Best Musictechnology Podcasts (2024)

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Music Investment Tide Change with Sami Forzinetti: The Big Picture 47:33

2h ago47:33

47:33

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 income, and the potential of new funding models that ar…

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Ketchup with William Wittman 23:54

25m ago23:54

23:54

Producer and Engineer William Wittman was one of our early guests in 2017 with a two parter, Episodes #15 and #16, where he discussed making seminal records with Cindy Lauper, Joan Osborne, and The Outfield, his time coming up through NYC recording studios, and his work/prank relationship with our very own John Agnello. In this episode, I catch up …

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The Data Age Has Transformed Music with Aram Sinnreich & Jesse Gilbert 45:14

8d ago45:14

45:14

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 The Secret Life of Data. Jesse and Aram show us that tod…

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Startup Reality Check with Bob Moz: How to Start Up 56:21

12d ago56:21

56:21

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. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface…

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The Real Tectonics 2024 27:47

12d ago27:47

27:47

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 few audio snapshots from the conference to give you a t…

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Pulse Check with Portia Sabin 39:34

19d ago39:34

39:34

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. Portia and Dmitri discuss the interplay between innovati…

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How To Start Up: Early Stage Investment with Xavier Péters 31:11

26d ago31:11

31:11

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 SXSW 2024, as he talks with Xavier Péters of Lean Squa…

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The Romance of Vinyl and the Future of Nostalgia 36:21

1M ago36:21

36:21

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. Music is just a rental service, you're renting the right…

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#94: The Gear and The Garage with Mitch Easter 55:03

2M ago55:03

55:03

In this episode, John and Stewart sit down with producer, engineer, musician, song writer, studio owner, and the Godfather of Jangle Pop, the one and only, Mitch Easter. Mitch has always been and continues to be a staple of the Indie Rock scene in North Carolina and beyond. First operating out of Drive in Studio located in his parents' garage, and …

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Follow the Money 47:19

1M ago47:19

47:19

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 often undervalued. The Music Tectonics podcast goes be…

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Afrobeats and More: Data Shows Us How Culture Moves with Christine Osazuwa 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

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. “Music drives culture, culture drives music, etc,” Ch…

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The Startup Mindset with Vickie Nauman 42:41

2M ago42:41

42:41

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 tackle the nitty-gritty of transforming your innovative s…

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Music Tech News Scanner with Dmitri and Tristra 36:22

2M ago36:22

36:22

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 the current state of live music according to Live Nati…

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Ketchup with Russell Wedelich 29:30

3M ago29:30

29:30

In 2018 the H9000 Harmonizer®, Eventide’s flagship multi effects processor, won a TEC award for best signal processing hardware. We had the team behind the H9000’s design and development on the podcast in Episodes #66.1, #66.2 and #66.3 to talk about the process of designing, building, and testing the latest in Eventide’s revered Harmonizer line. N…

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Name, Image, and Likeness with Jim Griffin 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

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 digital landscape where AI has the potential to turn one’s likeness…

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Social Synths: Buchla & Friends 25:53

3M ago25:53

25:53

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 was a lot to take in. It truly felt like a fusion of a…

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Looping, Synth-ing, and Theremin-ing Our Way Through NAMM 2024 24:22

3M ago24:22

24:22

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 the music industry to explore how technology is changing…

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How To Startup: Is My Idea Any Good? 41:11

3M ago41:11

41:11

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 startup development, to what Cliff believes are key traits …

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UCLA Music Tech Students and Alumni 1:37:40

3M ago1:37:40

1:37:40

Go to MusicTechPodcast.com for full show notes and transcripts. Jad discusses his major in Music Industry at UCLA and his interest in audio engineering. He talks about his connection to Bruce Tambling and the Foothill Music Technology program, as well as his role as a production manager for the student record label. Jad also mentions his upcoming r…

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Deepfake Out: Voice Synthesis with Music.AI 50:13

4M ago50:13

50:13

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 maintaining the original performer's emotional core. We delv…

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Foothill International Student - Denis Taniguchi 46:17

3M ago46:17

46:17

Go to MusicTechPodcast.com for full show notes and transcripts. In this podcast, Denis, a former student of Foothill College, discusses his journey in the music technology program. He highlights the importance of networking and hands-on experience in the field. Denis also shares his experiences working with Cookie Marenco at OTR Studios and his tim…

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New Form Factors and Culture with Adam McHeffey, CMO of Artiphon 27:15

