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Insights In Sound 146 - Rafa Sardina, Producer - S15 E 6

Insights In Sound - June 22, 2024 17:42 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Aside from his five Grammys, 14 Latin Grammys, and a vast and diverse discography, it's Rafa Sardina's deep connection with the music and the artists he has worked with that makes him truly one of a kind.

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Insights In Sound 145 - Kelly Snook, Inventor/Futurist

Insights In Sound - June 15, 2024 20:56 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
A true renaissance woman, polymath, and big picture thinker, Dr. Kelly Snook is a music producer, technologist, NASA scientist, inventor, educator, and researcher whose work truly places her at the axis of art, science, and technology.  

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Business Partnerships for Growth with Gareth Deakin: How to Start Up

Music Tectonics - June 05, 2024 21:13 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this episode we sit down with Gareth Deakin to talk about successful business collaborations and the various types of partnerships  – from distribution, to technology and marketing. He underscores the necessity of clear mental models and the importance of viewing these partnerships as framewo...

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Insights In Sound 142 - Larry Fast, Synthesist

Insights In Sound - June 01, 2024 23:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
His early fascination with synthesis led to touring and recording with legendary musicians including Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, and Foreigner, as well as his own highly-acclaimed Synergy series of recordings. We do a deep dive into Larry Fast's musical and creative journey.    

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Insights In Sound 144 - Dominic Milano, Synthesist/Historian

Insights In Sound - June 01, 2024 22:03 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Dominic Milano's work as Editor of Keyboard Magazine put him at the forefront of documenting a new era in synthesis and music creation. We cover his work reporting and being a part of the growth of an industry, as well as his work in digital video and the multimedia revolution.

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License to Generate: Is this Music Real?

Music Tectonics - May 29, 2024 15:20 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
This is a live recording from our online Seismic Event of May 8th. Join us as we navigate the brave new world of generative AI music with some of the industry's sharpest minds. Amadea Choplin, COO of PEX, Charles Alexander, of Vinil and Remington Scott, from Hyperreal shed light on the pressing ...

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Big Headlines with Dmitri and Tristra: The Big Now

Music Tectonics - May 22, 2024 14:19 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Dmitri and Tristra scan the horizon of music tech news and discuss the latest ripples and waves shaping our industry. From “multiplayer mode” music experiences, where fans and artists blur the lines in a remix-friendly world, to Spotify's controversial new bundling practices – these are only a c...

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Music Investment Tide Change with Sami Forzinetti: The Big Picture

Music Tectonics - May 16, 2024 11:14 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
As the music industry morphs, Dmitri and Sami Forzinetti deep dive into a conversation that touches on the decentralization of income streams and the rise of direct artist-fan connections. We dissect the evolving roles of labels, the implications of platforms like TikTok and Substack on artist i...

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The Data Age Has Transformed Music with Aram Sinnreich & Jesse Gilbert

Music Tectonics - May 08, 2024 17:09 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
The age of Mass Data is here. From music discovery based on algorithms, to small artists using fan location data to plan tours, to AI-generated music, data is changing just about every aspect of the music industry. In this episode, Tristra talks to Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, authors of Th...

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Insights In Sound 141 - David Helfand, Music Industry Attorney and Philanthropist

Insights In Sound - May 03, 2024 18:33 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
One of a handful of attorneys who manage to balance the legal and creative complexities of our industry, David Helfant has represented both the artists and the companies behind some of the biggest songs, movies, and more. 

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Startup Reality Check with Bob Moz: How to Start Up

Music Tectonics - May 01, 2024 14:10 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Listen in to the conversation I had with expert Bob Moczydlowsky, former Managing Director of Techstars Music, about what trends and investment shifts he sees shaking up the music tech startup space. This was a live Seismic Activity event, open to all and held monthly. RSVP for the next one here...

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The Real Tectonics 2024

Music Tectonics - April 24, 2024 18:02 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
If you’re a regular listener, you know we run the Music Tectonics conference. Early EARLY bird tickets are now on sale, and it’s time for you to think about joining us on the beach in Santa Monica CA. Find out about this year's keynote speaker—and why it's a big deal that he's back! We share a f...

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Insights In Sound 140 - Val Garay, Producer

Insights In Sound - April 24, 2024 16:32 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
He's been behind classic tracks from artists like James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Kim Karnes, and Neil Diamond, with a career stretching from 3-track tape to Pro Tools. We talk about what's changed and what remains the same.

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Pulse Check with Portia Sabin

Music Tectonics - April 17, 2024 18:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Join Dr. Portia Sabin, President of the Music Business Association, and Dmitri in a candid discussion about how technology is propelling the industry forward. Their conversation touches on how tech helps to mitigate issues like fraud, and how it is reshaping the way we experience live events. Po...

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How To Start Up: Early Stage Investment with Xavier Péters

Music Tectonics - April 10, 2024 18:42 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
This episode contains a host of insider knowledge. For example, did you know that ideally your pitch to an investor would not go further out than the next twelve months? And that the strength of your team could be more important than your innovative idea. Join Dmitri for a rooftop discussion at ...

