In today’s episode we welcome pioneering innovator Ty Roberts, founder of Gracenote, and former CTO of Universal Music Group. We talk about some of the pivotal moments in his career including Gracenote's role in the development of iTunes, and working with David Bowie on generative music. We discuss the future of visual music experiences, the rise of AI in music creation, and the possibilities for personalized live events using advanced technologies.
Shoutouts from the News
Are Tech Bros Hijacking the Music Industry? An Urgent Look at the Latest AI Developments
SoundCloud Says Users’ Music Isn’t Being Used for AI Training Following Backlash
Licensing AI music: the industry is focusing on the wrong problem
Taco Bell launches record club with 2025 Feed The Beat class
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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