4M ago27:15

27:15

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 chord in the mainstream, and why the growing number of …

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Singer Songwriter MTEC Student - Ande Estrella 53:22

4M ago53:22

53:22

Go to MusicTechPodcast.com for full show notes and transcripts. In this episode of the Music Tech podcast, host Bruce Tambling interviews singer-songwriter Ande Estrella about her experiences with the Foothill College Music Tech Program. Estrella shares her journey from being a theater major at the Boston Conservatory School to becoming a songwrite…

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2024 Music Innovation Forecasts You Should Be Paying Attention To 32:13

4M ago32:13

32:13

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 world where brands harmonize with our lives through disti…

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What’s in Store for ‘24? 45:53

4M ago45:53

45:53

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 backdrop of shifting investment landscapes, we find a gl…

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Navigating the World of Sync with Karl Richter of DISCO 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

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 industry, including writers' strikes and economic fluctuation…

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Looking into the Mixed Reality Mirror with Lee Kebler 49:05

4M ago49:05

49:05

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 current role as a tech trailblazer. In our latest epi…

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#93: The Singer and the Song with Thom Panunzio 1:13:35

5M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

In this episode, we’re delighted to talk with industry legend, Thom Panunzio. Getting his start as an assistant at NYC’s Record Plant, Thom went on to work in every facet of the music business. He’s produced, mixed, and engineered albums for Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Joan Jett, Ozzy Osbourne, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith …

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Meet the Narwhals! Ben Bowler (Aux) & Diana Gremore (RealCount) 49:25

5M ago49:25

49:25

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 especially their new offering, Aux Sounds, which lets you c…

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The State of Creativity in Music Tech 46:09

5M ago46:09

46:09

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 and Rock Paper Scissors, we are fascinated by the exp…

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Music, Crowd Creativity, and Online Communities with Mark Redito 45:15

5M ago45:15

45:15

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 of the internet to the decentralized and synthetic musi…

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Music Meets AI 40:31

5M ago40:31

40:31

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 love this episode. Check out other recent episodes fo…

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Lyrics Unlock Music Innovation with LyricFind's Darryl Ballantyne 36:45

6M ago36:45

36:45

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 undertone—you’ll never hear MMMBop the same way again! We'll a…

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Music in a Post-Stream Era 31:07

6M ago31:07

31:07

This week, We’re bringing you one of our favorite experiences of the 2023 Music Tectonics Conference: a fireside chat with Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research. We called it Music in a Post-stream Era: a Fireside Chat, but the fire was the Santa Monica sun and the chat was on a beautiful rooftop. As the discussion unravels, we delve into the future o…

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Ketchup with Greg Calbi 38:17

6M ago38:17

38:17

Mastering engineer extraordinaire Greg Calbi is a dear friend and was our guest on Gear Club Episode #2 way back in January of 2017. Over the last 50 years Greg has mastered a seemingly endless list of albums across every genera of music, and it’s almost a certainty he’s had a hand in the making of one of your favorite records. In this episode Greg…

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Conference Recap with Dmitri and Tristra 40:35

6M ago40:35

40:35

This week, Tristra Newyear-Yeager and Dmitri Vietze take you on a retrospective of our annual Music Tectonics conference in sunny California. We'll reminisce about the energetic atmosphere of the Carousel at Santa Monica Pier, dig into our unique AI Alley, and reveal the magic of our innovative sound chairs. Then we turn our attention to the intern…

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International Tectonics from KOCCA and MU:CON 17:31

6M ago17:31

17:31

Learn about the music industry and music tech in South Korea on this week's episode. Find out Korea's big players, the music tech startups, the role of K-pop, and emerging trends. Plus learn about a new metaverse music making system from a startup called Verses. Our first report-back from the 5th Annual Music Tectonics Conference comes from members…

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The Cool and Creepy History of Artist Estates 1:06:18

7M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

In this hauntingly enlightening installment of Music Tectonics, we unravel the intricacies of artist estates with journalist and music business thinker, Eamonn Forde. Join us as we examine what's typically included in an artist estate, such as recorded music rights, publishing and more. Journey through the world of posthumous music estates, as we t…

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Star Series: Dollars, Data, and Bot Sounds with Beatdapp, The MLC, and LANDR 1:13:01

7M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

We're just days away from the Music Tectonics conference October 24th to 26th in Santa Monica and we have a very compelling three-part episode to get psyched, three topics critical to what's happening in music innovation right now. We kick off things with a dive into streaming fraud, the billion-dollar problem laid out by Beatdapp's co-founder, Mor…

