Bundle Trouble: Where Music And Books Intersect Music Tectonics podcast

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Join the Music Tectonics team for the June Seismic Activity with special guest Andrew Kahn, Managing Partner of Yamaha Music Innovation Fund. Hear Andrews best practices for pitching him (or not) at a conference, and what he feels is the most important aspect of any pitch deck. Hint: It's not a great power point. We also hear queries specific to founders in attendance. Among them are questions about funding AI startups, is it possible to compete with Ticketmaster, and what about this innovative new musical instrument? Really great insight from the heart of the funding world. The News! The most important chart in music right now? Getting AI companies to agree to licensing deals with copyright owners is “not doable” and “China’s not doing it”, rambles Trump Live Music News: GigSalad, Lightroom, new boards @ MVT, LIVE The Death of the Middle-Class Musician 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Music and Fortnite with Mike Gubman 52:28

12 days ago52:28

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Remember when Michael Bublé was an abominable snowman and chased people with snowballs? Well, maybe you don’t, but a lot of people do. Or what about when NLE Choppa showed up in FPS Ops? In this episode Dmitri talks with Mike Gubman of Chartis about the creative collaborations between musicians and game developers and what sort of opportunities those collabs create. Also, the News! SiriusXM is launching a paid ad-supported tier. Will music streamers follow suit? If your music strategy is ‘quick hits’ on the US charts in 2025… good luck. Concert ticket prices increased 80.5% in 3 years, 4X inflation HITS Act becomes law in a Big Win For Independent Artists 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Stealing Back the Scalpers’ Playbook with Randy Nichols 51:25

19 days ago51:25

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Today we have a fascinating conversation with Randy Nichols, artist manager and CEO of Force Media Management. Randy’s been at the forefront of attempting to figure out the ticketing strategy math, especially the scalper side of the equation. We hear about his dive into the cold hard data, scalper chat rooms, and that time he sent someone undercover to the Ticket Scalpers Convention. We also talk about the allure of the “super fan” and why that is… baloney. Also we get into merch, and the general state of live music today. News! YouTube to demonetize AI-generated videos starting July 15 Why fandom’s ‘more is more’ era could backfire YouTube’s ‘Ask Studio’ feature adds AI insight to its analytics Report: Threads is closing in on X’s daily active users total Shoutouts! Immensity_AI Klaviyo Openstage 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Strings Attached: The Impact of Tariffs on Music and Culture with Cullen Hendrix 43:25

26 days ago43:25

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Today we talk with Cullen Hendrix, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about the impact of tariffs on musical instruments. A trained political scientist as well as having a background as a touring musician, Hendrix has a really distinctive lens in which to view the tariff news. We talk about how tariffs on Chinese imports could stifle the next generation of musicians, the potential consequences for the used instrument market, and the effects on American culture as a whole. News! The Velvet Sundown is an AI band after all, with its music created on Suno, confesses a spokesperson AI in disguise? Music lovers angry at Spotify for promoting an allegedly fake band Can the music industry make AI the next Napster? Cloudflare launches a marketplace that lets websites charge AI bots for scraping 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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What the Heck is Happening With the Copyright Office? 53:59

5 weeks ago53:59

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Join us today as we talk with Jessica Sobhraj, the co-founder and CEO of Cosynd; a platform that helps creators protect their copyrights. We start by talking about the complex legal maneuvers involving the US Copyright Office; we then head into the ongoing impact of AI and the proactive steps you should take to safeguard your intellectual property. But first, the news! Anthropic Scores Major Fair Use Win in Authors’ Infringement Suit: ‘Using Copyrighted Works to Train LLMs to Generate New Text Was Quintessentially Transformative’ Affordances in the brain: The human superpower AI hasn’t mastered Deezer Exec Says ‘There’s No Going Back’ on AI Music: ‘The Industry Will Need to Make a Decision’ The music industry is building the tech to hunt down AI songs Shoutouts mentioned 5 Calls Sureel 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Building Music Communities with Native Instruments 47:31

