The Future of Music NFTs; The Collision of Gaming and Music Fandom; Chrissie Hynde Announces Bob Dylan Covers Streaming Show

Earlier this year I wrote an essay called Canons, Collectible and Copies. It outlined a web3 native “release mix” for songs, experimenting with the idea that the future of music would simultaneously embrace these three form factors.

'Fortnite' concerts, TikTok routines, virtual merch — videogames are influencing the world of music more than ever. But is that really a good thing for fans?

Chrissie Hynde announced a streaming event featuring her covers of Bob Dylan songs and more in December 2021.

Friction between artists, labels and streaming giants is at a “watershed moment” — but will anything change?

Tom Stingemore takes us behind the scenes of Hipgnosis' sync operation and its unique song management approach.

Now that everyone you know on social media has shared their Spotify Wrapped year-in-review, SoundCloud would like you to know it too has a chronicle of what you listened to over the last 11 months.

Biscuits n Groovy is a platform for superfans to stream and collect exclusive music, directly supporting their favorite artists.

Highlighting three technologies from the past and one from the future - AI turbocharges text-to-speech with a "robot DJ."

This 'present' for Apple Music subscribers also includes a behind the scenes look at the making of Elton John's Lockdown Sessions.

SiriusXM Canada announced Blue Rodeo Radio, a limited-run channel that returns to SiriusXM to celebrate the legendary Canadian country rock band and their first new album in five years.

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