Music
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
Alibaba Patents Blockchain System That Spots Music Copycats
The e-commerce giant has patented a blockchain-based means of vetting the originality of songs.
FBI Used Bitcoin Trail to Catch Russian Rapper Accused of Money Laundering
Rapper Maksim Boiko had claimed bundles of money he posed with in photos came from rental revenue and investments in bitcoin.
Korean Conglomerate CJ Develops Blockchain for Music Copyright
CJ, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is developing a blockchain-based music copyright management system.
Reid Hoffman's New 'Hamilton'-Inspired Crypto Rap Video Is Straight Fire
The LinkedIn co-founder teamed up with notable YouTubers to drop a battle rap between Alexander Hamilton and Satoshi Nakamoto. Who wins?
Music-Sharing Startup Audius Gives New Details on Twin Crypto Tokens
Blockchain startup Audius has revealed details of its decentralized music network's two tokens and governance system in a white paper.
Eminem's Latest Album 'Kamikaze' Features a Bitcoin Shout-Out
The rapper Eminem has given bitcoin's public awareness a boost with a mention of the cryptocurrency on his just-launched album "Kamikaze."
Zedd, 3LAU and Big Sean: Tickets On Sale for First Blockchain Music Festival
Tickets for the first music festival to run on blockchain technology this October are going on sale Thursday.
