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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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Today, a conversation with Tristra and Mansoor Rahimat Khan, the founder and CEO of Beatoven.ai. an ethically trained music generator that was built in partnership with hundreds of artists. They talk about the inspiration behind Beatoven and dive int... more

Today, I chat with Drew Thurlow, a strategist focused on how AI might be democratizing the music industry, rather than destroying it. We talk about how AI is changing everything from the creative process to copyright law, whether or not we should be ... more

AI models can truly capture the essence of musical creativity. (Wait. Really?). Join us as Tristra interviews Dr. Christopher White from UMass Amherst about his new book The AI Music Problem: Why Machine Learning Conflicts with Musical Creativity. T... more

What makes an artist-brand partnership meaningful, beyond a simple shoutout on social media? Today I talk with Dave Godowsky, a musician who’s also worked the other side of the street – in Artist Relations, A&R and with brands that musicians know and... more

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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
Mike Gubman
Co-founder of Chartis, the largest platform for Fortnite creators
Chartis
Episode: Music and Fortnite with Mike Gubman
Cullen Hendrix
Senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and former touring musician.
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Episode: Strings Attached: The Impact of Tariffs on Music and Culture with Cullen Hendrix
Jessica Sobhraj
Co-founder and CEO of Cosynd, a platform for creators to register copyrights.
Cosynd
Episode: What the Heck is Happening With the Copyright Office?
Bomo Piri
Chief Brand Officer at Native Instruments, recently named one of Marketing Week's future marketing leaders
Native Instruments
Episode: Building Music Communities with Native Instruments
Damien Riehl
Musician and technology lawyer, VP of Villex
All the Music Project
Episode: Are We Doing Copyright Wrong in Music?
Adam McHeffey
Chief Creative Officer at Rock Paper Scissors, formerly CMO at Artiphon, known for marketing and community building around musical instruments.
Rock Paper Scissors
Episode: How to Sell Musical Instruments, with Adam McHeffey

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 49 ratings
  • 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
  • Lively conversation and big ideas

    This podcast really tries to see the forest, not the trendy trees or biz news in a fast-changing industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shinejil
    United States7 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.
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#153
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#206
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#80
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#91
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#104
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#104
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Machine Music, the Velvet Sundown, and Whale Pop Stars with Drew Thurlow
Q: How do you think streaming services should respond to AI?
Streaming services are in a good position as they focus on integrating AI tools into their platforms for user engagement, although they need proper licensing to do more advanced functionalities.
Machine Music, the Velvet Sundown, and Whale Pop Stars with Drew Thurlow
Q: How do you think labels are responding to AI?
Labels are cautiously optimistic, making smart investments while considering their artists' perspectives. They are aware of the need to adapt to changing technologies without alienating established artists.
Machine Music, the Velvet Sundown, and Whale Pop Stars with Drew Thurlow
Q: How do you respond when asked why all this AI is happening now?
The explosion of AI in our lives can be traced back to key developments in technology, notably the launch of ChatGPT in October 2021, which opened the floodgates. The convergence of powerful chips from companies like NVIDIA and the integration of advanced machine learning algorithms have made this possible.
The Thrilling Tension Between AI and Musical Creativity
Q: How might AI change us as listeners?
Listeners may start to worry about whether music was created by AI, possibly leading to a desire for assurance that a human was behind the music, especially when it comes to emotional connections.
The Thrilling Tension Between AI and Musical Creativity
Q: What areas of music do you feel lend themselves best to AI-powered analysis or emulation?
Music lends itself well to AI due to its probabilistic nature, enabling the AI to create usable music based on probability rather than strict determinism, making it easier to generate plausible sounds.

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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. Drew Thurlow
2. Dr. Christopher White
3. Andrew Kahn
4. Mike Gubman
5. Cullen Hendrix
6. Jessica Sobhraj
7. Bomo Piri
8. Damien Riehl

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