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Songs Synthesized From COVID-19’s Genetic Code Can Now Be Purchased as NFTs
Exploring nonstandard methods of music creation has been well on the rise in the age of big data and artificial intelligence. In one such data-driven music project titled ViroMusic, music producers have iterated upon this approach to even begin synthesizing genetic code into songs. The process of developing these songs began with software sifted through the contents of COVID-19’s RNA to identify strands of data which could be turned into music. A proprietary algorithm subsequently translates the data sets into musical notes, leading to a melodic progression that could be played by a musician. ViroMusic call this transformative process DNA Sonification. In total, a series of 10,000 sequences were synthesized into songs, which were then minted as NFTs. Musicians soundtracked the o...
Don Diablo’s $1.2 Million NFT to Be Displayed Alongside Works By Basquiat, Banksy, Andy Warhol
Don Diablo‘s latest groundbreaking NFT venture comes with a spaceship-like physical structure, the largest to ever be attached to a tokenized collectible sale. The NFT, dubbed “HΞXHIBIT III,” was recently sold to a museum collection that houses original works by the likes of Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy. Auctioned off by Sotheby’s for $1.2 million, the project marks a milestone for Diablo and further legitimizes the digital art world in which the EDM producer is an unquestioned pioneer. Don Diablo’s “HΞXHIBIT III” physical NFT. c/o Press Also making history is the scale of “HΞXHIBIT III,” which comes paired with one of the largest physical art pieces to ever be attached to an NFT. ...
The Guitar Used By Nile Rodgers to Record Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” Is Up for Auction
Finally—an auction not happening in the metaverse or being sold as an NFT. Iconic guitarist, songwriter, and record producer Nile Rodgers is donating nearly 160 electric guitars, amps, synthesizers, and more to be put up for auction, which will be hosted by Christie’s. All net proceeds will benefit the We Are Family Foundation and the auction will begin on Thursday, December 16th at 10AM ET. All of the musical instruments up for auction are ones that Rodgers has used throughout his seminal career, including the 1981 Tokai guitar he used to record Daft Punk‘s single “Get Lucky” (with Pharrell Williams). Rodgers’ 1987 Porsche 930 Targa Turbo will also be up for auction, estimated to be worth $150,000 to $200,000. Recommended Articles ...
Bite-Sized Audio Sharing App humit Aims to Redefine How Fans Connect Through Music
humit is on a mission to change the way people connect through music discovery. Backed by Antler, a Singapore-based early-stage VC firm, the app was launched last year by three self-described music geeks: Rohit Ganapathy, Prithvi Sankar, and Ishaan Negi. Since then, they’ve worked tirelessly to develop their audio-first social platform with hopes to inspire a paradigm shift in the way music is consumed. “Back in college, we did not know how to build an app or anything about licensing content, so we created these Facebook and WhatsApp communities for likeminded listeners to share and discover music,” Sankar explained. “Soon we realized that the current music streaming services lack compelling social features. And while existing social networks are great for shar...
VRJAM Launches Public Token Sale to Revolutionize Metaverse Music Experiences
The concept of the metaverse and speculation about its impact on the future of the music industry have been buzzworthy topics throughout 2021, and those conversations are only just beginning. According to EMERGEN Research, the current $47 billion metaverse sector is expected to continue growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 43.3% through 2028. And with a long runway of upside ahead, VRJAM is wasting no time in an effort to become an early frontrunner in the emerging metaverse concert space. In partnership with Enjin.io, VRJAM is taking a multi-faceted, artist-first approach in delivering turnkey-style NFT solutions and providing a platform for virtual concerts that are easily monetized by performers. VRJAM seeks to bring artists closer to their fans by providing the...
Kàra Màr Is the First AI-Driven Social Artist to Release an Album On Spotify
Kàra Màr, an AI-powered DJ developed by Sensorium Galaxy, has released their debut album. According to the metaverse company, they are the first AI-driven social artist to release a full-length album on Spotify. While we’ve seen AI artists perform live DJ sets and write songs, we’ve yet to receive an entire album released on the streaming giant. The pounding techno album, dubbed Anthropic Principle, comprises eight instrumental tracks that Sensorium Galaxy says connects Kàra Màr directly to their backstory: Meet Kàra Màr, an AI-empowered virtual artist from Sensorium Galaxy metaverse ahead of their first performance in PRISM World. Cutting-edge look, non-binary gender. As their back-story tells, Berlin-based techno DJ and producer make for a special case in ...
