount of revenue for publishers, administrators, and self-published songwriters. This is the big outcome from the highly fought-for Music Modernization Act and demonstrates that legislation is starting to catch up with the digital music industry. Listen in for a highly accessible explanation of what is happening with the MLC and mechanical royalties.
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What do Prince, Justin Bieber, and Pepsi have in common? They all turn to John Petrocelli for amazing livestream concerts. When livestreaming boomed in 2020, the Bulldog DM founder already had 20 years of experience. John sits down with host Dmitri Vietze to dig into Bulldog DM’s best practices for compelling, interactive livestream experiences for artists, brands, and the fans that love them. Find out how a transformative experience with Prince led John to found Bulldog DM a decade before livestreaming was cool. What’s it like to watch your field grow from a handful of competitors to hundreds in the space of a year? What are new livestreaming companies missing? How do branded livestreams turn the traditional advertising-programming relationship on its head? Where does John see livestreamed performance going in the future?
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What happens when Amazon and Spotify’s “Audio First” strategies bring music, audiobooks, and podcasts into one audiosphere? Our guide to this new landscape is author, podcaster, and literary entrepreneur Joanna Penn. Joanna takes host Tristra Newyear Yeager on a tour of the evolution of audio and authorship, and how a digital revolution is shaking up that world too. Find out how the streaming economy affects indie authors and indie musicians in similar ways, and how they both need to adapt. What near future tech will help reader/listeners find the content they want from the voices that matter to them? Will AI steal authors’ and narrators’ jobs? When boundaries between music, audiobooks and podcasts blur, what creative collaborations will arise?
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When tech tools let you play with a song’s component stems, the soundtrack of your life is no longer passive. In this episode, learn how Audionamix’s AI-powered source separation tools unbake the musical cake, pulling out crystal clear individual tracks long after the original multitrack recordings have disappeared. Ellie McNeil and Cory Sims of Audionamix sit down with Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore the evolution of audio isolation. They cover everything from the rise of karaoke in the 1970s, Audionamix’s role removing the roar of vuvuzelas from World Cup footage in 2010, their growth as the global leader in audio source separation, and the future when interactivity will be the norm. How do high quality stems unlock new revenue streams, both for new releases and back catalogue? What happens when fans get to look under the hood at what makes songs great? How should licensing change to support new uses of stems in games, user-generated video, education, and more? Listen for a chance to talk back and win one of host Dmitri Vietze’s favorite books!
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Dan Runcie’s Trapital Media gives the business of hip-hop the rigorous coverage and in-depth analysis that it deserves. This week, Dan gives host Dmitri Vietze a picture of the state of hip-hop as a culture, a musical genre, and an influential business ethos— and how it’s evolving faster than ever. Find out why emerging hip-hop artists are so focused on creating their own lane and owning their careers, whether they sign to a label or choose the DIY path. Dan shares Trapital highlights, from an early essay on J. Cole’s superfan strategy to podcast interviews with the people behind the business. Get Dan’s viewpoint on the major music tech trends, like the rise of NFTs and the major label acquisitions that are shaking up the landscape. Dan looks ahead to future developments he’s excited to see in livestreaming and building a more equitable music industry. Listen for the first “Big Question” winner and a chance to Ask Dan Runcie Anything!
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In the age of data, A&R is no longer a Dark Art. Find out how music industry veteran Travis Rosenblatt created Meddling to deliver indispensable data and tools, so the label executives who spot new musical talent aren’t operating on gut instinct alone. Travis gives occasional host Tristra Newyear Yeager his expert view on the shifting power dynamics between artists and labels, the pitfalls of betting on TikTok success, and where the new tastemakers are. Learn how Travis turned his own career obstacles into opportunities, and why operating Meddling as a “solopreneur” is the only option. Plus, get a peek at how Travis’s next project, Signal, is poised to streamline the rickety Rube Goldberg machine that is royalty collection, so rightsholders are first in line to get the money they’re owed. Listen for a chance to talk back and win one of host Dmitri Vietze’s favorite books!
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Matthew Neutra, Lead Experience Engineer at Bose, tells host Dmitri Vietze about the audio company’s focus on delivering musical experiences and solving human problems. Find out how their philosophy has kept them at the front line of audio innovation as music listening has evolved, from speakers, to headphones, to earbuds, and beyond. Hear the origin story of founder Amar Bose’s pioneering noise cancelling headphones, and how the company’s recent innovation, Frames audio sunglasses, succeeds where other wearables failed. Why do Bose engineers like to see the “trout look” on product testers’ faces? What audio innovations are expanding during the COVID-19 pandemic? Matthew shares his vision for the future of user interfaces, and why audio-only experiences will have an edge against XR that focuses on visuals.
