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Music - Issue #58: NFTS, Donda and Vaccinations

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Good Morning!
This week we’ve got some great articles for you about NFTs, Donda and AEG commenting if you’re not vaccinated you can’t get into a show.
Love,
Corey

Are NFTs The New Napster? This Time The Music Industry Isn’t Taking Chances
Are NFTs The New Napster? This Time The Music Industry Isn’t Taking Chances
The embrace of NFTs by Kings of Leon was a wake-up call for their record label—and the music industry, which is now racing to avoid the same mistake that almost killed it 20 years ago.
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Germany’s recorded music revenues topped $1billion in Q1 2021
Germany’s recorded music revenues topped $1billion in Q1 2021
Digital’s overall share of sales now stands at 78.6% of the market, while vinyl sales grew 49.5% in the first six months of 2021.
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AEG: If you’re not vaccinated, you’re not coming in
AEG: If you’re not vaccinated, you’re not coming in
We realize that some people might look at this as a dramatic step, but it’s the right one.“
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The major music companies now turn over $2.5m every hour – and will generate more than $20bn between them this year
The major music companies now turn over $2.5m every hour – and will generate more than $20bn between them this year
MBW’s number-crunching tells us it’s going to be a gangbusters year for the major.
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Harvard and IDK to Advise Next Generation of Artists on Music Business
Harvard and IDK to Advise Next Generation of Artists on Music Business
Musician IDK’s No Label Academy is tuition-free and aimed to empower the next generation of artists of color.
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Music industry turns to livestreaming to boost revenue
Music industry turns to livestreaming to boost revenue
Festivals, DJs and musicians are all using new tech to entertain fans and make money during Covid.
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What would it really take to decentralize the music industry?
What would it really take to decentralize the music industry?
Revelator CEO and Founder Bruno Guez outlines what it would take to fully decentralize the music industry.
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Catalog Releases Now Account for Two-Thirds of All US-Based Music Consumption
Catalog Releases Now Account for Two-Thirds of All US-Based Music Consumption
Music catalogs (encompassing songs over 18 months old) accounted for two-thirds of U.S. music consumption during 2021’s first half.
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History of OnlyFans: Tube Sites, Creators & Bella Thorne
History of OnlyFans: Tube Sites, Creators & Bella Thorne
OnlyFans took the world by storm in 2020, gaining an estimated 77 million new users and making millionaires of top creators. Here’s how the site came to be.
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Dr. Disrespect is starting his own game development studio
Dr. Disrespect is starting his own game development studio
Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm is looking to launch his own game development studio, according to a job posting listed on his Champion’s Club website.
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Techstars Startup Digest Music is curated by:
Corey Crossfield Corey Crossfield - Music Digest Curator
corey.crossfield@startupdigestmail.com
Josh Ford Josh Ford
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