6 weeks ago47:31

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On today's episode we talk with Bomo Piri, Chief Brand Officer at Native Instruments. Our conversation begins with the techno Berlin roots of the brand and dives into what’s happening today with their strategic partnerships -- like the London based Young Urban Artist Foundation, and a very cool sounding recent collab with Mustard at Coachella. We chat about Bomo's unique marketing approach as well as the importance of authentic community engagement, and how they see that as a throughline to most of their marketing efforts. The News! US music publishing revenue jumped 13.4% to $7bn in 2024, outpacing the growth rate of recorded music PlayStation’s concert series is coming to the US UMG JV with investment firm WTSL focuses on ‘artist-led IP’ Sony Music CEO Talks AI: ‘We Are Going to Do Deals for New Music AI Products This Year’ 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Are We Doing Copyright Wrong in Music? 49:35

7 weeks ago49:35

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On today's podcast we have a truly amazing talk with Damien Riehl, a musician and technology lawyer who is one of the masterminds behind All the Music Project; an algorithmically generated catalogue of 471 billion melodies, which was then put into the public domain in an attempt to protect musicians from being sued for copyright claims. It is a fascinating conversation. Damien’s Ted Talk here News! Gen Z is embracing a digital detox and the ‘Martha Stewart summer’ Apple Intelligence Is Gambling on Privacy as a Killer Feature The iPhone is your karaoke mic in tvOS 26's Apple Music Sing Nothing will stand in the way of independents (and why the world’s first three-person indie unicorn is only a matter of time away) 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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How to Sell Musical Instruments, with Adam McHeffey 44:28

8 weeks ago44:28

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”Create a flurry of content. But do not put $10,000 aside for a celebrity to come in and talk about your brand. I want you to go after thirty smaller creators with followings between ten and thirty thousand.” Today we hear from Adam McHeffey, the former CMO of Artiphon and current Chief Creative Officer at Rock Paper Scissors to discuss effective strategies for marketing musical instruments. Key points include the significance of IRL networking, the importance of strategic planning, and the role of traditional PR. Adam also provides some very clear step-by-step marketing strategies. This episode is a must for anyone looking to launch a new product or musical instrument. News! Events-tech firm Fever raises its latest nine-digit funding round AI, bot farms and innocent indie victims: how music streaming became a hotbed of fraud and fakery Do not settle. AM Radio Mandate is Moving in Congress — But Should It Pair with Performance Royalty Requirements? ‘Ethical’ AI Music Firms React to the Majors’ Suno-Udio Licensing Talks: ‘We Just Get Left Behind’ 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Non-Traditional Artist Careers: Social Music Creation 1:04:06

9 weeks ago1:04:06

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Today we bring you the recording from our latest on-line Seismic Event, “Artist Careers in a Parallel Universe.” It was an exploration into the livelihood of three working artists; Clara Venice, Vivek Agrawal, and The Phronetic. RPS Chief Creative Officer, Adam McHeffey talks with them about how they are using new technology to fuel their creative visions, how they've built brand relationships, and importantly, how they're monetizing their networks. Great insight into how they make it work. Also! stick around for the news. Seismic Activity Guests Vivek Agrawal The Cassette Speaker The Oasis Clara Venice Locket The Phronetic Sign up for the next Seismic Activity! Links to the News What Is Going On With the Chaos At the Copyright Office? Fake Podcasts EU artists generated more than $1.8 billion on Spotify in 2024, up 15% YoY 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Unpacking the Latest in Music and Tech: Spotify, Apple, and AI Fraud 32:05

10 weeks ago32:05

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On today’s news roundup show Dmitri and Eleanor tackle the week's music tech news. They discuss Spotify's app store changes, Apple Music's new transfer tool, and so many AI music industry developments, including the $10 million AI music fraud case. News you might want to read: Spotify says App Store changes have boosted its subscriptions Apple Music’s new transfer tool simplifies switching from other streaming services Martina McBride Speaks Out Against AI Deepfakes at Senate Hearing: ‘It’s Just Terrifying’ Udio launches mobile app using Apple’s in-app purchases system OpenAI has hardware ambitions – and a $6.5bn deal to ignite them ‘A Billion Streams and No Fans’: Inside a $10 Million AI Music Fraud Case 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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The Future of Music is Visual: With Ty Roberts 47:53