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How do artists and songwriters navigate music industry revenue streams and royalty payouts to achieve financial independence? Damian Manning, founder and CEO of HIFI, explains how his company brings tech innovation to business management for the music industry. Find out how HIFI’s Royalties Dashboard puts income data from many sources into one view, so artists and their teams can make smart financial decisions and chase down problems. Why is HIFI committed to a membership services model that provides education and a supportive community as well as financial tools and products? What are the costs and benefits of remaining staunchly independent? Get a sneak peek at HIFI’s upcoming product Cash Flow, which lets artists turn the ebbs and flows of their earnings into a stable salary. How did Damian’s past experiences at MTV and Echospin in the early days of the digital revolution shape HIFI’s development, and what trends does he see shaping 2021? Listen for a chance to talk back and win one of host Dmitri Vietze’s fave books!
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Music Tech strategist and writer Tristra Newyear Yeager joins host Dmitri Vietze to dig into the highs and lows of the most tumultuous year for the music industry in decades. How did the pandemic accelerate the adoption of new technologies for professional artists, music consumers, and the growing number of creators who fall somewhere in between? Will 2020’s lessons on scarcity and abundance change the way music is made, released, and promoted? What will future virtual concerts look and feel like? Why so many IPOs and DPOs in the music biz in 2020? Who is poised to cut the Gordian knot of music licensing that stymies so many rising tech companies that augment their products with music? Which trends are getting Dmitri and Tristra most excited for 2021? Listen for a chance to talk back and win one of Dmitri’s fave books!
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Ecommerce platforms just aren’t built for the music, merch, and tickets artists and their teams have to sell. Find out how Single Music solves their problems by making direct-to-fan music tools for the popular, powerful Shopify platform. Founder & CEO Tommy Stalknecht tells how the company builds feature sets and thrives in Shopify’s app-based ecosystem, letting artists sell (and bundle) digital and physical music, merch, and tickets. Learn about how Single added tools early in the pandemic for artists pivoting from live concerts to live streaming. How are artists moving the merch they were planning to take on tour in 2020? Why is Direct-to-consumer selling so important? What trends does Tommy see in DTC marketing, How will livestreaming coexist with in-person events in the future- and what does that mean for artists’ revenue streams?
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You’ve seen the viral videos of celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Mark McGrath wishing happy birthday to their fans, now dig into how Cameo is innovating the monetization of fandom. Mat Devine, head of Music Partnerships at Cameo, sits down with host Dmitri Vietze to explore how fans and artists are connecting on Cameo. Learn how the platform makes its magic: fans get memorable video shoutouts and support their favorite celebs, while artists get to connect with their listeners and generate revenue- even when touring is on hold due to the pandemic. Find out how Mat’s music career helps him connect with both sides of the Cameo equation, and what fandom monetization problems he thinks the music industry ought to solve next. Which music genres have already taken off on Cameo, and what sets successful Cameo celebs apart? How much would you have to pay to get a personal video message from your favorite artist?
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Music Tech analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research explores what comes next after streaming saturation in this talk recorded at Music Tectonics’ conference teaser event, The Shock Before the Quake. As the streaming market reaches saturation, where will new growth drivers arise? Which unlikely platforms are poised to take the lead in converting free users to subscribers? Why are we still mistaking quantity for quality when it comes to music discovery? How do you socially distance a mosh pit? Where is livestreaming in the hype cycle, and how is the music industry repeating past mistakes with livestreaming? Conference attendees can watch video of this talk- and more from the conference- in the Music Tectonics community app. If you missed out, there’s a chance to catch up at https://pages.musictectonics.com/noFOMO!
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When a sold-out show has empty seats and scalpers are selling choice tickets for an arm and a leg, it’s hard on artists, fans, and everyone who counts on a live show to succeed. Lawrence Peryer, Chief Revenue Officer at Lyte, explains the live event ticketing landscape and how Lyte’s ecommerce thinking is bringing it up to date. Find out how Lyte products help fans buy, exchange, and return tickets with ease, while artists and risktakers fill houses, hold on to revenue, and learn about their audience. What happens when you offer fans options like advance waitlists for tickets? What’s the relationship between primary ticket sales and the secondary market? Learn how Lyte responded to pandemic shutdowns, and how fans are voting for hope with their wallets. Get the lowdown on Lawrence’s career, from CD Universe to David Bowie’s ISP/Fan Club Ultrastar to Live Nation to Lyte.
