

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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Sep 27, 2022 • 38min
Star Series: Music Reports and Eventric
Meet two star sponsors of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference! This week, Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Dhruv Prasad of Music Reports, and Paul Bradley of Eventric. Learn more about Music Reports, the leading independent provider of music rights data, administration, and management services. Find out where Music Reports fits in the complex music rights landscape, and why an independent voice matters. Explore how smartphone connectivity and audio streaming is powering innovation and global distribution in emerging markets with Dhruv Prasad, Music Reports' Chairman of the Board of Directors. Go backstage behind the live music industry with Paul Bradley, CEO and founder of Eventric. Learn more Eventric’s Master Tour, the world’s leading platform for tour management, providing tour personnel, travel itineraries, venue details, day of sheets, guests lists, setlists, and more! Discover how Eventric is streamlining communication between venues, vendors, and tour teams from load in to load out. What are Dhruv and Paul hoping to get out of this year’s 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference? Find out on this week’s episode.

Sep 22, 2022 • 38min
News Roundup with Dmitri Vietze, Eleanor Rust, and Shayli Ankenbruck
Breaking news! This week, join Dmitri Vietze, Eleanor Rust, and Shayli Ankenbruck for a news roundup of current events and emerging trends across the music industry. Dive into the latest MIDiA Research article exploring content consumption. How has the pandemic continued to influence content consumption habits? How do background and social consumption impact engagement and marketing strategies? Learn more about the current state of the NFT marketplace and investments in web3. Find out how event tech and consumer demand have fueled an unprecedented year in live music. Get the latest updates on the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference. 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!

Sep 15, 2022 • 40min
Information Matters: Data for A&R with Viberate's Vasja Veber
In this week’s episode, Dmitri Vietze joins Vasja Veber, co-founder and CBDO of Viberate, to explore how data is revolutionizing the music industry. Learn more about Viberate, the music data and analytics service that gathers insights across the music ecosystem including artists, festivals, venues, labels, and more. Find out how the “hot filter” and other performance filters on Viberate help uncover breakout artists on TikTok. Discover how access and entry to valuable data allows artists, managers, labels, and live music venues to gather insights and make informed decisions. Explore the latest features on Viberate including Artist Dashboards, which provide demographics and other critical marketing data for over 600,000 artists. How are companies like Viberate helping artists and their teams harness the power of their own data? Find out on this week’s episode. Then meet Vasja at the Music Tectonics Conference in October, where Viberate is taking the lead as a Supernova Sponsor! 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!

Sep 7, 2022 • 40min
Star Series: Bridger and Luminate
Meet two star sponsors of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference! In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeagar sits down with Jocelyn Seilles, founder Bridger, and Jaime Marconette, senior director of music insights and industry relations at Luminate. Learn more about Bridger, the independent rights management entity collecting and distributing copyright royalties generated on music streaming services. Discover how Bridger is supporting songwriters by creating a free, transparent copyright solution. Dive into the future of music licensing, with copyright solutions for web3, virtual reality, and the metaverse. Meet Luminate, formally MRC data, the preeminent entertainment, data, and insights company powering the Billboard music charts. Learn more about Jaime’s roles at Luminate organizing key insights from massive amounts of verified data to provide actionable insights. Find out about how music similarity scores can indicate differentiation between music markets and insights to global potential. Explore the emerging trends including increased artist collaboration in the pandemic era and the shift to “low tech”. What are Jocelyn and Jaime hoping to get out of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference? 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!

Sep 1, 2022 • 45min
Futures in the Metaverse and Beyond with Futurist Sofie Hvitved
Let’s get sci-fi! This week, Tristra Newyear Yeagar sits down with bonafide futurist Sofie Hvitved to explore the future of music and tech. Dive into Sofie’s role as senior advisor of media and technology at the Copenhagen Institute of Future Studies, consulting with clients to explore future possibilities. Find out how history, momentum, and current events influence possible future scenarios. Discover how the metaverse is providing new infrastructure and shifting our understanding of value. Imagine a future of tailored user experiences powered by AI. Learn how to fail like a boss and unleash your curiosity. How can the music industry embrace the future? 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!

