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Zedd Announces Immersive “Diorama” NFT With New Music, His Most Ambitious Visual Project Yet
In the increasingly oversaturated world of NFTs, Zedd sought out to create something that stood out. In his words, he wanted to create “the best NFT there is.” By the looks of it, his latest effort in the very least certainly deserves to be in the conversation. The immersive visuals guide us through a journey of miniature rooms and environments to the inimitable sounds of Zedd. In his announcement, the Grammy-winning artist explained that initially he was using one particular synth to soundtrack the clip, but upon seeing the finished product, he returned to square one to switch things up. The final result is a melody that morphs with the visual environments, appropriately framing the mood and tone of each scene. At the tail end of the journey, the camera takes us into one of th...
Dr. Luke’s Prescription Songs Company Offers Songwriters Bitcoin As Compensation Option
Dr. Luke‘s publishing company, Prescription Songs, has announced that songwriters will have the ability to receive royalty payments in Bitcoin going forward. The organization took to social media today to announce the groundbreaking move, stating that they are the first publishing company to offer its creators such a compensation option. According to the producer, the idea soon became a no-brainer after multiple creators began inquiring about the possibility of being paid in Bitcoin. The transactions will be conducted by bitcoin payment services provider, Bitpay, according to Digital Music News. “Prescription Songs has always been an industry leader providing the best services to our songwriters, producers and artists,” Dr. Luke said in a statement. “Some of our cre...
Someone Bought Lindsay Lohan’s Electronic Music NFT for $85,000
The auction for Lindsay Lohan’s new NFT has concluded with a winning bid of 85,484.09. No, this is not an April Fools’ joke. Lohan’s NFT (non-fungible token) sale comprised a motion graphic featuring animated butterflies that flap their wings in unison with a digitized Lohan’s blinking eyes. The artwork is soundtracked by a new song called “Lullaby” in which she sings over an electronic beat produced by Manuel Riva. Lohan’s item was sold on FansForever, a marketplace that touts itself as a hub to invest in exclusive celebrity NFTs, and purchased using the Tron (TRX) cryptocurrency. Prior to the end of the auction, the former Disney actress had shared a preview and referred to the sale as “history in the making,” later claiming in a sinc...
Calvin Harris Believes NFTs Could Revolutionize the Music Industry
International dance music superstar Calvin Harris is just the latest in a revolving door of musicians and performers to board the NFT (non-fungible token) train. And he believes the space has the potential to revolutionize the music industry, according to comments made during his recent appearance on the Clubhouse-hosted Good Time Show. Harris appeared on Good Time Show last week to promote his new NFT collection “Technofish,” a collaborative series with music video director Emil Nava. Harris and Nava’s NFT collection has since sold, with the final piece going for a whopping $108,888.00. A teaser image of Calvin Harris and Emil Nava’s “Technofish” NFT,” which sold for over $108,000. Calvin Harris/Emil Nava Harris recognized...
Oil and Water: How ArtGrails.com is Changing the NFT Space Through Unusual Collaborations
In the business world they say “you can mine either mine for gold or you can sell pickaxes.” In brothers Avery Andon and Alec Monopoly‘s case, they’ve got both bases covered and then some. Andon, a veteran art consultant and founder of ArtLife Gallery, and Alec, a prolific visual artist and pop culture phenomenon, are the latest to join the NFT arena, and they’re tackling the space thoughtfully, from all angles. The duo recently launched ArtGrails.com, an NFT platform bringing a uniquely collaborative vision to the flourishing blockchain-powered digital art space. The launch also saw the minting of several new pieces from Alec Monopoly himself, a renowned street artist who is taking the opportunity to explore new artistic avenues. ArtGrails.com launched with a...
Never Say Die Becomes First Record Label to Offer Free NFTs
Never Say Die officially joined the NFT rat race this month with the debut of their “Rebirth” collection, which was made available on Nifty Gateway. Now, just a few short weeks later, they are making history in an industry first for electronic music labels by dropping a free NFT to their fans. The free release comes in partnership with Sweet to commemorate the legacy of the now-defunct Never Say Die: Black Label imprint, which recently shuttered indefinitely. The one-time-only NFT drop will have a limited run of 2,000 copies and is officially available as of today, March 31st at 3PM ET (12PM PT). Never Say Die understands the desire to own a rare piece of its history and wants to make it more accessible to a wider audience. Following this first free drop, they will b...