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Bob Moczydlowsky (you can call him Bob Moz), Managing Director of Techstars Music, explains how the accelerator program unites Techstars venture capital with member companies across the global music business. Find out how Techstars Music selects 10 music startups from around the world for 13 weeks of intensive mentorship, development and investment every year, and which hot emerging companies the program has launched. How has Techstars Music responded to 2020’s crises by doubling down on their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for 2021 and beyond? The public application window for Techstars 2021 cohort may have closed, but listen closely for Bob’s inside scoop on getting your application in now! Why is Los Angeles the perfect location for Techstars Music? What Music industry innovation is Bob Moz wishing for- will you be the one who makes it happen?
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Music Tech journalist and researcher Cherie Hu wrapped up the recent Music Tectonics Conference with a fireside chat with Dmitri Vietze. Listen in on their conversation to get a taste of Cherie’s upcoming book on how artists can run their music careers more like tech entrepreneurs. How is recording an album like developing software, and how has the pandemic led artists to change their approach? Music Tectonics can watch the sessions they missed in the Music Tectonics community app! Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more.
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Brett takes us on a wild journey through the outer edges of music tech and its impact on music making and listening. In a time when tablets can be studios and algorithms bandmates, he and Dmitri explore the tension between aesthetics and tools, music’s evolving value frameworks and tried-and-true structures, and the fuzzy world springing up between makers and fans. No longer locked to a room, no longer tied to analog instruments or clunky digital interfaces, music lovers are finding new depths of expressive potential in tech tools.
A composer and veteran coder, an architect of the new MIDI 2.0 standard, Brett talks about how laptops and iPads are becoming their own kind of new instruments with unique interfaces, not just sleeker iterations of studio hardware and consoles. Sensors and prototyping platforms allow newcomers and experimenters to create complex gear and multi-touch controllers like Artiphon that depart from analog models. Standards and metadata allow for ever richer complexity. It all adds up to a revolution in expressivity, one that promises to transform how we translate our experiences into audio.
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Roblox’s Global Head of Music John Vlassopulos talks to Dmitri about how audio is playing a key role in the “imagination time” of the wildly popular Roblox gaming and world building platform. He and the Roblox team see themselves as “firestarters,” those who provide the basic ideas and code and then see what people create. As music performances port to new virtual settings, Vlassopulos shows us how in-platform concerts are just the beginning, as a community of young users and international developers turn to music to help build their experiences in the Roblox metaverse.
Vlassopulos dives into the partnerships and connections Roblox is building with traditional music industry players, connecting them meaningfully to the platform’s international youth audiences. He gives Music Tectonics listeners a sneak peek at the platform’s big plans for 2021, which will see the roll out of a range of intriguing music-related initiatives and directions. They are designed to inspire artists and their teams, labels, and live music brands to get creative and imagine music worlds beyond real-life models.
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Scott Fetters, the CEO of incubator and media/tech makerspace 2112, talks about the thrill of uniting a wide swath of Chicago’s creative minds and startup stars under one roof--and how COVID helped them find new possibilities and partners. What started as a rehearsal space has turned into a media and culture production powerhouse, uniting fragmented industries, serving small businesses, and growing the region’s creative sector. It launched a standalone educational initiative, the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship. It’s created a workforce development arm. It’s played a role in nurturing music and entertainment tech startups like Reverb, MDIIO, and Cameo. Attracting and cross-pollinating talent, ideas, and resources, 2112 hopes its model can serve other cities and regions around the world.
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The pandemic has accelerated everything tech by three years. On this episode, music tech veteran and CEO Darryl Ballantyne of LyricFind scans the horizon with host Dmitri Vietze on all things music tech. The two tackle music tech investment, borderless music engagement, monetizing fandom, livestreaming, mixed reality, fitness, and more; all themes that will be explored at the 2020 Music tectonics Conference online. We wrap up by asking what other verticals Darryl is keeping an eye on and what he hopes to get out of this year's conference. Listen in to expand your thoughts on where things are in music tech and where they are going.
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Now that there are so many paths to music, it can be overwhelming for artists, labels, and managers to bring everything back together, On this podcast Linkfire's Lars Ettrup and Andrea Arcari put forth a vision for how artists and their teams can get in front of the dispersal of their connection to fans while still helping music streaming services attract ears and increase listeners. Plus find out what topic they will be addressing in their Music Tectonics Conference presentations and what they are hoping to get out of being at this year's online conference.
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What has been emerging in music listening since the lockdown? How are music services weaving together streaming, radio, news, podcasts and ads in the emerging streaming marketplace? Super Hi-Fi's Zack Zalon is back as we dissect possible paths the listening experience can take. He echoes Daniel Ek's statement that radio's $18 billion in ad revenue globally is there for the taking by the music services that fight for it the hardest. We talk about what future interactive ads might sound like, plus get Zalon's take on other Music Tectonics Conference themes including 7-second music clips in social video, the endurance of live-streaming after the pandemic, and the future of mixed reality.
