Best Musictechnology Podcasts (2024)

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AI Comes to Market with Music AI and Music Reports 41:15

3h ago41:15

41:15

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 get…

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Bundle Trouble: Where Music and Books Intersect 34:41

1d ago34:41

34:41

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…

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Canadian Music Tech Scene 32:34

9d ago32:34

32:34

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 Tecto…

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August Edition: The Big Now with Tristra and Eleanor 37:09

16d ago37:09

37:09

Tristra and Eleanor scan the horizon of music tech news and discuss the latest ripples and waves shaping our industry. Today they go into the rabbit hole that is the current state of fandom. Join us. Rock Paper Scissors Scanner Shownotes Over Half of TikTok’s Biggest Global Tracks of the Summer are Independently Distributed Music Business Worldwide…

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The Future is Analog? Eternal Research: The Colossal Future 43:41

29d ago43:41

43:41

What if the pace of technological advancement is overshadowing the true potential of existing analog technologies? Join Tristra as she speaks with the inventive minds behind Eternal Research; a startup “dedicated to creating new instruments that unlock the hidden music in everyday things.” The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the…

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How to Start a New Musical Instrument with Playtime Engineering: How To StartUp 41:33

30d ago41:33

41:33

Let's invent a new musical instrument! And usher it to market! Sounds fun, right? Join us in a conversation with the minds behind Playtime Engineering and their “music exploration devices” BlipBlox and MyTrax. They share their experiences with crowdfunding, getting a product from drawing to factory, their creative marketing strategies, and the unex…

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How to PR: How to Startup 48:55

1M ago48:55

48:55

How can you boost your credibility, and gain market share? Do you want to sell your product, and get VC money? Today Dmitri and Tristra discuss a topic that is near and dear to them both. It's the fundamentals of PR! This is an essential listen for startups – and if you’re well established, there are nuggets of wisdom for you too. How To Startup is…

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Music Licensing for Startups: How to Start Up 55:59

2M ago55:59

55:59

Many a music startup has failed because of a lack of a plan around licensing. And the few that make it through the licensing gauntlet are the ones that last. In this episode we talk with a panel of experts in the space – Bill Campbell, Barefoot Media, Siegfried Paquet, StealthWrks, and Vickie Nauman, CrossBorderWorks. How To Startup is a Music Tect…

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Startups Start Your Engines! How to Start Up July Seismic Event 53:01

2M ago53:01

53:01

In this episode we launch the annual Swimming with Narwhals startup competition! Listen to expert advice from previous winners Karen Allen of Infinite Album and Ben Bowler of AUX, as well as investment insights from VCs Bruce Hamilton and advisor Cliff Fluet. Ben Bowler Aux Karen Allen Infinite Album Bruce Hamilton, Everybody Ventures Cliff Fluet, …

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How to Series A with Sun Jen Yung: How to Start Up 31:33

2M ago31:33

31:33

What sets apart a startup ready for Series A funding from one still in the seed stage? Join us as we uncover the answer with Sun Jen Yung, partner at Nfluence Partners. Together, we break down the critical elements that signify a startup's readiness. Sun Jen Yung The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore …

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The Future of Direct to Fan and Artist-Fan Interaction with Rob Abelow 41:41

2M ago41:41

41:41

What happens when artists stop chasing vanity metrics and start focusing on cultivating genuine, deep relationships with their fans? Listen this week as Tristra and music industry thinker Rob Abelow chat about this shift in the music landscape - where redefining success is a metric of fan intensity rather than just streaming numbers. Rob shares his…

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Hit the Deck! Pitching Your First Investor with Bruce Hamilton 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

Join us as we chat with Bruce Hamilton, General Partner of Everybody Ventures. Bruce's journey from Live Nation and A&R at Epic Records, to startup founder himself, on to his current role in VC provides the backdrop for our discussion. We talk about the current investment landscape for music tech startups – noting the pivot towards more selective f…

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Big Headlines with Dmitri and Tristra, June Edition: The Big Now 47:47

3M ago47:47

47:47

And we’re back! Dmitri and Tristra enjoy a conversation sifting through some of what is happening in the world today – aka the Hot Lawsuit Summer! Head over to our website for links to some of the articles the two of them reference. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the …

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How to Build a Company with Tracy Maddux: How to Start Up 45:54

3M ago45:54

45:54

Join Dmitri and Tracy Maddux the Former CEO, of AVL Digital and CD Baby as they talk through the fundamentals of what it takes to really start up. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of the critical decisions that shape the future of your business. Whether you intend to sell your company or nurture it as a …

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AI Music Pulse Check with Chris Wieduwilt, AI MusicPreneur: The Colossal Future 52:23

3M ago52:23

52:23

Dmitri talks with Chris Wieduwilt – aka the AI Musicpreneur – about his route from struggling musician to vanguard for AI empowerment in music. They discuss the variety and scope of AI tools that exist, touching on ethics, ownership debates, and the potential impact on human creativity. Links to some shoutouts mentioned in the episode, and the Musi…

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Business Partnerships for Growth with Gareth Deakin: How to Start Up 47:53

3M ago47:53

47:53

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 frameworks for value creation and strong commercial relationsh…

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License to Generate: Is this Music Real? 52:40

4M ago52:40

52:40

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 need for tracing, control, and monetization in an era …

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Working with Bob Dylan – On Stage and In Studio 1:06:14

4M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

To celebrate Bob Dylan’s birthday, we’ve compiled a special Gear Club episode that offers a behind the scenes look into Dylan’s Life and music. Bob has been described as a shape-shifter, a song and dance man, and the Shakespeare of our time. Over his 60 plus year career, he’s written more than 500 songs that have been covered by over 2,000 artists.…

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Big Headlines with Dmitri and Tristra: The Big Now 46:05

4M ago46:05

46:05

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 couple of the many topics we get into. Join us. Rock Pa…

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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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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Deepfake Out: Voice Synthesis with Music.AI 50:13

8M 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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New Form Factors and Culture with Adam McHeffey, CMO of Artiphon 27:15

8M 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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2024 Music Innovation Forecasts You Should Be Paying Attention To 32:13

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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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