Music Tectonics – Details, episodes & analysis

This week as we have just wrapped up the Music Tectonics Conference in person in Santa Monica, I thought I'd do something a little bit different and release a clip from our pre-conference a couple of months ago by Mark Mulligan of MIDiA research called "Crossroads: Streaming's Time to Choose." 

In this keynote, Mark talks about the pressures facing streaming from AI generated content flooding platforms to Gen Z's slower adoption rates and why the industry needs to move from optimization to revolution. We also open it up for some thoughtful questions at the end from you, our community, so stick around for that. 

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! 

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Our guest this week is Neil Sheehan, the president of Vocana, a streaming platform built for independent artists and fans using a user-centric payment model. We talk about how that's different from other streaming platforms, why social features haven't worked on streaming platforms since the days of MySpace, and whether there's room for indie-focused platforms in what feels like a Spotify-dominated world. It's a great conversation

The news!

• Suno, in talks to raise $100m at a $2bn valuation, just released its most advanced free AI music tool yet
• Why Is It So Easy to Flood Streaming With AI Slop?
• AI Is Killing Wikipedia's Human Traffic

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! 

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What makes an artist-brand partnership meaningful, beyond a simple shoutout on social media? Today I talk with Dave Godowsky, a musician who's also worked the other side of the street – in Artist Relations, A&R and with brands that musicians know and love. We talk about how brands can foster authentic artist relationships, the value of word-of-mouth marketing, and how artist feedback can be best used in product development. Dave also shares his experience of partnering with artists like Jacob Collier and Alicia Keys. It's a really fun conversation

Shoutouts mentioned: 

• Jacob Collier Audience Choir- Native Instruments
  Native Instruments + Alicia Keys
• Orchid Synth- Kevin Parker
• Ink Audio
• Ribbons App
• Life App - XLN Audio

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! 

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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 explosion of music creator tools that are democratizing music making and fueling a powerful new creator economy. In this episode, you'll hear from some of the people driving those shifts Matt Henninger at Moises, Daniel Rowland at LANDR, Dani DiCiaccio at Splice, and the session was moderated by Dani Deahl of BandLab. That's a lot of Danis. You're in for a treat with the state of creativity in music tech.

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

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 music worlds that are unfolding now.

On the way, we dive into headless collaboration, where no single leader takes center stage, as we chat about Songcamp, a large-scale artist collective pushing the boundaries of music and technology. Mark shares fascinating insights into collective decision-making, the role of AI and natural language processing in music, and the challenges of a web3 music project. 

Next, we grapple with the ethical considerations and potential impact of AI on the creative industry. We explore the need for a consent layer to protect artists' work and the potential of AI to revolutionize music production, game design, and video production. It adds up to a friendly, compelling discussion on art, music, technology, and the beautiful futures that may lie ahead.

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

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 for more conference takeaways. Whether you're excited by artificial intelligence or wary about its implications, you can't deny it's one of the hot topics of 2023. In this episode, you'll hear from Con Raso at Tuned Global, Marina Guz at Endel, Angela Abbott at TIDAL, and the session is moderated by Allie Garfinkle. It's a fascinating conversation and we hope you enjoy Music Meets AI.

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

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 also explore how LyricFind's innovative technology enables services to create child-friendly streaming platforms through content filtration. 

Darryl discusses how synchronized lyrics, lyric translations, and content filtration can amplify your driving experience. Imagine the convenience of quickly accessing your preferred songs through voice search and AI without the need to remember the title or artist.

Finally, Tristra and Darryl examine the role of blockchain and AI in the music industry. Understanding the intricacies of publishing rights can be overwhelming, but we'll break it down for you, explaining how AI can streamline processes and maximize efficiency, leading to greater content availability and increased revenue for songwriters and publishers. 

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

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 of the music industry, shedding light on platforms like Twitch and YouTube's pivotal roles, and the . urgent need to better monetize consumer creation, while acknowledging the industry's highly competitive nature. Explore the industry's expansion, considering fascinating prospects such as derivative content, AI-trained tracks, and branded gear.

We examine how streaming models are reshaping the types of music creators and how AI is rapidly instigating changes in the music industry. Keep listening to hear the gems Tatiana dropped and if you missed out on this year's event.

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

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 international stage with our discussions with Trade delegations from Korea and Norway.

Hear wonderful insights, like those shared by speakers Andrew Batey, Adam Rabinovitz, and Michael Pelczynski, as they dissected data-driven understanding of people's habits. Dae Bogan and Britnee Foreman shared with us their fervent discussions on metadata and its potential to empower artists. We grappled with thorny issues, such as streaming fraud, and celebrated encouraging trends like the surge in revenue for independent artists. 

Finally, we'll gaze into the future of music, discussing the disruptive potential of AI. Join us as we navigate the space where music and tech intertwine, promising a future filled with exciting possibilities.

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

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 of the South Korean trade mission brought to us by KOCCA and MU:CON, South Korea's music and entertainment fair.

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 find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!