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AdRev CEO Noah Becker has a message for the world: stop using music in your videos and social media content without valuing it. He believes that the world needs mass education of video creators about why songwriters and recording artists should share in the revenue influencers are making from sponsored posts and brand deals. He calls on social platforms to spend less money on avoiding paying for music licenses and distribute more of that money to artists and writers. If you like your podcasts spicy, Noah Becker brings it. Host Dmitri Vietze is still trying to catch his breath.
The episode will give you a taste of the passion and mission Noah is likely to share during his Supernova Lightning Talk at Music Tectonics Oct 27-28.
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Do you own your fan data, or do you rent it? Michael Bassal of Tradable Bits, a Music Tectonics Conference speaker & sponsor, digs into how fan-based marketing really works. Find out how the company puts data into human context to help artists, sports teams, festivals, and more understand who their fans are across platforms. Learn how Tradable Bits yields actionable insights for artists and their teams so they can focus on creating great fan experiences—and reaching the next 10,000 fans. What is the difference between building engagement and building value long-term? What is the next frontier for fan-based marketing that Tradable Bits is exploring? Why is Michael so excited about the Music Tectonics Conference on October 27- 28?
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Dan Mackta of luxury music streaming and download service Qobuz explains why hi-res audio is an important piece of the music revenue equation. Dmitri and Dan explore the dynamics of the music-loving audiophile market. On this episode find how a higher-end tier in music listening creates value for the entire music industry. Dan draws on his many years in music to comment on additional revenue streams for artists, the future of livestreaming, and bundling music with other subscriptions. Plus hear why Dan thinks the Music Tectonics Conference audience is different from other conferences. Connect with Dan and many other Music Tech innovators online on October 27 - 28, 2020!
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How is the live music industry evolving during pandemic restrictions? Juan Torres of Prism.fm works with venues and promoters on the front lines of the crisis, and he’ll be speaking at the Music Tectonics Conference Oct. 27-28 online. What has happened in Austin TX since SXSW kicked off a wave of cancellations and delays? Find out about the Wyoming promoter now holding drive-in rodeos and church services as well as concerts. Dig into the state of live event tech and learn how Prism is helping promoters and venues avoid the headaches of repeated pandemic postponements. Juan explains how Prism’s all-in-one live music management software streamlines every phase, from juggling competing holds in a venue calendar, to sharing stage plots, to speeding up financial settlements at the end of the night. Get Juan’s perspective on the livestreaming boom and the #SaveOurStages effort spearheaded by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).
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When so many listeners discover music on streaming services and social media, why should artists manage their own web presence? Guests from artist platform Bandzoogle build a strong case for connecting directly with fans, owning your own domain and data, and controlling your career. Stacey Bedford, Bandzoogle CEO (a 2019 Billboard Digital Power Player) and
Dave Cool, Vice President of Business Development, tell how Bandzoogle has been helping artists build websites since the early ‘00s and adapt to the changing music industry. Find out how Bandzoogle artists are building their own revenue streams with direct-to-fan marketing, mailing lists, fan club subscription tiers, e-commerce, ticketing, crowdfunding, and tips. Stacy and Dave share their insights on pandemic trends. Do tickets or virtual tip jars make more money for livestreams? Which new startups are they excited about? How does Bandzoogle select partner companies, and how did their dream partnership come about? What makes Bandzoogle different from so many artist services businesses?
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Digital experiences in fitness have been a growing phenomenon since before the pandemic, but that growth has only accelerated since March due to the high demand for online content. Hear from Lauren Pufpaf, Co-founder of Feed.fm, as she explores the integral role of music in the time of digital fitness, smart mirrors, even bluetooth ovens. Find out how Feed.FM is helping businesses share music with their customers legally and seamlessly, from licensing to delivery to curation. Music is everywhere in your physical life; at the hair salon, in the background at the gym. Lauren explains how fitness companies large and small suddenly pivoted to digital- and faced new challenges incorporating music into their offerings. How can artists monetize their music through fitness and meditation apps? What are the legal obstacles of digital marketing with music? Connect with Lauren at the Music Tectonics Conference! She’ll be speaking at the online event Oct. 27-28, 2020.
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Music marketing has become more and more intertwined with video. How can indie artists tap into video’s power to engage listeners without breaking the bank or learning a whole new skillset? Diarmuid Moloney, founder and CEO of Rotor, explains how his platform automates and streamlines the music video creation process. Starting with just a song, musicians and their teams can focus on creative decisions instead of technical details to make engaging music videos speedily and cost effectively. Get a sneak peek at the new features and subscription tiers Rotor is about to roll out to help artists keep up with the fast paced demands of the short-form video boom. Hear how Rotor got its start thanks to a giant novelty check. Find out how indie artists have been getting creative with Rotor in lockdown, and how the Rotor team works with major labels to create videos in minutes that get millions of views on YouTube. Get Diarmuid’s insights into the current trends that are shaping the future of content creation.