11 weeks ago47:53

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In today’s episode we welcome pioneering innovator Ty Roberts, founder of Gracenote, and former CTO of Universal Music Group. We talk about some of the pivotal moments in his career including Gracenote's role in the development of iTunes, and working with David Bowie on generative music. We discuss the future of visual music experiences, the rise of AI in music creation, and the possibilities for personalized live events using advanced technologies. Shoutouts from the News Are Tech Bros Hijacking the Music Industry? An Urgent Look at the Latest AI Developments SoundCloud Says Users’ Music Isn’t Being Used for AI Training Following Backlash Licensing AI music: the industry is focusing on the wrong problem U.S. Copyright Office Releases New Report on Legality of AI Training, Suggesting Law Is With Rightsholders on Key Issues Taco Bell launches record club with 2025 Feed The Beat class 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Surveying the Horizon of Music and Tech: Rock Paper Scanner 32:03

12 weeks ago32:03

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On today's episode, Dmitri and Tristra discuss the news of the week. They review recent acquisitions like Monstercat and BANDS, and discuss the economic confidence of the music sector despite economic downturns. They also talk about the evolving role of AI and the implications of recent legal copyright cases on AI training data. It’s a lot of news to round up! Shoutouts Create Music Group acquires again, swooping for indie electronic label Monstercat Jay Penske Takes Control of SXSW: Will Profits, Politics Overtake Festival? Trump signals willingness to extend TikTok ban deadline again Arts agency terminates dozens of grants after Trump proposes eliminating NEA Are Music Companies Seeing Consumer Pullback? This Week’s Earnings Calls Offered an Answer Live Nation predicts ‘historic year’ despite revenue decline Judge in Meta case warns AI could 'obliterate' market for original works Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Report 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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AI, Investment, Legal Challenges and Music Tech with Valeska Pederson Hinz 53:57

13 weeks ago53:57

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Today we are talking with Valeska Pederson Hinz, partner at Perkins Coie, about what’s happening in the world of music tech investment. Valeska has extensive experience in guiding companies and investors from Series A to IPO and has an indispensable vantage point. Our conversation includes the current state of venture capital funding, the impact of generative AI on the industry and the ongoing legal debates surrounding fair use versus licensing in AI training data. She also has practical advice for startup founders from the legal standpoint of someone who guides growth stage companies. News Shoutouts UMG generated $3bn+ in Q1 Spotify posts record-high operating profit for Q1 Splice acquires Spitfire Audio Epidemic Sound acquires AI startup Song Sleuth NMPA says Spotify’s Q1 growth due to ‘undercutting of songwriters’ via audiobook bundling Jack Dorsey’s ‘Delete All IP Law’ post highlights the hypocrisy of Big Tech Billionaires Hearing Things 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Who Owns What in Music Tech with Cherie Hu 52:19

14 weeks ago52:19

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Today Dmitri talks with Cherie Hu, music industry analyst and founder of Water and Music. We start by discussing the Ouroboros project which maps the complicated and intertwined stakes in the music industry held by various entities, including private equity firms, media conglomerates, and tech companies like Tencent. We also talk about shifting power dynamics between the majors and the independents, the impact of AI – particularly generative AI, and trends in rights management and live music. Shoutouts Water and Music Ouroboros Map Water and Music Soundcloud Reverb Sold By Etsy to Fender Parent and Firm Led By SoundCloud Alum A24 Makes Its Move Into the Music Scene 'You Are Somehow a Villain If You Use It' JPMorgan CEO Says Something Everyone Can Agree On: "Kill Meetings" and Corporate Jargon 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Streaming Slowdown. What Slowdown? With Mark Mulligan 55:19

15 weeks ago55:19

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In this episode, Dmitri speaks with Mark Mulligan, veteran tech analyst and leading digital thinker from MIDiA Research. Topics include the slowing growth of streaming revenue, shifts in market share among major and independent labels, the rise of the global south in subscriber numbers, and the impact of super-premium subscriptions on monetization. We also talk about the future potential disruptions from AI and legal challenges and how the music industry might adapt and innovate in the face of these changes. News Shoutouts! The Music Industry Wants Solutions. But Do Listeners See Problems? Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: AI That is ‘as smart as the smartest artist’ Will Be Here in 3 to 5 Years Tariff-Proof, Recession-Proof Music Industry Will Thrive Despite Global Uncertainty AI Music Invasion Doubles on Deezer: 20,000 Bot-Created Tracks Now Uploaded Each DAY to Streaming Platform Record Scratch: How Tariffs and Uncertainty Are Hurting Vinyl Manufacturing in America China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Consolidation and Growth: Insights from Billboard's Glenn Peoples 46:03

