Music Tectonics

Music Tectonics

By 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.

05/14/25

Surveying the Horizon of Music and Tech: Rock Paper Scanner

On today's episode, Dmitri and Tristra discuss the news of the week. They review recent acquisitions like Monstercat and BANDS, and discuss the economic confidence of the music sector despite economic downturns. They also talk about the evolving roleRead more

05/07/25

AI, Investment, Legal Challenges and Music Tech with Valeska Pederson Hinz

Today we are talking with Valeska Pederson Hinz, partner at Perkins Coie, about what’s happening in the world of music tech investment. Valeska has extensive experience in guiding companies and investors from Series A to IPO and has an indispensable Read more

04/30/25

Who Owns What in Music Tech with Cherie Hu

Today Dmitri talks with Cherie Hu, music industry analyst and founder of Water and Music. We start by discussing the Ouroboros project which maps the complicated and intertwined stakes in the music industry held by various entities, including privateRead more

04/23/25

Streaming Slowdown. What Slowdown? With Mark Mulligan

In this episode, Dmitri speaks with Mark Mulligan, veteran tech analyst and leading digital thinker from MIDiA Research. Topics include the slowing growth of streaming revenue, shifts in market share among major and independent labels, the rise of thRead more

04/16/25

Consolidation and Growth: Insights from Billboard's Glenn Peoples

Today we have Glen Peoples from Billboard to discuss the major trends within the music industry. Our conversation covers a lot! Including the rise of rollups and acquisitions to build label services, the increasing importance of music licensing, the Read more

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