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What does it mean to personally invest in an artist? Hear from Adam Cowherd, CEO & founder of AmplifyX, a platform that’s introducing a new financing solution for artists and a new asset class for investors- the first and only such platform that’s SEC and FINRA compliant. The AmplifyX model lets upcoming and established artists retain control of their own intellectual property and career decisions, all while collecting up to 90% of royalties (the current industry standard is often less than 20%). Investors don’t just get an album or some crowdfunding perks- they own a chunk of the royalties. Learn how music industry and investment trends inspired AmplifyX— and how they’re poised to amplify those trends. What does this funding alternative offer independent artists? How does this model differ from the traditional label and publisher deals? How will investing in artists- and the future potential for trading- change the music industry?
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As the pandemic hit and music teachers scrambled to find new technology to support remote learning, many turned to Solfeg.io. Hear about how music and education intersect from Toms Rusovs, CEO and Co-founder of Solfeg.io, MidemLab 2020 winner in the Music Creation & Education category. Toms explores how this new learning tool supports learning in over 10K schools by breaking down popular songs to teach essential musical ideas. When a teacher isn’t available, there's AI technology to customize lessons to the student. The result: students practice more and learn faster. As user generated content (UGC) becomes ever more important in the music industry, platforms like Solfeg.io provide the ultimate fan engagement: learning how to play your favorite songs by your favorite artists. What does this mean for the future of music education beyond the pandemic? How will this technology bring new revenue streams, new listeners, and new artists to the music industry? What gave solfeg.io the edge in negotiating deals with publishers?
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Musicians are suffering and venues have closed. Rishon Blumberg of Brick Wall Management explores how artists are adapting to stay afloat during this global pandemic and navigate a world without touring. From Instagram livestreams to drive-in theater style concerts, what’s working to fill the gaps? How are live albums and concert merch changing in the time of livestreaming? Artists are using this time to write and record loads of new material- but who’s to blame if their streaming payouts amount to pennies? Where does Rishon fall on Daniel Ek’s controversial statement on releasing new music constantly? How are top tech talents like rock stars? Find out how Rishon translated his artist management experience into 10x Management, the first tech talent agency. His new book with co-founder Michael Solomon explores how to get the tenfold value that top talent can provide, and become a little more 10x yourself. “Game Changer: How to be 10x in the Talent Economy” is out 9/22/2020.
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Video gaming platforms have become essential lockdown music festival venues even as new livestreaming platforms keep coming out of the woodwork. Find out what makes popular games and virtual concerts such a great match from Alex Perrien, CEO of Genesis, the leading provider of virtual events on the Minecraft platform. Alex discusses how his company creates unique event experiences, from the Blockeley festival on a virtual college campus to a DJ stage in the center of a volcano spewing lava. How has Genesis transformed the experience of music in Minecraft in just a few months? What does it take to plan, design, and monetize a Minecraft festival? Listen as host Dmitri Vietze explores what the remote world of festival experiences will look like during and after the pandemic as the world shifts to a new normal.
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You'll get more than you bargain for in this episode, when BPI's Casandra Strauss moves from giving an overview of the Music & Tech Springboard Programme to providing a compelling list of categories that music tech companies can help solve in the music industry from A&R to music discovery among casual listeners. Think of British Phonographic Industry (BPI) as the UK equivalent of RIAA. Think of Strauss as an up and coming thought leader in music tech!
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From panda-cams at the zoo to live acoustic guitar sets from the bathroom, OnNow.TV is a one-stop shop for all things livestream. Hear how Co-founder Matthew Addell’s decades of experience in digital music led to creating the world's largest index of global live streamed events- in just a few weeks. Adell explains how the OnNow.TV platform helps viewers discover livestream events of all kinds happening around the world, while doubling streamers’ audiences. Matthew digs into how OnNow.TV removes friction from the fragmented livestreaming landscape, brings people together remotely, and lets streamers own their data. How does he see the livestreaming market maturing even after the pandemic? Who will be the Justin Bieber of livestreaming content? How is the crochet industry like the music industry? What unlikely music tech developments is Adell excited by?
