Musik
NFT Music Platform Royal Closes $55M Funding Round Led by a16z
Just three months after a $16 million seed round, Royal, the music tokenization platform launched by crypto-friendly DJ and entrepreneur Justin "3LAU" Blau, closed a $55 million Series A raise led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). "The Hash" team discusses the implications for tokenized royalties and the wider role of blockchain in the traditional music industry.
Grammy-Nominated Artist BT on Turning Album ‘Metaversal’ Into an NFT Treasure Hunt
BT, a Grammy-nominated trance artist and software designer, is launching "Metaversal," an NFT album and cryptographic treasure hunt. The programmatic album is being released as an 11-tiered auction on Origin Protocol's NFT Launchpad. BT breaks down how it all works, discussing the album, its user experience, unlockable NFTs, and the future of music.
Deadmau5 on COVID’s Potential Impact on Musicians, NFTs
Some struggling musicians are turning to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to seek alternative sources of revenue since the COVID pandemic hit early last year. Legendary electronic music producer deadmau5 discusses how he has been impacted by the pandemic and why he continues to engage with crypto and embrace NFTs. “It’s like replacing money,” he said.
Deadmau5 on Crypto: It’s About the Tech
Deadmau5, iconic electronic musician and co-founder of gaming venture PIXELYNX, discusses what attracted him to the world of crypto, digging into the technical aspects of blockchain. Plus, his take on the booming non-fungible token (NFT) market following the launch of his second NFT collection ‘deadmau5: Series 2 Card Collection.’
Techno DJ UMEK Is Auctioning an NFT of a Live Gig
NFTs aren’t just a way to sell digital art. UMEK, a techno DJ and blockchain enthusiast, hopes they will revolutionize the way artists and musicians are booked for performances. UMEK is currently auctioning an NFT that will provide its buyer a live performance from the man himself.
CoinDesk TV: Haley Smalls Sings ‘Holding On’
Singer Haley Smalls sings her song “Holding On” and then talks about the music business in times of pandemic and the need for self-sufficiency for artists. “I’m used to doing things alone and by myself,” she said. “It’s all about adaptation.”
CoinDesk TV: The Magic of Music Tech
In this segment, former Pink Floyd saxophonist Scott Page and R&B artist Gifted Johnson talk about the problem of streaming platforms, the future of music tech, and the need for interactive, collaborative experiences built for audiences, both at home and in concert halls.
Muthoni Drummer Queen Performs ‘Lover’ Live at Consensus: Distributed
Muthoni Drummer Queen Performs “Lover” Live at Consensus: Distributed
