Music

Lil Nas X, Grimes Featured in TikTok NFT Collection
The first “TikTok Top Moment” is set for auction next week.

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.

Metal Fans Snap Up Gwar’s ‘Scumdog’ and ‘Slave’ NFTs Amid Market Frenzy
The group’s cheapest set of NFTs sells for $20 a pop, but transferring one to a MetaMask wallet costs $125 due to the high cost of Ethereum “gas” fees.

Katy Perry, Chainsmokers, Pusha T Plow $5M Into Music Streaming Platform Audius
The leading blockchain-based music platform is getting attention from the stars.

Solana-Based Music Marketplace Launches With Aspirations to Tokenize Royalties
Solo Music follows 3LAU’s Royal platform as music-industry crypto experimentation continues.

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.’

Doja Cat Releases NFT Collection With OneOf Marketplace
The multi-platinum recording artist is bringing digital collectibles to her fans on the Tezos blockchain.

3LAU Raises $16M to Tokenize Music Royalties for Artists and Fans
Paradigm and Founders Fund each invested $7 million, the crypto-savvy DJ told CoinDesk, with Paradigm’s Fred Ehrsam joining the board.
