MusicTech Rewinder - Last edition before a summer break

Happy Friday,

this is the last edition of this newsletter until August 12. I am going to spend some time in nature with limited access to the digital online world.

Enjoy the weekend, the summer and sunshine, and life in general.

Until next time.

Cheers,

Matt

The next wave of Crypto Music — danfowler.substack.com

The dominant trends that will likely shape the next phase of development

DJ Mixes in the world of streaming music (and video) — musicdatapro.medium.com

In the first two parts of this series “DJ Mixes in the world of streaming music (and video)”, I discussed how Apple Music and Spotify (and to a lesser extent Amazon Music) are promoting DJ mixes on…

Meeting in the musical metaverse: Expectations vs. reality — www.waterandmusic.com

Cutting through the hype to present tangible, focused opportunities for growth and improvement around one of the most in-demand and fundamental use cases for musical metaverse experiences today: Having fun with friends.

The $7.8 Billion Music Case of the Century — puck.news

In just a few weeks, an obscure three-judge panel will oversee a trial in the shadowy recesses of the Library of Congress that could decide the fate of Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube and more. Why isn’t anyone paying attention?

K-pop giant SM Entertainment forms JV with AmazeVR to produce immersive VR concerts for the metaverse — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com

Changing streaming’s royalty model will unlock a new music economy — midiaresearch.com

It has been an excellent year for the music industry as it enters a new era of growth. While streaming has been at the heart of this growth, there is an underlying tension between platforms and the artists...

Web3 And The Future Of Music — www.forbes.com

In this article, we explore how Web3, blockchain technology, and NFTs could transform the music industry.

What will music streaming services look like in a Web3 world? — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com

A panel of experts explores the topic of Web3 Music Services…

Three Ways the Music Industry Can Reduce NFT Speculation — dailyhodl.com

Now that the market is in turmoil, NFT market participants expect more than just a quick return. These use cases show what NFT looks like when utility is prioritized over speculation.

Your Ticket to Ride: Why Web3 is Poised to Create a Persistent Bridge Between Artists and Concertgoers — variety.com

Leading builders in the Web3 space discuss how the technology could be used to further engage music fans in the ticketing sphere.

Why Mood Is The New Musical Genre - by Tiffany Ng — zogblog.substack.com

Traditional classification systems struggle to be relevant in an age where the term “chill” means more than “R&B.”

Bacardi Uses QR Codes to Create ‘Wearable Album’ — www.asicentral.com

A new line of gender-neutral clothing from the rum brand encourages people to scan and stream the music of up-and-coming artists.

Digital Dialogue: What is Streaming Fraud? — byta.com

What is streaming fraud? Morgan and Andrew who are behind Beatdapp give their definition, why it matters to artists and the solution.