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.

09/30/26

Format Shifts: New Products for Music Fans

What happens when music becomes more than something you stream, but instead something you can hold? This week, we're wrapping up the Rising Tide miniseries with the 8th and final revenue multiplier: new products for the music buyer.  First, Jennifer… Read more

09/23/26

How Direct-To-Fan Unlocks Revenue

This week on the podcast, we're on revenue multiplier 7 on our Rising Tide miniseries: direct-to-fan.  First, Mag Rodriguez, founder and CEO of EVEN, makes the case that most artists are leaving serious money on the table by skipping direct-to-fan e… Read more

09/16/26

Fan Growth Tech: More Fans, Buying More Things

What does it actually take to turn followers into fans who buy?  This week, we're digging into Fan Growth, one of the 8 revenue multipliers in our Rising Tide miniseries. First, DJay Brawner of TUFF MGMT and MANAGR breaks down why the real work oft… Read more

09/09/26

More Music Means More Growth: The New Job of Distributors

What is a music distributor actually responsible for in 2026? This week on the Music Tectonics podcast, we're focusing on distribution and artist services as a revenue multiplier. It used to mean one thing: getting your music onto Spotify and Apple.… Read more

09/02/26

What if Generative AI Grows the Music Business?

What if generative AI actually grows the music business instead of shrinking it? This week, Dmitri Vietze tackles the AI question everyone's tired of hearing about, but from a different angle.  First, Matt Adell, co-founder of Musical.ai, breaks dow… Read more

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