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Releasing and marketing music today generates tons of data. How do you make sense of all those Spotify streams, YouTube views, TikTok videos, Shazam searches, even Wikipedia pageviews? Chartmetric CEO Sung Cho explains how his company processes and visualizes publicly available data on 2.5 million artists to put all those numbers in context. Find out how Chartmetric helps artists, managers, indie labels, even A&R track the success of new music, surface trends before they’re even a thing, and focus their energy on what works. What does it take for a track to go viral on TikTok, and why is it such a powerful music discovery platform? What’s the deal with paid playlist promotion? How does Chartmetric track songs through “playlist journeys?” Find out why Chartmetric is a passion project for Sung after honing his data analytics expertise in mobile games and SaaS. Questions? Join Sung for an “Ask Me Anything” on Friday, 7/17 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET in the Music Tectonics App, a new social network for the Music Tech community. Find out more about Friday’s Music Tech AMArama and get the app at www.MusicTectonics.com/community
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Pandemic lockdowns revolutionized how people consume music overnight. After gathering and analysing the resulting data, Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research offers his insights and predictions for the future of streaming, live events, and the unexpected blooming of new use cases for music. How have music fans’ need states changed, and how does the industry need to change to meet them? How will live streaming have to mature to become a significant revenue generator? Will the coming recession result in bouncebacks or carve outs? What can music tech companies do now to weather these seismic shifts? Find out from Mark in a presentation recorded at our Isolate or Innovate forum. You don’t want to miss Mark Mulligan’s illuminating infographics. Find his slide deck in the Music Tectonics community app: https://app.musictectonics.com/
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For musicians in lockdown, trying to jam with friends or teach lessons on a videoconferencing app like Zoom or Skype is like putting toothpaste back in the tube: it’s just not built for that. Find out how JamKazam was built for musicians to play together in real time from CEO David Wilson. Host Dmitri asks what makes JamKazam so different from those videocallling apps? How does JamKazam deal with the latency issues that make synchronous collaboration challenging? Learn how Wilson’s experience with a videogame streaming startup, a passion for music, and a yearning to jam with his brother on the other side of the country inspired him to found JamKazam. Long before COVID-19, JamKazam helped bands stay together even when members moved away. Find out how JamKazam is saving the sanity of many more musicians sheltering at home, especially with a new live broadcasting feature that lets them earn tips and ticket revenue. Learn about JamKazam’s tools that remove the friction from playing music online for professionals, amateurs, teachers alike- before, during, and after self-isolation.
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Now that everyone has posted their black box on Instagram, now that large music and tech companies cut their $150 million checks, what anti-racism efforts will endure in music tech? Hear from leaders who were working to bring Black people into positions of creativity and leadership long before the murder of George Floyd: Tarik Moody (Radio Milwaukee & 88Nine Labs), Keisha Howard (Sugar Gamers), and Arabian Prince (Inov8 Next Open Labs, Covitech, and founding member of N.W.A.). They tell tough truths about the responsibility of music, gaming, tech industries that have profited from Black creators and Black consumers without compensation, acknowledgment, or representation in the seats of power. What steps should music tech companies take now to create access for Black youth and Black leaders? Which music industry actions are likely to move the needle, and which ones are just about optics? Where do we go from here? Recorded at one of our online music tech meetups, this amazing conversation is too important to keep to ourselves.
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When Jovanka Von Wilsdorf wrote songs for a virtual pop star, she found herself falling in love with humans again. The spaces between art and tech, human and artificial intelligence, is where the Berlin-based songwriter, artist profiler, and speaker feels at home. Jovanka tells irregular host Tristra Newyear Yeager how she got there, from touring and recording with her band Quarks, to writing hit songs for top artists, to distilling AI research into stories that reach musicians. Jovanka discusses the upcoming DIANA AI songwriting competition she founded and explores the AI-powered musicmaking tools that get her most excited. What do artist-facing AI music startups get wrong about the creative process? What do they get right?
NOTE: The audio quality is rough (thanks to work from home conditions and transatlantic connections), but the conversation quality is high.
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Charts aren’t just about bragging rights for Stephen Blackwell, Alpha Data president. Charts rank top songs to bring people together, forge chart-topping hits into cultural touchstones, and point the way the culture as a whole is moving. Formerly known as BuzzAngle, Alpha Data analyzes over 50 billion streams from more than 50 DSPs daily to provide insights to the music industry and power Rolling Stone’s authoritative charts. Stephen explains how Alpha Data transforms a trillion data combinations into stack-ranked lists of dissimilar consumption types. Find out why the company shares its methodology openly and transparently, down to the last equation. His years weathering the ups and downs of internet media in leadership roles at Death and Taxes, Spin Media, and Prometheus (when it was home to Billboard and THR), give Stephen insight and wisdom to share with media professionals facing an uncertain future. Why are quarantine listening habits so different? What global listening trends are on the horizon?