Calvin Harris Shares Preview of NFT Debut With Never-Before-Heard Music
As the NFT hysteria continues to grip the arts sector, dance music luminary Calvin Harris is the latest to enter the fray. Harris’ debut NFT drop is a joint effort with longtime collaborator and creative partner Emil Nava, who has worked with the Grammy Award-winning artist on a bevy of videos, graphics, and live show visuals. The nature-inspired digital art collection, dubbed “TECHNOFISH,” features five kaleidoscopic videos alongside exclusive, never-before-heard music. Check out a preview of “TECHNOFISH” below. Considering the immense carbon footprint of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, Harris has opted to direct a portion of the funds from sales to organizations working to reduce carbon emissions. “Working with decarbonization advisor Aerial a ...
Never Say Die Announces Debut NFT Collection
Never Say Die is set to become the next big electronic label to release its own NFT collection. Announced on Saturday across their social media pages, the “Rebirth” collection will be released later this week on Nifty Gateway. While the specific contents of the collection have not yet been shared, the teaser video features a skull fashioned with gold accessories, which should give fans a good idea of what to expect. Considering the fact that the leading digital artist, Beeple, recently sold a single NFT for $69 million, the hype surrounding the blockchain-powered artwork has never been higher. Those who keep up with the wild world of digital collectibles may remember that longtime Never Say Die favorite Zomboy released his own collection on the online ...
3LAU, Gramatik, More to Headline “The Beat Goes Live” Benefit Show
Bringing together artists and venues from around the globe, virtual events platform Paarti is gearing up for a big weekend of music streaming with their new THE BEAT GOES LIVE online festival. Taking place March 19th to 21st, proceeds will go directly to music venues and unspecified charities of their choice. Paarti is also ensuring THE BEAT GOES LIVE capitalizes on the current NFT boom by awarding exclusive digital artworks to top live donors. 3LAU, who recently sold a collection of NFT items for a record-breaking $11.6 million, is slated to kick off the weekend at 10AM PT (1PM ET) with a 30-minute set. Gramatik is also set to headline with his collaborative Cyberpunk project with Luxas. Notably, in 2017, Gramatik became the first artist to tokenize revenue streams.&n...
Dillon Francis Mints Psychedelic NFT for Charitable Cause
Dillon Francis is diving deeper into the blockchain game by launching a new NFT, which is available now for charity auction. Developed by 3D artist Nicole Ruggiero, the quirky NFT titled “I think there’s something wrong with my phone” features a trippy visual of a translucent, paper-like cellphone interface. Synced to a beat crafted by Francis himself, the music pairs appropriately with the scene at hand featuring a thumping bassline and a swirling chorus of distorted background vox. The sale of the psychedelic visual will go towards an environmentally friendly cause as the artists have pledged to plant 100 trees in the winner’s name. You can make your bids here. Dillon Francis and Ruggiero first connected just a couple weeks ago, when the former purchas...
ODESZA to Release Debut NFT Collection
As lockdown measures and the absence of live music events continue into a second year, the EDM community has recently experienced an explosion in the popularity of NFTs. The items have emerged as a means for artists to gain financial support during a time when many performers’ livelihoods remain uncertain. For those unfamiliar, an NFT, or non-fungible token, is a digital collectible item. NFTs are stored on a decentralized blockchain and can never be deleted or replicated, meaning that the person who buys or obtains one will be the sole owner. In the electronic music space, NFTs often appear as digital artworks accompanied by exclusive music. Following the likes of Flume, Disclosure, and many more, ODESZA is the latest major dance music act t...
Audius’ $AUDIO Token Reaches All-Time High, But Payouts are Still to Come
Music streaming service Audius has seen a recent surge of popularity since its beta phase in October 2019 and ensuing public launch a year later. The controversial blockchain-powered platform’s cryptocurrency token, $AUDIO, has hit a new all-time high after Audius surpassed 3 million active users, according to Cointelegraph. The report claims that the beginning of March 2021 saw the price of $AUDIO go from a low of $0.38 to a new all-time high of $0.79 on March 4th, and spike from $3 million to a record $55 million trading volume. While that’s certainly good news for the project and its decentralized approach to music streaming, Audius still hasn’t publicly shared information on how or when its users will obtain $AUDIO. According to an&...