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#92: Capturing the Passion with Bob Gruen 40:46

7M ago40:46

40:46

In this episode, we sit down for a conversation with renowned rock photographer Bob Gruen. Bob has been documenting the artists, concerts, and clubs that have come to define rock music, and is responsible for some of the most iconic images of the idiom. Listen in as Bob talks with hosts John and Stewart about his artistic philosophy, his move from …

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Bridging Music and Mobile Tech with Juan Saavedra of Kuack Media 42:25

7M ago42:25

42:25

Join us as we navigate the junction of mobile tech and music with Juan Saavedra of Kuack Media. Tune in to hear how Kuack Media Group is reimagining music streaming through innovative partnerships with mobile operators, fintech companies, and even gyms, to create bespoke streaming services. By targeting underprivileged audiences and emerging market…

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Star Series: Jonas Norberg of Tuned Global & Spencer Mann of Moises 48:45

8M ago48:45

48:45

Dive into a riveting discussion with Jonas Norberg, the head of AI at Tuned Global. Jonas paints a candid picture of how AI is not just making music more accessible but also sparking an explosion of creativity in the industry. We also have the insightful Spencer Mann, VP of Growth at Moises, weighing in on this exciting topic. Moises, with its impr…

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#91: The David Mansfield Multiverse 1:13:00

8M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

This month, we’re thrilled to have David Mansfield on the show, a composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and arranger with a long and storied career. We have each worked with David for a long time, and know firsthand the talent and depth he brings to all the music he touches. Growing up in New Jersey and beginning his career in local bands, he …

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Sony Ventures’ Joe Tou and Aadit Parikh Talk Music Tech Investment 41:04

8M ago41:04

41:04

This week Dmitri sits down with Aadit Parikh and Joe Tou from Sony Ventures, gaining a unique and in-depth understanding of how Sony Ventures operates as a hybrid model between strategic and institutional VCs, and their unique approach to identifying and exploring new opportunities in the entertainment space. Explore Sony's approach to venture capi…

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Gazing into the Future: A Sneak Peek at the Music Tectonics Conference 25:49

8M ago25:49

25:49

This week, Tristra and Shayli discuss the upcoming Music Tectonics conference and its various panels. We shed light on the positive impact of AI in the music industry, highlighting the panel “Music Meets AI Navigating: a Positive Future” featuring Tuned Global, Endel, and TIDAL. Tristra gives her perspective on Endel's unique approach to creating i…

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Capital for the Creative: Financing Truly Independent Music with RoyFi 53:41

8M ago53:41

53:41

Independent artists have long had ways to make and distribute music themselves, but financing projects has always been tough. That’s all changing, as artist advances are increasingly democratized, even for artists without a label deal. Peter Harvey and Lars Murray of RoyFi lay out exactly how this works and what it means for artists. We explore the…

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MT Stars on Music, AI, & Gaming: Music Reports, TuneCore & Reactional Music 1:06:19

8M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Catch up with leaders in music and innovation who are deeply involved with the Music Tectonics Conference this October as Dmitri and Tristra sit down with three fantastic guests. Check in on what’s bubbling up in every part of the music landscape and get a taste of the in-depth conversations we’ll be having at the conference. First up, Tristra sits…

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Music, Tech, and Investment: Unpacking the Future with Juliette Rolnick 42:05

9M ago42:05

42:05

Get ready to journey into the future of the music industry with our special guest, Juliette Rolnick, an astute investor at Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments. Get insights on how BDMI is influencing the music tech sector, and discuss the upcoming Music Tectonics conference and its unique Music Tech startup competition, Swimming with Narwhals. Yo…

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Tectonic Shifts in Music Making with Paul McCabe of Roland 50:51

9M ago50:51

50:51

This week, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Roland’s Vice President of Global Customer Experience, Paul McCabe. Hear stories from Paul’s own musical journey and the tarp-covered object that started it all. Find out how a life-threatening experience and a medical breakthrough shaped Roland’s origin story in Japan. Get Paul’s insights on music tech’s inf…

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A Symphony of Qubits: Quantum Music with Spencer Topel 38:03

9M ago38:03

38:03

Let’s get sci-fi! This week, Tristra Newyear Year sits down with Spencer Topel, acclaimed American artist and founder and CEO of Physical Synthesis, to explore the frontier of quantum computing and music. Learn more about Physical Synthesis, the hardware startup producing unique products that bridge the virtual and physical world through patented s…

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