Music Tectonics

How did music's global value surge to $45.5B? Will Page, author and economist (ex-Spotify) traces the contributing factors on our latest podcast episode. Listen at the ?? in ????? for: ?? the rise of LATAM music exports ?? the resurgence of vinyl ?? the shift towards CRMs to nurture fans PLUS ?? Tristra & Dmitri scan the news ?? Emily McGee, Rock Paper Scissors, Inc. publicist, shares a PR Strategy tip for embracing uncertainty.

Who do you want to meet at #SXSW? ?? Find them THURSDAY at the Music Tech Professionals Meet Up! ?? Shayli M. Ankenbruck, the organizer behind Music Tectonics' amazing events, emcees. ?? If you've never been to one of our open mic meetups, you'll be amazed at how many people you can meet in an hour!

If you had an hour with Cliff Fluet, vickie nauman, and Hazel Savage, what would you ask? It's not a hypothetical- all three of those music tech movers and shakers will be answering your Qs at our next Seismic Activity online event! Join us March 26 for Permission to Pick My Brain: Ask the Music Tech Experts (If you're outside North America, note the time shift!) All the details are at the ?? in ?????.

TODAY is the day! Dmitri Vietze and Sun Jen Yung pass on 20 Essential Lessons for starting up in music tech at #SXSW. Leave with your plan for leveling up! Meet them at 2:30pm – 3:30pm at the Austin Convention Center, Room 18CD. ??

We're so excited to be part of 2112's Creator House at SXSW! Don't miss the Creator Panel, moderated by Dmitri Vietze, then stay and hang with us at the Immersive and Live Music Industry Meetup! ????

Thanks for highlighting the best of the best Austin music tech events from our Unofficial Guide Hypebot, Bruce Houghton! ??

Things are changing in music streaming. Are you tracking its evolution? Con Raso of Tuned Global joins Dmitri Vietze on the MT podcast this week to give his big picture insights on making music more social, advancing curation and discovery through AI, and the role of personalization in listening experiences.? Listen at the ?? below.

What's waiting for you in our Unofficial Guide? ?? Spoiler alert: the best music & tech events during Austin's favorite week! What are you looking forward to? Our whole network gets the guide for free! Info on joining in the comments.

Do you know where music and tech people are gathering next week? You'll find them at the Austin parties, panels, and meetups in our Unofficial Guide! The guide is free for everyone in our network- sign up in the comments to get it in your inbox.

Meet theremin virtuoso Clara Venice! On this week's pod she discusses her mission to make music technology more accessible, inclusive, and more colorful! ? PLUS ?? Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Yeager cover the latest industry news, including Spotify's new music pro service and (even more) research on social media's impact on younger users. ??Rock Paper Scissors, Inc. publicist Leland G. drops a new PR tip: the Power of Power Lists! Colossal Futures is a Music Tectonics Podcast series on the future of music and tech. Hosts Dmitri Vietze and Tristra Yeager of Rock Paper Scissors, Inc. interview innovators and thinkers at the cutting edge. Let's get sci-fi! Subscribe to Music Tectonics on your favorite podcast platform to find out when new episodes drop. You'll also hear How To Startup advice, Big Picture interviews with industry executives, and Big Now discussions of the latest news. #musicindustry #musicbusiness #musicinnovation #musictech #musictechnology #podcast #colossalfutures #futurevision