Music Tectonics
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 378
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Inside the Mechanical Licensing Collective with CEO Kris Ahrend
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Kris Ahrend, CEO of the Mechanical Licensing Collective to explore the business side of the music business. Learn more about the MLC, a non-profit org…
The Future of Music Tech and Health with Nicc Johnson, Founder of Music Health
What if music could prevent a stroke? What if the power of music and rhythm could help a patient with Parkinson’s coordinate mind and body? In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down wi…
Masterclass on the Music Industry in India with Sandhya Surendran
This week, Dmitri Vietze joins entertainment laywer and music industry savant Sandhya Surendran to explore the music industry in India. Learn more about Sandhya's role as founder and cousel at Lexic …
The True Story Behind Boomy's AI Music Moment with Alex Mitchell
In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze joins Alex Mitchell, founder and CEO of Boomy to explore the future of AI-generated music. Learn more about Boomy, the browser-based music generation platform al…
Eclectic Electric: More Innovations from the NAMM Show 2023
Come back to NAMM and hear demos and interviews from the most creative innovators Dmitri, Travis, and Eleanor could find on the show floor! Find out how Modbap founder Corry Banks went from making be…
What’s New at NAMM 2023
Dmitri Vietze and Travis Feaster take the pulse of musical instrument, gear, and software innovation at the 2023 NAMM Show! Feel the energy of NAMM’s media day as Dmitri chats with Christian Scheuer …
Music Tech of Tomorrow with Heather Farr of Reverb
In this week’s episode, Heather Farr, Director of Brand and Communications at Reverb, joins Dmitri Vietze to explore emerging trends in the music gear marketplace. Learn more about Reverb, the online…
Amplify Artistry with Laura Davidson of Shure
In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze joins Laura Davidson, Market Development Manager at SHURE, to explore the intersection of music tech and content creation. Learn more about the latest products f…
Live from SXSW 2023 with Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager
Reporting live from SXSW! Join Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager as they catch up with music industry movers and shakers including Colin Ramsay, Dave Godowsky, Mansoor Rahimat Khan, Mihai Mane…
The Power of Ownership with Alex Heiche, founder and CEO of Sound Royalties
This week, Dmitri Vietze joins Alex Heiche, founder and CEO of Sound Royalties, to explore the financial side of creativity. Learn more about Sound Royalties, the finance company empowering creators …
Creating Waves with Mark de Clive-Lowe & Cyril Guiraud, co-founders of everwave
It’s a record label… It’s a publisher… It’s a community… It’s everwave! In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Mark de Clive-Lowe and Cyril Guiraud, co-founders of everwave. Learn more …
Data, Distribution, and Discovery with Sarah Landy SVP Americas at FUGA
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeagar sits down with Sarah Landy, Senior Vice President Americans at FUGA, the world's leading B2B distributor delivering over 10 millions albums a month. Learn more about…
Music Rights in the Metaverse with Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange
In this week’s episode, join Michael Huppe, president and CEO of SoundExchange, and Allie Garfinkle, Senior Tech Reporter at Yahoo! Finance, for a fireside chat titled "Music Rights in the Metaverse'…
Empowering Women of Color in the Music Industry with Janishia Jones, Founder and CEO of Fresh N’ Sassy ProductionsSolutions
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Janishia Jones, music tech consultant and founder of ENCORE Music Tech Solutions, to explore equity and diversity in the music industry. Learn more ab…
Why AI Innovators Need to Speak Human with Rock Paper Scissors PR
Why does so much media coverage about AI miss the mark? What can AI innovators do to get their story told well in the press? Tristra Newyear Yeager takes off her podcast host hat to bring you lessons…
Artist Intelligence (AI) with James Hill, co-founder of ever.fm
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with James Hill, co-founder of ever.fm. Learn more ever.fm, the interactive music discovery platform allowing users to collect audio NFTs. Discover how eve…
Gamify the Music Creation Process with Tim Exile, Founder of Endlesss
This week Dmitri Vietze joins Tim Exile, founder of Endlesss.fm to explore the intersection of remote collaboration and gamification. Learn more about Endlesss.fm, the social music creation platform …
Music Investment for the Masses with Scott Cohen, founder of JKBX
In this week’s episode, former WMG executive, Scott Cohen joins Dmitri Vietze for a music industry pulse check. Learn more about JKBX, the fractionalized music royalties startup providing a regulated…
Decentralized Audio Streaming with Jeff Gold, CEO of Tamago
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Jeff Gold, founder and CEO of Tamago. Learn more about Tamago, the decentralized audio streaming platform developed to support artists. Discover how Tamago is …
The New Era of Live Streaming with Glenn Booth CEO of Kiswe
This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Glenn Booth, CEO of Kiswe, to explore the world of livestreaming. Learn more about Kiswe, the interactive video company redefining how video events are deliver…