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By Corey Crossfield

Music - Issue #58: NFTS, Donda and Vaccinations

#58・ Aug 30, 2021

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Startups and change makers leveraging music and music technology to curate a more creative world.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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 - Music Digest Curator corey.crossfield@startupdigestmail.com
	Josh Ford josh.ford@startupdigestmail.com

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