Aug 25, 2022 • 33min
The State of Music Streaming with Angela Abbott of TIDAL
This week, Angela Abbott from TIDAL joins co-hosts Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Newyear Yeager to explore the seismic shifts and emerging trends in music licensing and content consumption. Learn more about TIDAL by Block, the global music streaming platform bringing fans closer to artists through unique experiences and the highest sound quality. Dive into Angela’s role at TIDAL as a member of the music licensing and business affairs team, overseeing commercial deal terms, streaming strategy, and partner/label management. Discover how companies like TIDAL are paving the way for innovation, creating new and unique ways for fans to consume content and interact with their favorite artists. Angela looks to the future of economic empowerment for artists and immersive experiences. How are pandemic era trends shaping the future of content consumption? 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!

Aug 18, 2022 • 32min
Star Series: BaseNote and Tuned Global
Meet two star sponsors of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference! Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with Nic Dalquist, co-founder of BaseNote, and Con Raso, managing director of Tuned Global. Find out how BaseNote is changing the way music is financed by removing the middleman and going straight to the source - the fans. Unpack the shifting dynamic of fan communities as more fans become investors in their favorite artists. Learn more about Tuned Global, the leading provider of streaming technology solutions for some of the world’s most successful streaming services. Explore how companies like Tuned Global are creating technology to share music in new formats via web3 and the metaverse. Join Con Raso as he looks to the future of greater artist revenues, increased accessibility, and more immersive, interconnected experiences. What should artists keep in mind as they look to the future? What are Nic and Con hoping to get out of this year’s 2022 Music Tectonics Conference? 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!

Aug 16, 2022 • 12min
2022 Music Tectonics Conference Preview
Join Eleanor Rust and Shayli Ankenbruck for preview of the 4th Annual Music Tectonics Conference October 25-27, 2022 in Santa Monica California. Learn more about the 3-day in person event bringing together movers and shakers from across the music tech industry to share ideas and get business done. Get the latest on conference programming including The Wild West of Web3, exploring how artists can best utilize web 3, and the Music Tech Investment Panel, diving into the current and emerging trends. Tune in for panelists and keynote speakers you won’t want to miss including Máuhan Zonoozy, Kristin Robinson, Rishi Patel, Vickie Nauman, and more. Catch the final round of the Swimming With Narwhals Music Tech Startup Competition. Get your tickets today for the 2022 Music Tectonics Conference! 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!

Aug 11, 2022 • 32min
Building Bridges Across Music Tech with Wallifornia Co-Founder Gérôme Vanherf
In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager meets up with music tech innovator and thought leader Gérôme Vanherf, venture partner at Leansquare and co-founder of Wallifornia. Learn more about Leansquare, the investment firm supporting innovative startups in music tech, sports tech, e-sports, and more. Explore the latest innovation trends in Europe including fan engagement technology, data and monetization, streaming, and live events. Discover how music tech events like Wallifornia are fostering cross cultural collaboration. How can companies be better prepared to partner with European investors? What will music fans be experiencing in 10 years? 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!

Aug 4, 2022 • 45min
Masterclass in Transmedia Storytelling with Jimmy Stone, founder of Alderbrook Companies
This week, join Jimmy Stone, founder of Alderbrook Companies and author of the Leveling Up, for a masterclass in transmedia storytelling. Learn more about Alderbrook Companies, the consulting and early stage investment firm working with investors, entrepreneurs, startups, and more to solve strategy and finance problems across industries including media and music tech. Find out how companies, brands, and labels can harness the power of transmedia, telling stories across platforms to connect with fans, build communities, and maximize financial potential. Dive into the strategy and success of HYBE, the label behind BTS. Discover the characteristics of successful transmedia storytelling, including knowing your audience and how they spend their entertainment time. Explore the seismic shifts creating new forms of community, allowing fans to better connect with their favorite artists and each other. What kind of immersive experiences are possible? 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!