Music Tectonics

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 democratizi...

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 di...

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 excite...

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...

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 platfo...

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 dele...

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 b...

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 impac...

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...

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...

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, i...

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 resource...

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...

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 pione...

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...

Get ready to journey into the future of the music industry with our special guest, Juliette Rolnick, 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 rel...

This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Roland's Vice President of Global Customer 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 po...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 Tuned Global and founders Tracy and Robbie DeBarros 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 t...

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 th...

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 s...

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 t...

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 mome...