

Music Tectonics
Rock Paper Scissors, Inc. PR firm
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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Apr 27, 2023 • 51min
Eclectic Electric: More Innovations from the NAMM Show 2023
Come back to NAMM and hear demos and interviews from the most creative innovators Dmitri, Travis, and Eleanor could find on the show floor! Find out how Modbap founder Corry Banks went from making beats to making beautiful modular synths, giving rise to a new fusion genre. Get a peek at Pioneer DJ's newest version of rekordbox and learn how to level up your setup with DJ Matt Play. Dive into Electro-Harmonix's latest pedals and find out what NAMM veteran Daniel Murphy loves most about the show. Check in with Polyend CEO Piotr Raczynski on the best-in-show winner Tracker Mini, and how they packed a complete audio workstation into a little device that looks like the lovechild of a Kindle and a Gameboy. Celebrate the launch of Myxt with founder Chris Wetherell and find out how his filesharing and collaboration platform was made for music. We talked to too many cool people at NAMM to fit into a few episodes, so catch more interviews and demos in upcoming weeks!

Apr 19, 2023 • 26min
What's New at NAMM 2023
Dmitri Vietze and Travis Feaster take the pulse of musical instrument, gear, and software innovation at the 2023 NAMM Show! Feel the energy of NAMM's media day as Dmitri chats with Christian Scheuer about how Soundflow's macro platform makes working with DAWs more fun, intuitive, and creative, then catches up with audio engineer and YouTuber Wavy Wayne to find out what's getting him excited at NAMM. Explore new pedals with Eventide's Patrick Flores and guitar innovations with True Temperament's Anders Nicklasson— just wait until you hear about his kinky frets! Finally, Dmitri gets modular with Marcin Dudar at 1V/OCT, maker of Eurorack synths for everyone. This episode is just the beginning. More NAMM 2023 coverage to come! 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 to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Apr 12, 2023 • 39min
Music Tech of Tomorrow with Heather Farr of Reverb
In this week's episode, Heather Farr, Director of Brand and Communications at Reverb, joins Dmitri Vietze to explore emerging trends in the music gear marketplace. Learn more about Reverb, the online marketplace for new, used, and vintage musical equipment. Find out more about some of the top-selling products on Reverb including the Teenage Engineering OP-1, the Korg MicroKorg synthesizer, and the Arturia MicroBrute. Discover how the pandemic lockdown led to the explosion of at-home recording. How is Reverb connecting artists and building communities? What new genres are emerging from the latest music tech? Find out on this week's episode. 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 to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Apr 5, 2023 • 35min
Amplify Artistry with Laura Davidson of Shure
In this week's episode, Dmitri Vietze joins Laura Davidson, Market Development Manager at SHURE, to explore the intersection of music tech and content creation. Learn more about the latest products from SHURE including the MV7 and the MV88+. Discover how content creators are seamlessly incorporating SHURE products into their TikToks, streams, and short form videos. Find out how music tech companies like SHURE are helping to break down barriers to entry with affordable, user-friendly tools and solutions. Laura shares her plans for the 2023 NAMM Show. What's next for the music industry? Find out on this week's episode. 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 to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Mar 29, 2023 • 52min
Live from SXSW 2023 with Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager
Reporting live from SXSW! Join Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager as they catch up with music industry movers and shakers including Colin Ramsay, Dave Godowsky, Mansoor Rahimat Khan, Mihai Manescu, and Cliff Fluet. Tune in to an in depth interview with Mark Miller, Founder and CEO of Labelcoin, the stock exchange for songs. Discover how Labelcoin allows fans to financially engage and support their favorite artists as songholders. Find out how Labelcoin is empowering artists with the knowledge and tools they need to support their careers. Look to the future of A&R in the age of TikTok. What's next for the music industry? Find out on this week's episode. 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 to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Mar 22, 2023 • 42min
The Power of Ownership with Alex Heiche, founder and CEO of Sound Royalties
This week, Dmitri Vietze joins Alex Heiche, founder and CEO of Sound Royalties, to explore the financial side of creativity. Learn more about Sound Royalties, the finance company empowering creators with finance solutions including royalty financing, catalog sales support, and more. Find out how careers in music have changed since the dawn of streaming. Discover how Sound Royalties supports creators with the knowledge and power of ownership. What's next for Sound Royalties? Find out on this week's episode. 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 to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Mar 20, 2023 • 46min
Creating Waves with Mark de Clive-Lowe & Cyril Guiraud, co-founders of everwave
It's a record label… It's a publisher… It's a community… It's everwave! In this week's episode, Dmitri Vietze sits down with Mark de Clive-Lowe and Cyril Guiraud, co-founders of everwave. Learn more about everwave, the music collaboration platform connecting musicians and producers from around the world. Find out how everwave is creating waves of music, allowing artists to contribute and engage with musical ideas to create continuously evolving tracks. Discover how everwave is simplifying collective ownership with smart contracts and wave tokens. Mark and Cyril look to the future of AI instrumental accompaniment and 3D printed vinyl. What's next for everwave? Find out on this week's episode. 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 to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Mar 15, 2023 • 41min
Data, Distribution, and Discovery with Sarah Landy SVP Americas at FUGA
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeagar sits down with Sarah Landy, Senior Vice President Americans at FUGA, the world's leading B2B distributor delivering over 10 millions albums a month. Learn more about FUGA's role in the innovation ecosystem. Discover how labels and distributors are harnessing the power of data in A&R and marketing. Find out how artists and fans are building meaningful connections in new ways. What's next for the future of fandoms? Find out on this week's episode. 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 to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Mar 8, 2023 • 37min
Music Rights in the Metaverse with Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange
In this week's episode, join Michael Huppe, president and CEO of SoundExchange, and Allie Garfinkle, Senior Tech Reporter at Yahoo! Finance, for a fireside chat titled "Music Rights in the Metaverse'', live from the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. Learn more about SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization on a mission to power the future of music. Discover how SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of 570,000 music creators and growing. Find out how SoundExchange works to champion music creators in the continually evolving music industry landscape. What's next for the music industry? Find out on this week's episode. 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 to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Mar 1, 2023 • 42min
Empowering Women of Color in the Music Industry with Janishia Jones, Founder and CEO of Fresh N' Sassy ProductionsSolutions
This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Janishia Jones, music tech consultant and founder of ENCORE Music Tech Solutions, to explore equity and diversity in the music industry. Learn more about ENCORE Music Tech Solutions, the music tech company consulting and developing music software for companies like Empire Publishing. Discover how Janishia is harnessing data to encourage more meaningful DEI actions in the music industry with data driven solutions including student loan debt repayment, paid internships, networking opportunities, and more. How is web3 reshaping the music industry? Are followers the same as fans? Find out on this week's episode. Check out Janishia's podcast Pub Royalty Queen! 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 to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!


