

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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May 25, 2023 • 48min
Inside the Mechanical Licensing Collective with CEO Kris Ahrend
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 illuminating 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!

May 17, 2023 • 50min
The Future of Music Tech and Health with Nicc Johnson, Founder of Music Health
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!

May 11, 2023 • 46min
Masterclass on the Music Industry in India with Sandhya Surendran
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. Check out Sandhya's podcast on the music industry, Lex Talk Music, here: https://www.lextalkmusic.com/ Looking for Rock Paper Scanner, the newsletter of music tech news curated by the Rock Paper Scissors PR team? Subscribe here to get it in your inbox every Friday: https://pages.rockpaperscissors.biz/scanner 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!

May 4, 2023 • 58min
The True Story Behind Boomy's AI Music Moment with Alex Mitchell
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! 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!

Apr 27, 2023 • 51min
Eclectic Electric: More Innovations from the NAMM Show 2023
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!

Apr 19, 2023 • 26min
What's New at NAMM 2023
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! 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!

Apr 12, 2023 • 39min
Music Tech of Tomorrow with Heather Farr of Reverb
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!

Apr 5, 2023 • 35min
Amplify Artistry with Laura Davidson of Shure
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 NAMM 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!

Mar 29, 2023 • 52min
Live from SXSW 2023 with Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager
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!

Mar 22, 2023 • 42min
The Power of Ownership with Alex Heiche, founder and CEO of Sound Royalties
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!