16 weeks ago46:03

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Today we have Glen Peoples from Billboard to discuss the major trends within the music industry. Our conversation covers a lot! Including the rise of rollups and acquisitions to build label services, the increasing importance of music licensing, the role of AI in the music tech investment landscape, and the cyclical nature of consolidation and its broader impacts on the future of the industry. News Shoutouts Startup oMoo Gets Hands-On With its Haptics-based music App MCP: The New “USB-C for AI” That’s Bringing Fierce Rivals Together NMPA CEO Talks Spotify Podcast Takedowns and AI Strategy, Warns Against Government-Led PRO Reform Eternal Celebrities: The Multi-Billion Opportunity Coming 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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The Future of Music is Interactive with MashApp's Ian Henderson 36:33

17 weeks ago36:33

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Ian Henderson, founder of MashApp and former Spotify executive, talks with Dmitri about how MashApp enables non-musicians to remix tracks without production experience, and the broader context of technological disruptions in the music industry driven by AI. He explains the challenges in securing licenses from major record labels and his vision for the future of music interactivity. We also hear the news from Dmitri and Tristra. News Roundup! 50 Million More Americans Are Buying Music Than a Decade Ago Amazon Makes Last-Minute Bid for TikTok as US Ban Deadline Looms 5 Million Songs and $288m Spent on Catalogs: 8 Things We Learned from Universal Music Group’s 2024 Annual Report Udio, the Startup Sued by Record Companies Last Year, Unveils Tool to Clone ‘sonic identity’ of Existing Songs Inside YouTube’s Weird World Of Fake Movie Trailers 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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From Plugins to Community: DAWn Audio's Evolution 35:48

18 weeks ago35:48

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Today Dmitri talks with the winners of the 2024 Music Tectonics Swimming with Narwals Competition, DAWn Audio. They discuss their innovative platform for music producers and artists as well as the recent pivot from a cross-DAW collaboration plugin, to a gamified network that rewards artists for their creative work. But first, Dmitri and Tristra share a quick take on the news headlines of the week. News from Rock Paper Scanner: Beats and Bytes: Essential Trend Report Apple Music Integration is now Available on More DJ Platforms Will $1 on Your Ticket Help Save Australian Live Music? Napster? Is it 1999? Sam Ash Music Returns Online The Cost of Banning TikTok: Implications for Digital Advertising 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Bootstrapping Success: GigSalad's Journey 36:08

19 weeks ago36:08

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Mark Steiner, Co-Founder and CEO of GigSalad joins Dmitri from the streets of SXSW to talk about the journey from working at his kitchen table to successful scale-up. We also hear a PR Strategy on what to do with questions you just don’t want to answer. But first, Tristra and Jade dish the latest news headlines. News Headlines Discussed: Porn on Spotify Is Infiltrating Top Podcast Charts How Does Gen Z Listen to Podcasts? Jayden Daniels’ growth with VR simulation has Commanders embracing mind games Sports Music Licensing Company ClicknClear Inks Deal with Warner Chappell Music Meta Quest's Mixed Reality Piano App Gets a Major Update 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Shaking Up Music Consumption with the Cinema 25:19

20 weeks ago25:19

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We talk with Evan Saxon, Former President and Head of International Distribution at Abramorama, about his strategies for leveraging cinema to amplify artists' reach and revenue. He shares insights from his work with Pearl Jam, Melanie Martinez, and Duran Duran, explaining how cinema can serve as a communal marketing partner to boost engagement and consumption. We also have Startup Sessions with Chloe Dagenias of MusicTeam. 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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From Vinyl Revivals to Glocalization: An Economic Perspective with Will Page 38:43

21 weeks ago38:43

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Will Page, author of Pivot and former chief economist at Spotify, talks about the dramatic increase in the global value of music – up to $45.5 billion, surpassing cinema. We discuss the rise of music exports from countries like Mexico and Columbia and the accompanying economic boost. We touch on the resurgence of vinyl, and the shift to CRM systems for direct artist-to-fan engagement. We’ve also got a quick run-down of the headlines of the week, and a PR Strategy that will have you running towards the danger. Shoutouts: How Vinyl Can Harness the Influence of Superfans Pivotal Economics Trump’s Tariffs Could Be ‘Devastating’ for Musical Instrument Manufacturers Ever Lost a Friend at a Festival? Children Turn to Audiobooks YouTube now has 125m Music and Premium Subscribers YouTube is Winning Emerging Markets by Being Social 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Exploring Music Streaming's Future with Tuned Global 25:31

