Music

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.

Music Marketplace Nina Wants to Be a Bandcamp for Web 3.0
Ryley Walker and noise veteran Aaron Dilloway are among the artists already on board.


For Universal’s NFT Band, Music Is Second to Brand Identity
Kingship is a little like Gorillaz, but without the musicians.

DAO Backed by Deadmau5 to Launch on Multiple Platforms
The initiative is aiming to bring DAO governance to the music industry.

BTS Agency Hybe to Set Up Joint Venture on NFTs with Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit
The agency behind one of the world’s most succseful K-pop bands wants to look into NFTs.

Deadmau5, Gregory Siff Merge Digital and Physical Art With Solana NFT Drop
The duo is tapping metaverse studio Looks Rare to turn real-life art into NFTs.

NFT Ticketing Gets Boost With Mobile App From YellowHeart
The New York-based startup is integrating art and collectibility into event ticketing.

Martin Shkreli’s Wu-Tang Clan Album Now Belongs to a DAO
PleasrDAO, a crypto investment collective, bought the one-of-one album for $4 million in July.


