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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 #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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Social Synths: Buchla & Friends

Music Tectonics - February 21, 2024 21:26 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Join Dmitri on an exploration through the evolving landscape of modern synthesizers at the Buchla & Friends event held in downtown LA last month. From the innovative offerings of the Buchla Easel to Noise Engineering, Elektron, 1010 Music and the Star Wars vibe of Soma Laboratory’s Terra,  there...

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Looping, Synth-ing, and Theremin-ing Our Way Through NAMM 2024

Music Tectonics - February 14, 2024 21:18 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Step right up to a sonic adventure! Dmitri’s recent experience at NAMM uncovered a treasure trove of musical innovation as well as future classics, all together under one roof. Journey with Dmitri through some of NAMM’s latest offerings. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of ...

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How To Startup: Is My Idea Any Good?

Music Tectonics - February 07, 2024 22:40 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
How do you transform your startup idea from a mere spark, into a full-blown inferno of success? Today Dmitri is talking with Cliff Fluet, a self proclaimed Digital Media Lawyer and the strategic mastermind behind Eleven. The conversation is wide ranging, from early, make-or-break stages of sta...

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Deepfake Out: Voice Synthesis with Music.AI

Music Tectonics - January 31, 2024 19:48 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Seth Goldstein and Michael Nevins of Music.AI give us the lowdown on audio deepfakes, singing clones, and synthetic voices, and what they mean for the music business. We peel back the layers of AI-generated voices, revealing how this tech transforms one person's voice into another's while mainta...

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New Form Factors and Culture with Adam McHeffey, CMO of Artiphon

Music Tectonics - January 24, 2024 22:44 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Step into the vibrant world of music making innovation with Adam McHeffey, CMO at Artiphon. Dmitri and Adam discuss the breakdown of the barriers to music-making, as unconventional instruments unleash a surge of first-time musicians and new creators. We'll unravel how inclusivity is striking a c...

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Insights In Sound #132 - Adam Moseley, Producer/Educator

Insights In Sound - January 21, 2024 05:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Adam Moseley began his career at Trident Studios in London as a chef and construction worker, working his way through the ranks to engineer and produce recordings with U2, Lenny Kravitz, Rush, Kiss, and many more. We talk about his approach to production, the creative process, and the lessons he...

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2024 Music Innovation Forecasts You Should Be Paying Attention To

Music Tectonics - January 18, 2024 01:49 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Join Tristra Newyear Yeager and Eleanor Rust to unpack the fascinating intersection of music, media, and technology. In this episode, we take a stroll through forecasts that other analysts are making for 2024, in the music industry and its borderlands. the future of sonic branding. Imagine a wor...

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What’s in Store for ‘24?

Music Tectonics - January 12, 2024 13:52 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Unlock the secrets behind the rapidly evolving music tech industry as Tristra and Dmitri take you on a journey through the latest innovations and investment trends. We're dissecting the major shake-ups caused by recent buyouts and what they mean for the future of music technology. Against the ba...

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Navigating the World of Sync with Karl Richter of DISCO

Music Tectonics - January 04, 2024 01:39 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Discover the beating heart of the sync industry as Karl Richter peels back the curtain on music supervision's dynamic role in intertwining tunes with visuals. Our conversation starts with the evolution of music supervision into 2024, navigating through the challenges that have shaped the industr...

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Looking into the Mixed Reality Mirror with Lee Kebler

Music Tectonics - December 27, 2023 19:58 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Happy Holidays from the Music Tectonics Podcast! Join the podcast team as we look back to one of our favorite interviews from the past year with Lee Kebler, a visionary at the crossroads of music, spatial computing, and the metaverse. He takes us on a journey from his days as a touring DJ to his...

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Insights In Sound #131 - Brian Kehew, Producer/Engineer

Insights In Sound - December 22, 2023 05:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Insights In Sound - Brian Kehew, Producer/Engineer - Season 14, Episode 1 (131) Calling Brian Kehew's career diverse is something of an understatement. He's an accomplished engineer, producer, author, educator, musician, technologist, restoration expert, remixer, and so much more, with a bread...

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Insights In Sound #130 - Michael Frondelli, Producer/Engineer

Insights In Sound - December 22, 2023 05:25 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
From Electric Lady to Capitol Studios, Michael Frondelli has brought his "A-game" to a long and eclectic career as recording engineer, producer, label owner, activist, and entrepreneur. We take a deep dive into his fascinating journey.

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Meet the Narwhals! Ben Bowler (Aux) & Diana Gremore (RealCount)

Music Tectonics - December 21, 2023 14:59 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Have we got a treat for you! We ran the Swimming with Narwhals Music Tech startup competition at the Music Tectonics conference back in October, and today, we have interviews with our two winners. You will hear from judges' choice winner Ben Bowler about Aux, the music making platform, and espec...

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The State of Creativity in Music Tech

Music Tectonics - December 13, 2023 14:32 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Let's go back to the 2023 Music Tectonics conference and listen in on some of our favorite people talking about the state of creativity in music tech. You can find more conference takeaways in some of our recent episodes. Listen to catch what you missed or refresh your memory. At Music Tectonics...

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Insights In Sound 129 - Bill Schnee, Producer/Engineer

Insights In Sound - December 08, 2023 07:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Few people have been at the helm of more classic recordings than Bill Schnee. His discography encompasses some of the most memorable albums and artists of the late 20th century, and his book "Chairman at the Board" is a testament to the music and technology of the era. We met up in Nashville for...

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Music, Crowd Creativity, and Online Communities with Mark Redito

Music Tectonics - December 06, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
What do we really mean when we talk about communities in music and technology? This episode shines a light on the remarkable role that dedicated groups of fans or creators can play when they come together. Our guest, musician and tech thinker Mark Redito, shares his journey from the early days o...

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Music Meets AI

Music Tectonics - November 29, 2023 03:07 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
We’re excited to share with you one of the hottest sessions from the 2023 Music Tectonics Conference Music Meets AI Navigating a Positive Future. If you were at the conference, enjoy this fun refresher on the conversations we had there, and if you weren't with us in Santa Monica, you will really...

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Lyrics Unlock Music Innovation with LyricFind's Darryl Ballantyne

Music Tectonics - November 20, 2023 21:39 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Uncover how lyrics are driving music innovation with our guest, Darryl Ballantyne, CEO and founder of LyricFind. This episode dives deep into the magic of Lyric IQ, a tool that uses AI to expose the concealed meanings in songs, proving that even the most cheerful tunes can have a darker underton...

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Insights In Sound 128 - John Jennings, Royer Labs

Insights In Sound - November 19, 2023 03:26 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
John Jennings' career has been anything but ordinary, from musician to tech guy to ribbon mic evangelist. We get into the long and winding road that led him to Royer Labs.

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