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This is a milestone: it’s the 100th episode of the Music Tectonics podcast! In 18 months, Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager have explored 100 music tech topics and interviewed innovators in Los Angeles, New York, Cannes, France, and isolated at home. They got together on zoom to recap what’s changed in the music tech industry since the podcast launched in December 2018. How has TikTok matured as a cauldron of fandom, and how has worldwide quarantine changed its userbase? How did live streaming go from the strange stepsibling of the live music industry to the sexy stepsibling? Is A.I. more like a job-stealing robot or a new type of pickaxe for music creators? Dmitri and Tristra touch on the Rise of the Podcast, Amazon’s SmartSpeaker dominance, Indie and DIY musicians, a new wave of financialization, and how creatives are redefining music industry success. It’s all in episode 100!
In a Music Tectonics first, we’re sharing video of the conversation so you can see Dmitri and Tristra’s smiling faces. Find it on Youtube or our website. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done.
Music festivals, sports events, and all kinds of entertainment have a common goal: reach fans and sell tickets. Ten years ago, Darshan Kaler built Tradable Bits to be a bridge between the entertainment industry and fans’ digital lives, and the company has been innovating in the collection, analysis, and activation of fan data ever since. Find out how Darshan went from bringing the Olympics to your screen to partnering with festivals like Bonnaroo and teams like the Florida Gators. How has the role of social media and advertising changed over Tradable Bits’ lifetime? How does Darshan see the live events industry changing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what silver linings is he finding in the shutdown clouds?
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With the unprecedented pandemic, musicians are looking for new ways to collaborate across long distances. They’re finding that the Trackd app already offers a lean, mobile recording and collaborating experience. Grant Tilbury, explains how Trackd lets artists capture moments, edit multi-track audio, and release “Virtual Vinyl” to social media all on one’s smartphone. Learn how Trackd was born out of the innovative spirit that made London’s Trident Studios famous, and how Trackd is reviving that legend. Find out how artists are using Trackd, from releasing unheard demos, to writing collaborative songs for kids to sing at Buckingham Palace, to collaborating with Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics fame).
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What goes on in your mind when that chorus hits and you get shivers, when you lay down a track and know that one was THE take? Neuroscientists have been digging into these and other questions of music, emotion, and cognition for decades. David Rosen, PhD and Brian Owens of AI and neuroscience startup Secret Chord Laboratories explore our brains on music and how the science of creativity and reception can influence the tech tools we build.
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When music venues in Los Angeles were shut down as part of Covid-19 safety measures, Ari Herstand knew that he wanted to help the artists and performance spaces weather the financial shortfall. With a couple of friends, he launched “UnCancelled Music Festival”, a live-streaming enterprise that organizes performances and collaboration between musicians from across the country. Now he is busier than ever. Having a lot on his plate, however, is business as usual for Ari, who has worked as a musician and authored the best selling book “How to Make It in the New Music Business”. Called “the poster child of DIY music” by Forbes, he has numerous ventures to his name. Well-known for his business advice blog “Ari’s Take”, Ari also runs a podcast and academy by the same name.
As an expert in music business education and artist advocacy, he sits down with Music Tectonics host Dmitri Vietze to discuss what makes for a successful and profitable live-stream, how online performances shape the dynamics of fan bases and how to navigate the modern music business.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
If you’re interested in the world of music equipment retail, you have heard of Sweetwater. More likely than not, you are a customer that has contributed to its over 700 million dollars in sales. But how did the company become one of the biggest catalog and online retailers for music? Founder Chuck Surack sits down with Music Tectonics host Dmitri Vietze to explain his humble origins touring around the country as a musician in a beat-up VW and how he ended up building a retail business. He also explains his guiding principles both for business and for life. Amongst them: Doing the right thing by prioritizing taking care of customers instead of simply chasing their money. Surack also reveals the inner workings of Sweetwater, from its 13-week “Sweetwater University” training program for sales engineers to lunch concerts and above-par cafeteria food. With 40 years of experience in the music industry to draw upon, he weighs in on new developments and areas of innovation as well as the “all in” approach that all entrepreneurs need when setting out to make their dreams a reality.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
SXSW hosts a music tech hackathon every year, and 2020 was no exception. Except this was the year everything changed: the huge music and tech conference was cancelled due to the coronavirus.
We’re not going to let that stop us, however. To honor the spirit of the hackathon, we’ve brought together some of the mentors and thought leaders involved to talk about how music tech can transform our lives as we face crisis. What’s changing as we stare down our current moment of crisis? What does it say about where we want to head as a community and industry? How does our ability to respond to this fast-moving pandemic reflect our opportunities and possibilities as we approach even bigger challenges like climate change?
