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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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This week on Music Tectonics, we're continuing our Conference Conversations series with highlights from the Music Tectonics Conference. Over the next several weeks, we'll be sharing our favorite discussions, interviews, and panels that capture what's... more

This week on Music Tectonics, we're doing something different. We're kicking off a series of highlights from the Music Tectonics Conference that wrapped up just a couple of weeks ago. Over the next several weeks, we'll be sharing our favorite discuss... more

This week as we have just wrapped up the Music Tectonics Conference in person in Santa Monica, I thought I'd do something a little bit different and release a clip from our pre-conference a couple of months ago by Mark Mulligan of MIDiA research call... more

Our guest this week is Neil Sheehan, the president of Vocana, a streaming platform built for independent artists and fans using a user-centric payment model. We talk about how that's different from other streaming platforms, why social features haven... more

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Recent Guests

Conor Healy
Representative of the Yamaha Music Innovation Fund
Yamaha Music Innovation Fund
Episode: Conference Conversations: Inside the Yamaha Music Innovation Fund
Neil Sheehan
President of Vocana, a streaming platform built for independent artists.
Vocana
Episode: Rethinking Indie Streaming with Neil Sheehan of Vocana
Joshua Stone
CEO and co-founder of stuff.io and book.io
Episode: True Ownership Beyond Streaming with Joshua Stone
Monica Corton
CEO of Go to Eleven Entertainment, focusing on publishing, licensing, branding, and artist development.
Go to Eleven Entertainment
Episode: Should Music Publishers Be Worried about AI?
Dot Bustelo
Formerly with Apple Logic Pro team, founder of Loupe Art, and current advisor for various tech companies.
Beethoven.ai
Episode: Logic Pro, Loupe Art, and the Age of Abundance with Dot Bustelo
Mansoor Rahimat Khan
Founder and CEO of Beatoven.ai
Beatoven.ai
Episode: The Future of AI Music is Fairly Trained?
Drew Thurlow
Former Senior Vice President of A&R at Sony Music and current strategist focusing on AI in music.
Mindset Music
Episode: Machine Music, the Velvet Sundown, and Whale Pop Stars with Drew Thurlow
Dr. Christopher White
Associate Professor of Music Theory at UMass Amherst and author of 'The AI Music Problem'
UMass Amherst
Episode: The Thrilling Tension Between AI and Musical Creativity
Andrew Kahn
Managing Partner of Yamaha Music Innovation Fund
Yamaha Corporation
Episode: Startups Start Your Engines with Andrew Kahn, Yamaha Music Innovation Fund

Host

Dmitri Vietze
Host and CEO of Rock Paper Scissors, deeply involved in the intersection of music and technology.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 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 States2 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 Statesa year 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 Kingdom6 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 States6 years ago

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Listeners praise it for its deep insights into music tech and industry innovations.
The host is often lauded for his excellent interviewing skills and ability to engage informative discussions.
Many appreciate the actionable takeaways and relevance of the content to current industry trends.

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#134
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#105
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#87
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#112
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#137
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Rethinking Indie Streaming with Neil Sheehan of Vocana
Q: What does the future of streaming look like beyond major platforms?
There will be opportunities for smaller services like Vocana to thrive and offer artists fair compensation without being overshadowed by the major players.
Rethinking Indie Streaming with Neil Sheehan of Vocana
Q: How does your user-centric payout model work?
Subscription fees directly go to the artists a user listens to, rather than being pooled, which contrasts with the pro-rata model used by major DSPs.
Rethinking Indie Streaming with Neil Sheehan of Vocana
Q: Why do you see it as unfair competition for indie artists on streaming services?
The vast amount of independent music makes it hard for artists to be discovered, especially with major labels dominating the algorithms.
Crossroads: Streaming's Time to Choose with Mark Mulligan
Q: Could you clarify the difference between rate limits and rate increases?
Mulligan distinguishes rate limits as ways to constrain and curate the flow of music to different lanes, in contrast to simply increasing the number of music uploads.
Crossroads: Streaming's Time to Choose with Mark Mulligan
Q: What are some of the differentiation that we might expect to see across music streaming services?
Mulligan explains that streaming services can create fundamentally different lanes by focusing on unique audience segments and offering curated experiences.

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Exploring the intersection between technology and the music industry, this audio series addresses how innovations are reshaping the business landscape. Episodes range from expert interviews to discussions on the latest trends, particularly focusing on the implications of AI, the evolution of musical instruments, and the emerging partnerships within the pro audio industry. Notable topics include the impact of music tech startups, artist collaborations, as well as deep dives into copyright challenges that arise with advancements in AI. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into an ever-evolving industry, with perspectives from influential voices and thought leaders that make the content both engaging and informative.

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Recent guests on Music Tectonics include:

1. Conor Healy
2. Neil Sheehan
3. Joshua Stone
4. Monica Corton
5. Dot Bustelo
6. Mansoor Rahimat Khan
7. Drew Thurlow
8. Dr. Christopher White

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