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UPDATED: Get the Unofficial Guide to Music Tech Events in Austin March 2024!

Music Tectonics

Feb 9

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UPDATED: Get the Unofficial Guide to Music Tech Events in Austin March 2024!

So much goes on in Austin every March, it can be hard to find where the music tech movers and shakers are gathering.

Why the Music Industry Should Embrace 'Hybrid' Conferences in '21

Dmitri Vietze

May 14, 2021

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Why the Music Industry Should Embrace 'Hybrid' Conferences in '21

But what does Hybrid Mean? This Op-Ed first appeared in Billboard Every phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a pendulum of despair,...

Step Up, Music Tech Startups: Apply for Midemlab 2020

Music Tectonics

Dec 3, 2019

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Step Up, Music Tech Startups: Apply for Midemlab 2020

Startups from around the world compete for the chance to show what they're made of at Midem, the international music conference held in

The Purpose Of Music, AI Composers, Pre-Adds On Apple, And A New Way To Live Stream Festivals

Jeanne Bidault

Jun 21, 2019

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The Purpose Of Music, AI Composers, Pre-Adds On Apple, And A New Way To Live Stream Festivals

June 16th - LA Times Does the fragmented music streaming landscape keep us from connecting with people through music? Sorry, I had my...

New instant payment features with Sony Music, interviews with Lil Nas X and Megan Thee Stallion and

Jeanne Bidault

May 24, 2019

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New instant payment features with Sony Music, interviews with Lil Nas X and Megan Thee Stallion and

May 20, 2019 - Music Business Worldwide Two new payment feature will be launched by Sony Music International in order to "“allow [the]...

(Podcast) Cherie Hu on YouTube's Missing Hip Hop Premieres, Peloton's clapback, and Audio AR

Sydney Scorza

May 8, 2019

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(Podcast) Cherie Hu on YouTube's Missing Hip Hop Premieres, Peloton's clapback, and Audio AR

Cherie Hu returns to Music Tectonics to delve into the week's news! Cherie digs deeper into why Hip Hop doesn't dominate YouTube&#3

Digital Music's Environmental Harm, Spotify's Battle with Apple Music, and AI Robotics

Sydney Scorza

Apr 11, 2019

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Digital Music's Environmental Harm, Spotify's Battle with Apple Music, and AI Robotics

April 8, 2019- wired Ikea and Sonos have partnered together to create a new line of speakers. The speaker line, which will go on sale in...

Sydney Scorza

Mar 28, 2019

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Podcast: News Roundup March 28, 2019

Warner signs an algorithm (sort of), Myspace loses a decade, and music discovery happens where you least expect it. Rock paper scissors'

Go Public, Go Pugilist: No More Mr. Nice Spotify

Tristra Newyear Yeager

Mar 15, 2019

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Go Public, Go Pugilist: No More Mr. Nice Spotify

The war of words over Spotify's recent actions made this no ordinary week for news. Instead of a headline roundup, we asked rock paper...

See you in Austin: Music Tech at SXSW 2019

Music Tectonics

Mar 11, 2019

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See you in Austin: Music Tech at SXSW 2019

Don't miss the Music Tech Meet Up co-hosted by rock paper scissors inc. and PEX, at 5:00PM Wednesday 3/13 at the Hilton Austin Downtow

Fraud, New SoundCloud Features, and European Regulation

Sydney Scorza

Feb 22, 2019

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Fraud, New SoundCloud Features, and European Regulation

February 15, 2019- AppleInsider Apple is allowing current Apple Music subscribers to share one free month of the streaming service with a...

Apple's Special Experience, Spotify Growth, and Drake's Mixtape

Sydney Scorza

Feb 15, 2019

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Apple's Special Experience, Spotify Growth, and Drake's Mixtape

9to5Mac- February 10, 2019 Apple recently acquired the music app Shazam, and they offered a special experience during the Grammys with...

Marshmello's Virtual Concert, the Future of Rideshare, and Spotify's New Acquisition

Music Tectonics

Feb 8, 2019

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Marshmello's Virtual Concert, the Future of Rideshare, and Spotify's New Acquisition

MusicAlly- February 4, 2019 Millions of Fortnite players attended a virtual concert held by Marshmello, a popular dance artist. The event...

AI Technology and the Music Industry, What Sirius XM plans for Pandora, and YouTube's Surprising

Music Tectonics

Feb 1, 2019

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AI Technology and the Music Industry, What Sirius XM plans for Pandora, and YouTube's Surprising

Forbes- January 28, 2019 Music industry pioneer Scott Cohen warns about the constantly shifting industry and the need to adapt to...

From Shazam to Pandora: 2018 Sees Fewer Acquisitions in Numbers, but High in Impact

Music Tectonics

Jan 18, 2019

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From Shazam to Pandora: 2018 Sees Fewer Acquisitions in Numbers, but High in Impact

Spotify, which went public on April 3 via direct listing (rather than a classic IPO), acquired Loudr later that month. Billing themselves as

Tremors That Shook 2018: Music Tech News Roundup

Music Tectonics

Jan 14, 2019

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Tremors That Shook 2018: Music Tech News Roundup

In MT’s 2018 Music Tech News Roundup, host Dmitri Vietze and regular guest Tristra Newyear Yeager explored some of the deep seismic shifts i

Music and Technology: An Everlasting Bond

Dillon Slagle

Nov 29, 2018

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Music and Technology: An Everlasting Bond

The Guardian Imagine you find yourself shopping for a brand new outfit at the local Macy’s. You’ve tried on far more options than you can...

Dillon Slagle

Nov 1, 2018

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The Wonders of A.I. and More

The Verge Google’s creative team, Magenta is developing a unique style of AI technology called, Piano Genie. This software, inspired by...

Dillon Slagle

Oct 29, 2018

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Technology Update: Where are We?

The Verge According to the 80’s Sci-Fi film, Back to the Future, we should already be driving flying cars and have nifty tech for all of...

Dillon Slagle

Oct 17, 2018

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The Music Modernization Act and More

Hypebot If you happen to be a music producer, musician, recording engineer or if you are affiliated with the music industry, then you...