

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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Jan 18, 2023 • 20min
Empowering Playlist Creators with Jaeeui Kwon CEO of Laeebly
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 Find out how the South Korean music tech startup, Laeebly, allows playlist creators to own the rights to artists' unpublished catalogs and collect streaming revenue from their playlists.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!

Jan 11, 2023 • 42min
The Future of Interactive Audio Powered by Stems with Jessica Powell, CEO of AudioShake
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!

Jan 4, 2023 • 31min
Emerging Trends in the Music Tech Startup Space with Tatiana Cirisano
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!

Dec 26, 2022 • 36min
The Magic of Music Tech with Dr Kate Stone, Founder of Novalia
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!

Dec 15, 2022 • 37min
Building Music Communities in the Decentralized Age with Maarten Walraven
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!

Dec 8, 2022 • 45min
Gaming is the New Venue
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!

Dec 4, 2022 • 22min
Live Pulse Check from the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference
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!

Nov 19, 2022 • 26min
Music Tectonics Conference Wrap Up with Dmitri Vietze
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!

Nov 3, 2022 • 32min
The Wild World of Sync Licensing with Jennifer Freed and Selina Meere of Trevanna Tracks
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!

Oct 27, 2022 • 50min
Into The Uncanny Valley: Explore the World of Generative AI with Portrait XO and Nomeee
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!