Artist Byrke Lou and music tech instigators Helen Sartory (Rattle LA) and Arabian Prince (Inov8 Ventures) join irregular podcast host Tristra Yeager and SXSW’s Luann Williams to discuss all that’s changed and all that could change in the world of music tech and creativity.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
If you are still trying to grasp best practices for monetizing recorded music in the streaming era, Label' Logic's Jay Gilbert lays it out for you with no hesitation on this episode. Music Tectonics host Dmitri Vietze dives headfirst into Jay's world of helping artists and managers understand the variety of experiences you can create for fans, the truth behind Spotify playlists, the role of your career narrative, and what data to track and optimize. If everything else is on hold, you can follow Jay's advice in the meantime and be ready for the music economy thaw that is inevitable when the pandemic passes. Jay also shares his thoughts on the importance of email (still!) and the effective way to use social media to attract more streams; not to mention name-dropping several apps and partners to check out on the marketing front.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
After selling his festival cruises company to Norwegian Cruise Lines, entrepreneur Andy Levine returns with his new startup Topeka, which gives artists an opportunity to get paid for online fan conversations, digital house concerts, and Zoom serenades. Music tectonics host Dmitri Vietze finds out from Andy why he started the new endeavor, and how it is well-suited for the current Shelter-at-Home moment. Andy's career focus has been on helping artists and fans connect with more authenticity while still generating revenue for those artists. He also talks about Topeka's social impact component helping single moms in Atlanta. This continues our series of interviews of new opportunities arising during the worldwide self-isolation period.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
What happens when your concert matchmaking platform comes to a screeching halt thanks to social distancing? Side Door co-founder Laura Simpson joins host Dmitri Vietze to talk about how the pandemic's crisis is leading to a new type of ticketed yet intimate performance. Laura talks about how she does not think artists should be forced to play for free, and the types of reactions they are seeing from fans who have bought a ticket. Because they use Zoom for their live streamed concerts from home, she also talks about what it means to be able to see the faces of your fans when you perform; people holding children on their laps, or holding up handwritten signs. Listen in to see how one music tech startup's pivot is unfolding in real time and still creating community and opportunities for performers.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
If anyone could see the immediate deluge of concert cancellations when COVID-19 became the planet's immediate reality, it was ubiquitous concert-discovery platform Bandsintown's co-founder and managing director Fabrice Sergent. Listen to his conversation with host Dmitri Vietze, as he describes how he watched 100,000 concerts get canceled in just a couple of weeks. He translated his team's passion for helping performing artists to raise money for artists in need, re-build touring revenue losses, and leapfrog the past barrier for live music video streams. In just a week, Bandsintown has had artists add listings for over 20,000 hour of live streamed concerts, regardless of what platform they choose to use. Fabrice talks about a new type of intimacy that is emerging and believes that this new form will not replace concerts but become an additional revenue stream and a new experience with staying power.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Imagine you are editing sound for a TV program. You work together with the show runner, music supervisor, and director to get the sounds just right. You play portions back together several times discussing how every note and every effect should be timed with the video. But what happens when those teams are immediately dispersed for weeks thanks to COVID-19? Ameen Abdulla had already created a platform for just this type of remote collaboration. It's called Soundwhale. He schools Music Tectonics host Dmitri Vietze on all the tools you need--from video chat to remote synced audio-video review--to keep the work flowing, even when team members are far apart.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
The founders of SoundStorming join Music Tectonics host Dmitri Vietze to talk about how their music collaboration app cracks open the song making process. Their vision is to allow fans and artists alike to collaborate at the point of creation. Capture an initial musical idea on your phone and before you know it someone across the ocean will add a layer that makes you think about your snippet in a whole new way. SoundStorming is already being used as an A&R tool to find up-and-coming artists or for collaborators to find each other and cut a record. The company is also finding traction with schools, where students from afar can record and archive their progress over time. While other collaboration apps are half instrument, half studio, SoundStorming is specifically for creativity for anything you can capture on a mobile device.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
Long before COVID-19, Ivan Talaychuk pivoted from artist to tech startup founder because it was such a challenge to collaborate with his bandmate in Kiev, Ukraine. He was tired of the tangle of emails, Dropbox, Google Drive, and text messaging to share and comment on music tracks while they were in process. He literally traded his synthesizers to fund his company Pibox at first. Now it's one of the favorite collaboration tools on the web. Now that everyone is on lockdown due to a worldwide pandemic, Music Tectonics host Dmitri Vietze interrogates Tavaychuk about the features Pibox offers to musicians, educators, and industry teams as they are thrown off course and forced to collaborate remotely. Find out about commenting on waveforms, in-line chats with cloud storage, and folder integration that makes sense for talks between band mates, artist and label, or teams and clients of production libraries. And hear tips for any artist looking to collaborate remotely for the first time on this timely episode in our series about remote collaboration, live streaming, remote education, and more.
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!