22 weeks ago25:31

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Today Dmitri speaks with Con Raso of Tuned Global, about the evolving landscape of music streaming. They talk about profitability and innovation opportunities, and Con shares thoughts on making music more social, advancing curation and discovery through AI, and the role of personalization in listening experiences. Social Radio Punchline Connect 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Clara Venice Wants You To Make Music Too 36:37

23 weeks ago36:37

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Today, we talk with theremin virtuoso Clara Venice who discusses her musical and visual aesthetic, her journey within the music industry, and her mission to make music technology more colorful, inclusive, and above all – more pink! Dmitri and Tristra also cover the latest industry news, including Spotify's new music pro service and (even more) research on social media's impact on younger users. Clara Venice 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Creativity in a Post AI World 51:33

24 weeks ago51:33

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Dmitri is joined by Cathy Hackl, leading tech futurist, to discuss oh so many topics. Including: spatial computing, immersive web, AI's impact on human cognition, the ongoing development of augmented reality, the importance of creativity in the age of AI, and of course, the lunar food science industry. This week's Startup Session is Ever.FM, who is introducing some pretty revolutionary ideas on dynamic audio formats. Cathy Hackl Ever.FM 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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How I Sold It 1:03:47

25 weeks ago1:03:47

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Today Dmitri discusses the ins and outs of selling a business, with guests who have been there, done that. Paul Anthony Troiano (Rumblefish; sold to CESAC) and Jeff Ponchick (Repost Network; sold to SoundCloud) share their experiences about the acquisition process, including valuation conversations and competitive bids as well as advice on the emotional challenges and the importance of focusing on the business’s core mission rather than building to sell. Shoutouts from the ep: Magic Box Paradigm Riff Raff Rock Paper Scanner Music from: Cast of Characters Ivy Bakes LNDÖ Ghost Beatz 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!…

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Independence and Merlin 56:19

26 weeks ago56:19

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There is a new format today. We’ve added three recurring segments – Rock Paper Scanner, Startup Sessions, and Strategies Techniques & Hacks with a Publicist. Plus, our regular long(er) interview with an innovator in the music tech space. It’s an abundance of content from a variety of thinkers and do-ers. Dmitri and Tristra discuss Spotify's $10 billion payout, the rise of ethical AI solutions, and bids to purchase TikTok. Dmitri's interview with Jeremy Sirota, CEO of Merlin, touches on their efforts to support independent music through strategic partnerships and innovative thinking amidst industry consolidation. We hear from the startup Incantio, and also learn a strategic tip when reaching out to journalists for PR. Shoutouts from the ep: Merlin Jeremy Sirota Linked In Canva A2IM Impala Music Mood Machine Book Incantio Startup Sessions Contact Us Music from: Cast of Characters Ivy Bakes LNDÖ Ghost Beatz 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Investing in the Growth of Musical Instruments with Yamaha 29:44

27 weeks ago29:44

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We are on the floor of NAAM this week speaking with Scott Sugino, President and CEO of Yamaha Music Innovations. The two speak about Yamaha’s corporate venture capital fund – whose goal is to invest in artist support, audience engagement, and platforms that connect the two. We also hear from our own Jade Prieboy about his impressions and finds from this year’s CES. 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Inside the World of Music Tech Influencers 34:27

28 weeks ago34:27

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Today we’re joined by Alexandra Koshy who helps us unravel the world of influencer marketing in the music tech sphere. We hear insights into why music tech companies are eager to collaborate with creators on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and we explore how influencer marketing can integrate with press to build a cohesive brand narrative. We shed light on common pitfalls while also covering some practical strategies for founders. 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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How to Kickstart Music Gear in 2025 43:07

29 weeks ago43:07

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This episode promises to equip you with strategies to make your crowdfunding campaign stand out amidst the competition. Find out what types of musical products and companies are ripe for Kickstarter and Indiegogo and the single most important factor for surpassing your goal. Hint: it's about community. Other hint: You need a couple months of runway to make it happen. Listen for details. 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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri’s Rock Paper Scanner newsletter .…

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Wait – That's a Musical Instrument?? 46:41

30 weeks ago46:41