The year 2018 was a pivotal one for the music technology field. Record labels saw significant growth in streaming revenues. Music-related technology products like smart speakers, considered specialty last year, came into their own this year. Spotify's direct public offering came to light. SoundCloud did not die. And China flexed its music industry muscles. Join regular guest Tristra Newyear Yeager and host Dmitri Vietze, both of rock paper scissors, as they talk about what news stories stood out in 2018.