

Music Tectonics
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.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 48min
Looking into the Mixed Reality Mirror with Lee Kebler
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!

Jul 27, 2023 • 52min
Star Series: Tuned Global and Revohloo
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 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!
Jul 19, 2023 • 53min
Untangling Platforms, Payouts and Music Trends with David Turner of Penny Fractions
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!

Jul 12, 2023 • 52min
How AI is Shaping the Music Industry with Aimi's Brooke Jackson
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!
Jul 5, 2023 • 32min
Revolutionizing Personalized Wellness with Magic Run's Mansimran Singh
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? 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!

Jun 28, 2023 • 31min
Cultural Storytelling for Music Creator Tech
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. Download our white paper and find out how to build a storyfinding process in your company, get the attention of journalists at major publications, and leverage stories to stand out in a crowded market. 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 show notes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jun 21, 2023 • 41min
Cruising from Creation to A&R with Ken Kobori and SURF Music
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!

Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 7min
The Rhythm of Medicine with Hope Young of Biomedical Music Solutions
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. Visit MusicTectonics.com to find shownotes for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

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Jun 7, 2023 • 33min
Fan Powered Royalties with Michael Pelczynski, VP of Strategy at Soundcloud
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!

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May 31, 2023 • 42min
Empowering Independent Artists with Kim Bingham, Founder and CEO of Mostrodarte
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