deadmau5 and Portugal. The Man Could Achieve First Platinum-Selling Song Distributed Exclusively as NFT
deadmau5 and Portugal. The Man are seeking to take their new collaboration Platinum exclusively through the use of NFTs. In a groundbreaking use case, the artists are minting one million copies of their collaboration, dubbed “this is fine,” on the NEAR blockchain. Fans can pick up a copy via the Mintbase NFT marketplace. Copies of the NFT are being sold for 0.25 NEAR each, equivalent to around $2.25 USD. The methodology harkens back to the days of downloading iTunes singles for $1.29 each back in the pre-streaming era. Outside of the single itself the purchase includes a copy of the track’s cover art, which was developed collaboratively between Smearballs—the designer behind deadmau5’s surrealist “Monophobia” music video—and Woode...
Martin Garrix Invests In Disruptive Dutch Audio Tech Startup Mayht
Nearly two months after a strategic investment in the metaverse, Martin Garrix has led a new funding round for Dutch audio tech startup Mayht. Garrix, alongside Swedish solar cell company Exeger and venture capital firm Forward.One, have helped Mayht raise over $10 million. The disruptive company has reinvented the core inner-workings of speakers with their Heartmotion technology. Their innovative tech will reduce the overall footprint of speakers, allowing massive sound systems to be packaged in a much smaller size. It could prove to be a staggering development for the audio industry. According to a press release issued to announce the funding, Mayht’s executive team believes their tech could revolutionize the home entertainment, portable device, voice assistant, soundbar...
You Can Now Easily Find Music From Your Favorite Netflix Shows On Spotify
Forget having to remember that one song from that one show you watched on Netflix. With Netflix and Spotify‘s new partnership, the two media conglomerates offer users access to easily find the music and podcasts within their favorites shows, like the wildly popular Squid Game, which received many electronic remixes and has crossed over into the EDM hive mind. Netflix Hub offers soundtracks and playlists from hit shows like Narcos: Mexico, Stranger Things, La Casa De Papel, and many more. It will also feature podcasts like Netflix Is A Daily Joke, 10/10 Would Recommend, and You Can’t Make This Up. Recommended Articles This partnership is not an advertisement for Netflix on Spotify’s platform. Both companies reportedly identified a strong opportunity to work together ...
3LAU Is Giving Away a Singular Copy of a New Song And Its Rights—As an NFT
3LAU is continuing to define the future of NFT technology with an innovative project that will reward one investor with an exclusive song they can personally call their own. The project, titled “WAVEFORM,” is the marquee offering in a collaboration between the Christie’s auction house, NFT platform OpenSea, and 3LAU’s own Royal business venture, which is dedicated to facilitating the tokenization of music on the blockchain. “WAVEFORM” is the title of an original 3LAU track with only one copy in existence. Whomever takes it home at auction will enjoy full mastering and publishing rights to the intellectual property, meaning the owner can choose to distribute, monetize, remix, and even rename the track as they see fit. The NFT also includes a physical...
“Rave Bunnies” Metaverse Project Dangles Carrots to Festival Lovers Looking to Profit From Crypto-Gaming
A new NFT project looking to tap into the $10 billion raving market has arrived—and it’s as colorful and imaginative as one would expect. For those still attempting to wrap their minds around the possibilities of the metaverse, prepare yourselves, because soon there will be the world’s first Bunnyverse to discover thanks to a zany NFT concept called Rave Bunnies. The Bunnyverse combines a virtual music festival experience with play-to-earn-style gaming, an emerging genre of blockchain-based games whereby players have the chance to earn income by way of mere participation. Don’t be fooled by the initial appearances of these fluffy woodland critters. According to a press release, players will need to work to arm their avatar bunnies to the teeth to take on adversa...
Planning a Music Promotion In 2022? Don’t Miss This Expert’s Free Workshop
Viberate, the leading music analytics platform, has joined forces with industry veteran Jay Gilbert, who has created successful marketing plans for Nirvana, The Police, and Guns N’ Roses, among others, to teach labels and artists how to use music data for profitable digital strategies. The exclusive workshop will be hosted online on Wednesday, December 8th at 12PM ET (9AM PT, 6PM CET) and aims to showcase how major labels and top artists use music analytics to create promotional campaigns and measure their effectiveness, and how anyone else can learn as well. The session is free of charge, but limited to 500 people. Aside from Label Logic founder Gilbert, the webinar will be hosted by Miha Vidmajer, an experienced digital product manager at Viberate. “Using data in marketin...
