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Lone Wolves: The State of Music + Tech

Lone Wolves: The State of Music + Tech

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Industry veterans Drew Thurlow + Lauren Blitzer-Wright dive into the latest in music, tech, and the ever-evolving business behind it all. From AI breakthroughs to emerging trends, they bring expert guests and insider insights straight to your ears. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn—and you might even pick up some music history along the way.Lone Wolves Community Politics & Government
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  • Lone Wolves #007: The Latest on Music & AI
    Jul 2 2025

    In this conversation, Drew Thurlow and Lauren Blitzer-Wright discuss the intersection of AI and the music industry, exploring its implications for artists, the legal landscape, and consumer perceptions. Drew shares his journey through the music industry, highlighting the evolution of technology and its impact on creativity. The discussion also addresses the legal challenges surrounding AI-generated content and the future of music creation in an AI-driven world.


    Topics

    00:00 Drew is a Nerd

    05:46 What Do We Talk About, When We Talk About AI?

    07:21 We Should All Sue Each Other

    12:34 Drop the (Velvet) Hammer

    16:19 Our AI Slop Era


    Credits

    Hosted by Lauren Blitzer-Wright & Drew Thurlow

    Music by Drew Thurlow

    Produced & Directed by Nicole Marinake


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    Keywords

    AI, music industry, technology, artists, copyright, legal implications, consumer perception, future of music



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    28 mins
  • Lone Wolves #006: The Future of Music Tech Startups
    Jun 26 2025

    In this episode, Drew Thurlow and Lauren Blitzer-Wright discuss the evolving landscape of music tech startups, focusing on investment opportunities, the role of AI in music creation and marketing, challenges in metadata and rights management, and the future of AI in music production. They explore how these advancements are reshaping the industry and the importance of maintaining a balance between technology and human creativity.


    Topics

    00:00 Does Drew have some news? (Spoiler: Yes)

    03:21 Let's Have Fun and Trace the Value Chain with AI!

    06:20 AI, Slop, and You

    09:14 Don't Let the Agents Run Amok

    12:56 Hey AI: Pay Me

    15:15 Navigating the Evolving Music Industry Landscape

    18:07 Be Nice to Founders. It's Hard.


    Credits

    Hosted by Lauren Blitzer-Wright & Drew Thurlow

    Music by Drew Thurlow

    Produced & Directed by Nicole Marinake


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    Keywords

    music tech, startups, AI, investment, music industry, rights management, metadata, music production, creator tools, marketing




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    24 mins
  • Lone Wolves #005: The Future of Music in Gaming (Part 2)
    Jun 5 2025

    Be sure to check out Part 1 of this episode here:

    ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ucwuabf80ZoH9pXx6NqlB?si=Lne4_bCeTjKEaZqn46i26Q⁠


    In part two of this episode, Nick Venti from Tiger AI joins Drew Thurlow to discuss the intersection of music and gaming, focusing on the innovative use of adaptive music technology to enhance user experience in gaming. The discussion covers the challenges of music licensing, the evolution of music in gaming, and the future potential for integrating music more seamlessly into gaming experiences. The conversation highlights the need for better collaboration between the music and gaming industries to create more engaging audio experiences for players.


    Topics

    00:00 Why is Gaming Music SO BAD?

    06:07 The Evolution of Music in Gaming

    09:09 Innovative Features of Tiger AI's Platform

    11:12 The Future of Music and Gaming Integration

    13:36 Conclusion and Future Prospects


    Credits

    Hosted by Lauren Blitzer-Wright & Drew Thurlow

    Music by Drew Thurlow

    Produced & Directed by Nicole Marinake


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    Keywords

    Tiger AI, gaming music, adaptive music, music licensing, audio technology, gaming industry, music integration, user experience, music rights, gaming platforms



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    17 mins
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