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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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What's your music catalog actually worth, and where is the industry still leaving money on the table?

This week, Dmitri is joined by our chief writer Tristra Newyear Yeager for a deep dive into eight revenue multipliers that they believe can grow ... more

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We interrupt this miniseries for a special bonus episode! Last week, we laid out a theory on what technology can do to grow the value of music, so this time we wanted to hear from someone who is actually betting billions of dollars on the answer.

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That's the question host Dmitri Vietze presents to Vickie Nauman, founder of CrossBorderWorks, in this episode of Music Tectonics. Vickie has spent over two decades at the intersection of music and tech, working on sync licensing for video games and ... more

Streaming built the modern music industry, but its growth is slowing in the US and other mature markets. So what comes next?

This week on the podcast, Dmitri sits down with Monica Corton, CEO of Go to Eleven Entertainment, to unpack where the tota... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Hendel
Managing partner of Chord Music Partners; managing director of Dundee Partners
Chord Music Partners; Dundee Partners; Universal Music Group (partner)
Episode: What Multiplies Revenue for Music? (Bonus Episode)
Vickie Nauman
Founder of CrossBorderWorks, a consultancy that helps companies navigate music rights and licensing
CrossBorderWorks
Episode: What If Tech Grows the Music Industry Instead of Disrupting It?
Jimmy Stone
Managing partner at Alderbrook, financial advisory and early stage investment firm
Alderbrook
Episode: Why is the Music Industry So Small?
Rob Frech
Managing Director at Boutique Merchant Bank, Raine Group
Raine Group
Episode: How Do You Value Music Catalogs in 2026?
Tom Sarig
Founder, Antifragile Equity Partners
Antifragile Equity Partners
Episode: How Do You Value Music Catalogs in 2026?
Monica Corton
Founder and CEO, Go to Eleven Entertainment
Go to Eleven Entertainment
Episode: How Do You Value Music Catalogs in 2026?
Eleanor Rust
Marketing Director at Rock Paper Scissors and Music Tectonics
Rock Paper Scissors / Music Tectonics
Episode: 8 Ways to Grow the Value of Music in 2026
Sasha Pas
Co-founder of Playtronica
Playtronica
Episode: Every Object Can Sound: How Playtronica is Reimagining Music Creation
Aglaya Nosova
Co-founder of Playtronica
Playtronica
Episode: Every Object Can Sound: How Playtronica is Reimagining Music Creation

Host

Tristra NewYear Yeager
Chief Writer; Co-host for news roundup segments; long-time contributor on music tech news

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Glowing Review

    This guy knows what he’s doing. Interesting subject and easy to listen to. I love hearing about new trends and products coming out of the sound space and industry. Dmitri is my brother too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prozizzle
    United States10 months ago
  • One of the best Music Biz pods

    One of the best Music Industry podcasts out there. Dmitri is a fantastic interviewer and they always have top notch guests. If you are looking for concrete takeaways and actionable learnings this one is for you. 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    10/10 Music Biz pod
    United States2 years ago
  • Trusted

    I trust this team to teach me about the ideas and technologies that are making the music industry better for audiences/consumers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alan Greyeyes
    Canada6 years ago
  • Music Techtonics

    Great insights from the people at the forefront of the fast changing digital music industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nico Bellic 2008
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Dimitri rocks the pod

    Great music-tech industry podcast hosted by a guy who really knows his stuff. Dimitri digs into the issues and delivers an information-packed and highly-listenable show. Get into it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xtianrut
    United States7 years ago

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Insightful interviews with top music-tech leaders.
Clear, data-driven take on AI, rights, and platform economics.
High-caliber guests and practical takeaways for listeners.

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#69
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#148
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#230
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#211
Italy/News/Tech News
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#2
Indonesia/News/Tech News
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#5
Finland/News/Tech News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can Gamification Fix Music Discovery?
Q: How does Music League differ from traditional music discovery methods?
Music League emphasizes competitive, theme-based playlists built around social interaction and real-time feedback, creating an active discovery moment as opposed to passive algorithm-driven recommendations.
How TikTok Changed Sync Licensing (and What Cipher Music is Doing About It)
Q: What advice do you have for founders in this space?
Start with small pilots to prove value, build relationships with rights holders, and plan for long-term patience and persistence while framing pricing as a scalable enterprise SaaS model rather than one-off deals.
How TikTok Changed Sync Licensing (and What Cipher Music is Doing About It)
Q: Have you felt validated by your thesis on the market?
Yes, validation came from early brand interest via a waitlist, a quick-pay license test around the Super Bowl, and subsequent real-world activations like Warby Parker, which demonstrated demand and engagement for licensed music in social content.
How TikTok Changed Sync Licensing (and What Cipher Music is Doing About It)
Q: What has your take been on South By Southwest so far and how has it shaped Cipher's direction?
South By Southwest has provided a productive backdrop for pitching, partnerships, and validating the opportunity in a rapidly evolving creator economy, reinforcing the need for scalable, brand-friendly music licensing.
How TikTok Changed Sync Licensing (and What Cipher Music is Doing About It)
Q: Cipher Music, tell me a little bit about what you're building.
Cipher is the legal library of trending sounds for brands, creating a marketplace of licensed music for social media usage to address the rapid growth of short-form content and the legal risks brands face.

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A technology-forward show that dissects how digital platforms, data, AI, and licensing reshape the music business. Episodes blend news, data-driven analyses, and in-depth interviews with founders, artists, lawyers, and technologists to uncover trends in independent distribution, fan engagement, and rights ecosystems. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests who sit at the intersection of music and tech, practical takeaways for creators and labels, and a clear focus on how platform dynamics and AI are remaking value chains in real time.

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Recent guests on Music Tectonics include:

1. Sam Hendel
2. Vickie Nauman
3. Jimmy Stone
4. Rob Frech
5. Tom Sarig
6. Monica Corton
7. Eleanor Rust
8. Sasha Pas

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