Beatport launches digital collectible marketplace in collaboration with Polkadot
Beatport, the leading global electronic music platform, is partnering with Polkadot, the next-generation blockchain network, to launch a digital collectible marketplace called Beatport.io. This new platform, developed in collaboration with Define Creative, will enable record labels and artists to create and sell unique digital assets while increasing fan engagement. Beatport.io will launch on Aventus, a Web3 solutions provider, and a
Audius announces acquisition of virtual platform Soundstage.fm
Audius has announced that it will be acquiring the virtual performance platform known as Soundstage.fm. This new development will further help Audius achieve its core goal and values by further empowering artists with tools and opportunities to grow their brand on their own terms. Founded in 2018, Audius's core goal has been artist empowerment, and through it's innovation and dedication has
David Guetta & MORTEN to deploy Future Rave label into the metaverse
Future Rave is set to be deployed into the metaverse, with David Guetta and MORTEN teaming up with AlphaVerse to develop a dedicated metaverse for the new music genre. Crypto Blockchain Industries (CBI) have just recently announced that the Future Rave label will offer entertainment and concert experiences, free-access forums, various NFTs and creation tools which will lead a community of music lovers within the metaverse.
ROCKI and BNB Chain launch global search for next sensation
ROCKI and BNB Chain are kicking off a contest to find the next viral sensation. The competition is part of a growing trend to incorporate web3 and blockchain technology with music to create new outlets for artists as well as find creative ways to connect directly with fans. Submit your track here. The newly announced competition will be open until August
DiscoverFeed lock Afrojack as latest act to perform at both real club & metaverse
Joining the current hype that revolves around music and the metaverse, Afrojack has been announced as the latest act to perform both in the real world and virtually, during DiscoverFeed's third digital event surrounding their remarkable concept. Expanding their network on a constant level, DiscoverFeed are well and truly cementing the link between the real and the digital world, as this
Burak Yeter kicks off first NFT project with huge single ‘Black Hole’
Returning to the release radar with another huge song and a project to go hand-in-hand with it, Burak Yeter is igniting the industry once again with his latest single titled 'Black Hole'. Following an incredible few years, Burak Yeter is keeping this momentum going and is already ensuring that 2022 is going to continue this. His newest release 'Black Hole' sees
The GameStop crypto and NFT wallet is officially here
On Monday, GameStop announced the global rollout of the beta version of its crypto wallet. This digital wallet announcement comes as the crypto and stock markets are collapsing, so it's definitely not the best moment, but Gamestop appears to be serious about releasing its digital wallet. The GameStop wallet runs on the Ethereum layer 2 mainnet rather than layer 1. In simple
Tiësto will debut his genesis NFT ‘EAGLE’ at EDC Las Vegas
Tiësto is dropping his genesis NFT and exclusive music for NFT holders and there's a way to gain early access. From May 20th to May 22nd, Insomniac is introducing the NFT art gallery at EDC Las Vegas, with artists such as Tiësto, Deadmau5, LIL Texas, Svdden Death, and others, as well as well-known NFT projects such as MoonBirds and Clonex, all
LimeWire NFT Marketplace closes deal of the century with Universal Music Group
Universal Music is embracing web3, unlike any other major label, with a new deal that has just been struck with NFT marketplace LimeWire. LimeWire, a nostalgic brand in peer-to-peer file sharing that died in 2011, is launching in may with new owners and an emphasis on, of all things, NFTs. LimeWire raised $10.4 million in a private auction and investments came
Instagram is currently testing NFT on its platform with Facebook to follow
After months of anticipation, Instagram has finally integrated sharing NFTs into its platform starting with a select few creators in America, but what does this mean for crypto enthusiasts? Last week, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri revealed that Instagram has begun testing its NFT integration with a select number of creators specifically in the United States. A selected number of creators can now
The Chainsmokers are giving away streaming royalties to fans on Royal
The Chainsmokers are giving away streaming royalties as NFT off of their album SO FAR SO GOOD to 5,000 fans for free. The Chainsmokers' fourth studio album, SO FAR SO GOOD, is about to be released at midnight, and the pair has already announced plans to distribute streaming earnings as NFT to fans. The Chaisnmokers have a history with NFT technology
Introducing the most emotive of NFT record labels: World Has You Records
Bringing to life an NFT record label like no other, AlmaD and Kristen present their brand new concept that combines art and music, in the form of World Has You Records. "A label that is designed by two music lovers for music lovers," AlmaD & Kristen say: Combining art and music in the most emotive of ways, World Has You Records
IMS Business Report 2022: 3LAU, Don Diablo, Steve Aoki & more in top list of NFT sellers
There's no secret that electronic artists have dominated the NFT space, and according to findings published by the IMS Business Report 2022, this is more evident than ever. 64% of all identified music NFT issues worth $55.4m were issued by electronic artists. By a long shot, the most successful artist in this space was 3LAU. Early on, he released NFTs to
Coinbase NFT platform is officially live
Coinbase is one of the biggest crypto exchanges in the world, and now they have officially launched their NFT platform. On Wednesday, the company released the beta version of its long-awaited non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. Coinbase launched a waitlist for the marketplace in October and received almost 1.5 million sign-ups. Coinbase will be enabling a select number of customers from a waiting
Anyma from Tale Of Us is poised to revolutionize the music industry
Anyma, one of the members of Tale Of Us has been all over Instagram and TikTok recently. The artist has been taking his audience on a journey unlike any other with the help of Italian-born visual artist Alessio De Vecchi, and his performances have been breathtaking and a one-of-a-kind experience. Anyma has been dominating the live performance game since he first presented his genesis