Music Tectonics

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. 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, 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. 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, 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. 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, 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. 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 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. 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!

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. 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!

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. 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, 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. 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, 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. 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 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. 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!