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Insights In Sound 139 - Denny Tedesco, Filmmaker

Insights In Sound - April 05, 2024 20:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
We do a deep dive into Denny's early career and development as a filmmaker, his learning curve in creating "Wrecking Crew," and his subsequent work on "Immediate Family," as well as his current projects.

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The Romance of Vinyl and the Future of Nostalgia

Music Tectonics - April 03, 2024 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Vinyl provides a tactile connection to an artist, and stands as an artistic statement amidst the ephemeral nature of streaming. Join us as Tristra talks with Karlyn King, a researcher whose work attempts to decode the enigma of vinyl's unwavering charm.  “We live in the post ownership economy....

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Insights In Sound 138 - Healthy touring

Insights In Sound - March 28, 2024 00:07 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Healthy Touring - Maintaining a Healthy Headspace on the Road Music Industry Therapists Collective psychotherapists Jodi Milstein and Whitney O’Malley are joined by veteran tour director David “51” Norman and live sound engineer Wayne Pauley for an exploration into common challenges faced by t...

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Follow the Money

Music Tectonics - March 27, 2024 20:45 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
How close are you to the exchange of money? Let's take some time to think through this most vital piece of the music tech startup equation. Money. Join Dmitri in this thought experiment as he goes deep – and works through the realities of building a startup within an ecosystem in which music is ...

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Insights In Sound 137 - Same As It Never Was

Insights In Sound - March 25, 2024 23:44 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Same As It Never Was - The Role of the Producer in the Post-Major Label Era   The post-major label era has changed everything about making music. Artists can go it on their own, from writing and recording to releasing and promoting their work. We talk with well known producers about how the ...

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Insights In Sound 136 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

Insights In Sound - March 23, 2024 23:25 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Recorded live at the NAMM Show 2024. Front of House. Monitors. Artist. Three perspectives on the same performance, completely different but indelibly intertwined. Join three members of Kenny Chesney’s touring family — bassist Harmoni Kelley, FOH engineer Robert Scovill, and Monitor Engineer Ph...

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Insights In Sound 135 - NAMM Accessibility Panel

Insights In Sound - March 23, 2024 03:15 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
How can the music industry create more accessibility for the blind and visually impaired? We take up the conversation with advocates Joey Stuckey and Jay Pocknell. Taped live at the NAMMShow 2024.  

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Afrobeats and More: Data Shows Us How Culture Moves with Christine Osazuwa

Music Tectonics - March 20, 2024 19:33 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this week’s episode, we look at the explosion of Afrobeats through the lens of data. Christine Osazuwa, music data expert and Chief Strategy Officer at Shoobs, discusses how data can show us hidden stories behind the globalization of all sorts of genres: K-Pop, Reggaeton, Bollywood, and more....

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The Startup Mindset with Vickie Nauman

Music Tectonics - March 13, 2024 19:11 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Venturing into the music tech startup scene requires more than just a bright idea; it demands a deep understanding of the music industry's unique challenges and opportunities. That's where Vickie Nauman, founder and CEO of CrossBorderWorks, steps in. On the latest Music Tectonics podcast, we tac...

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The Startup Mindset with Vicki Nauman

Music Tectonics - March 13, 2024 19:11 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Venturing into the music tech startup scene requires more than just a bright idea; it demands a deep understanding of the music industry's unique challenges and opportunities. That's where Vicki Nauman, founder and CEO of CrossBorderWorks, steps in. On the latest Music Tectonics podcast, we tack...

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Music Tech News Scanner with Dmitri and Tristra

Music Tectonics - March 06, 2024 19:01 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Join Dmitri and Tristra as they explore what’s happening right now in the wide world of music and tech. Using Rock Paper Scissors’ weekly newsletter, Rock Paper Scanner, as a jumping off point, Dmitri and Tristra discuss the TikTok/Universal game of chicken, Spotify’s payouts to the indies, and ...

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Name, Image, and Likeness with Jim Griffin

Music Tectonics - February 28, 2024 22:42 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Imagine a world where your likeness is more than just an image—it's an asset. Our conversation with Jim Griffin, media technologist and founder and moderator of the Pho list, talks us through name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights in the music industry.    Artists are navigating a new digita...

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Insights In Sound 134 - Mark Parfitt, Musician/Engineer

Insights In Sound - February 22, 2024 03:08 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
It takes years of work and dedication to become an overnight success, and Mark Parfitt's journey is a case in point. Time in the trenches in school and in the studio prepared him to make the most of opportunity, and his recent work with Justin Bieber has brought him well-deserved recognition.  

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Insights In Sound #134 - Mark Parfitt, Musician/Engineer

Insights In Sound - February 22, 2024 03:08 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
It takes years of work and dedication to become an overnight success, and Mark Parfitt's journey is a case in point. Time in the trenches in school and in the studio prepared him to make the most of opportunity, and his recent work with Justin Bieber has brought him well-deserved recognition.  

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Insights In Sound 133 - Steve Postell, Musician/Producer

Insights In Sound - February 22, 2024 02:20 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Despite being the "new kid" in the Immediate Family, Steve Postell's career has been a long and winding road, replete with songwriting, production, jingles, touring, and a whole lot more. He fills us in on a truly multi-faceted career. Thanks to Jackson Browne and Groove Masters Studios for th...

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