Music Tectonics

Nov 06 2024 334 ep. 38 mins 23

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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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Audio Charcuterie: Conference Snippets 2024

Nov 06 2024 32 mins

We are back from the Music Tectonics Conference and it was a lot! We had an amazing three days at the carousel and on the Santa Monica beach. This episode brings a tiny sample of some of the conversations that were to be had at this year's Creator Fair, a new edition to the conference. AugustLab BandLab Eternal Research The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of th

STATIONHEAD: How To Scale Up

Oct 29 2024 43 mins

It’s another How to Scale Up! Rock star turned tech pioneer Ryan Star joins us to share his transition from stage to boardroom. As CEO and co-founder of Stationhead, Ryan created a platform that bridges the gap between superfans and artists, redefining how music is consumed and celebrated. Stationhead's growth, with over 17 million users and engagement from top artists like Nicki

Beatdapp: Combating Fraud Millions of Streams at a Time

Oct 23 2024 45 mins

Andrew Batey of Beatdapp, joins us to expose the underbelly of fraud within the music industry. From organized crime syndicates to bot and malware operations, Andrew paints a picture of the music ecosystem's vulnerability. We learn about how these sophisticated fraud schemes are manipulating music streams on an unprecedented scale, siphoning billions from artists and stakeholders a

LyricFind: How to Scale Up

Oct 16 2024 44 mins

Today Dmitri launches a new miniseries – How To Scale Up. These conversations are meant to work together with the How to Start Up episodes, and will attempt to answer the question of “How did you get from there…. to here….?” On this episode Dmitri talks with Darryl Ballantyne, the CEO and co-founder of LyricFind. LIsten in to find out how Darryl got his first investor, an

Music as an Experience with KitBetter and WalkThruMusic

Oct 09 2024 46 mins

Join us today as we talk with two innovators who will be joining us at the carousel and on the beach at the Music Tectonics Conference October 22-24. First up, a conversation with Jennifer Sullivan of KiTbetter. Tristra dives into the magic behind the KiTalbum, where the lines between physical and digital music blur – creating new opportunities for both fans and artists. Next,

Tarka Labs: How to Start Up

Oct 02 2024 26 mins

This week Dmitri talks with Kiran Mampilly of Tarka Labs about his experience in guiding startups in the music industry. Some topics covered; the importance of transforming ideas into practical steps, the critical role of minimum viable products (MVPs) to test market viability, the strategic advantages of having a fractional CTO, and as always – ensuring your technological roadma

September Edition: The Big Now with Dmitri and Tristra

Sep 26 2024 50 mins

Join Dmitri and Tristra as they dive into the big headlines of the month. Just some of the subjects discussed; the concept of the "connection economy," the shift towards content like podcasts and audiobooks and what this may mean for the future of audio engagement, as well as whether or not the streaming market is reaching a saturation point, and what's next for audience engagement

AI Comes to Market with Music AI and Music Reports

Sep 18 2024 41 mins

Is AI poised to revolutionize the music industry? Listen to conversations about how AI is reshaping both the business and creative sides of music with Matt Henninger from Music AI and Bill Colitre from Music Reports. 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

Bundle Trouble: Where Music and Books Intersect

Sep 11 2024 34 mins

Join us for an exploration of the future of audio creation with our guest – independent author, audiobook narrator, and creative economy expert, Joanna Penn. Joanna shares her insights on selling audiobooks directly through Shopify, using YouTube for distribution, and maintaining direct fan engagement with her extensive email lists. We also go down the Importance of Intellectual

Canadian Music Tech Scene

Sep 04 2024 32 mins

What's the secret sauce behind Canada's flourishing music tech scene? Join us as we sit down with Andre Galuban and Isabella Schilpp from the Canadian Consulate in LA and discuss how different provinces are pioneering unique tech sectors. We discuss several Canadian startups that are poised to make waves at the beach during the upcoming Music Tectonics conference in Santa Monica.