Free to listen. Valuable to collect.

There was a lot of debate this week around Music NFT aggregators.

In short - many artists were unaware that their music was automatically populating on aggregators like Oh La La, Spinamp and FutureTape. You can find the full 5 hour conversation here.

There was a smaller conversation around compensation around these plays, but more importantly - the focus was that artists should always be in control of where their music is being distributed.

Here’s my take.

Coop 💿

@Cooopahtroopa

I believe music will trend towards being free to listen and valuable to own.

Passive streams are a funnel to active collectors.

However - if an artist does not want their music being played somewhere, they should always be able to take it down.

126

9:54 PM • Dec 10, 2022

Aggregators are extremely valuable.

Just look at DeFi projects like 1inch, Balancer or Yearn. Connecting liquidity to offer the best rate(s) possible benefits the end user.

I would argue music is no different. The more exposure an NFT gets, the higher likelihood it is that someone collects.

Very soon - I expect aggregators to allow listeners to collect directly in-app - creating the end-to-end experience Music NFTs have been missing.

After all - it’s about the relationship with the music, not how many plays it gets.

To this end, I’m proud to be starting an event series in LA called Rising Tide.

Coop 💿

@Cooopahtroopa

Introducing Rising Tide

An event series for emerging artists.

Wed, Dec 14th from 9PM - 12AM.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in LA.

Be Hear Now

176

10:17 PM • Dec 9, 2022

It’s meant to spotlight emerging artists and create a space to discover new music - beyond the tech.

If you haven’t already - smash that RSVP.

This Wednesday is going to feature a lineup of artists that very much fit the criteria.

Speaking of which - Criteria.

2500 editions (Sound’s largest collection to date) from Daniel Allan and Reo Cragun - two web3 powerhouses.

Time to take web3 music to the next level.

See you out there.

1. Daniel Allan x Reo Cragun - Criteria

2. Mija Acoustic Album Part 3

3. Reo Cragun - Terra Lago (Bloody White Remix)

4. Reo Cragun - Toxic (DLG Remix)

5. LNRZ x Wes Period - WDITIA

6. DEEGAN - Promo

7. Pat Lok - Chef Ivory (with Party Pupils)

8. X&ND - Somebody to Love

9. Dabow - Waiting

10. Marian Hill - you were always sure

11. Kevin George - Stuntin on Me

1. Daniel Allan - GYU Prequel

2. Reo Cragun - Criteria Prequel

3. RŌHKI - VOODOO

4. Bloody White x DEEGAN - Mommy

5. Grady - MORE MORE MORE

6. Marian Hill x Mark Johns - Lemme Go

7. Lackhoney - Sorry

8. Zoom (Dav Remix)

9. Zoom (Glasstempo Remix)

10. DEEGAN - YOOHOO

Two leading artists in web3 debut a 2500 edition collection - Criteria.

Daniel Allan

@imdanielallan

I’m excited to announce Criteria - an 8-track EP with @ReoCragun

It's our largest mint, dropping this Friday - Dec 16th.

The collection features 2500 editions with activations across @soundxyz_ @bonfire_tweets @oncyber @spin_amp and @arpeggi_labs

Here's what to know

157

5:56 PM • Dec 12, 2022

Sound drops a mixtape to celebrate its first year of existence.

sound.xyz (🎧,🎧)

@soundxyz_

gm. Sound officially turns one today.

Looking back at our first year:
↳ onboarded 240 artists
↳ dropped 709 tracks
↳ reached 6,200 unique collectors
↳ minted 33,771 NFTs
↳ paid $4 million directly to artists

We’re just getting started.

484

4:27 PM • Dec 7, 2022

I’m launching an event series for emerging artists in LA

Coop 💿

@Cooopahtroopa

Introducing Rising Tide

An event series for emerging artists.

Wed, Dec 14th from 9PM - 12AM.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in LA.

Be Hear Now

176

10:17 PM • Dec 9, 2022

A big conversation breaks out around music aggregators.

Green Ring

@greenringmusic

Great space from @dragaan_v1 @steph_guerrero and @grljackie last night

Opposing views discussed cordially and with an open mind by @ZironiVioletta @BlackDave and many others

Want to get my thoughts out. Maybe it helps, but rip it apart if I’m way off
x.com/i/spaces/1rmxP…

82

3:37 PM • Dec 10, 2022

Decent shares learning from its first year.

Decent

@decentxyz

It's been a year since our first artist release?! We can't believe it either.

The past 365 days have been incredible, and we can't wait to keep growing alongside you. Read more about our ~decent~ journey at
mirror.xyz/0xBAfb15bF1523…

36

6:05 PM • Dec 9, 2022

Reo Cragun’s remix contest kicks off a wave of Framework remixes.

Arpeggi Labs

@arpeggi_labs

Zoom has undoubtedly been our most impressive remix competition to date. With over 35 absolutely incredible submissions, we can't congratulate the participants and winners enough. arpeggi.io/reo

Hear clips of @ReoCragun's selects and our POAP winners below

Reo Cragun

@ReoCragun

There were so many fire submissions for the @arpeggi_labs remixes that it was extremely difficult to come to a conclusion. I had to phone @imdanielallan in order to narrow it down, but in the end we’ve chosen @_Glasstempo and @producedbydav as the top two.

18

6:45 PM • Dec 7, 2022

1. Austin Hurwtiz x Troy Carter

2. 

   Iman 🦋 Europe

   @ImanEurope

   GM!
   
   i am so honored that @noisedao and @wallace__morgan chose to highlight the first Sound Lounge Live event + my journey as an artist. it feels so good to be seen for my hard work! thank you so much.
   
   if you have 5 minutes, please give this a read! link below.

   

   81

   4:24 PM • Dec 7, 2022

This Week in Music NFTs is free to subscribe. Follow me to stay up with the latest!

Disclosure: I am an investor in Sound, Decent and Apreggi. I am a co-host of Rising Tide. I am a project manager of Criteria. I am a collector of most of the artists mentioned in Freshly Minted.

Free to listen. Valuable to collect.

There was a lot of debate this week around Music NFT aggregators.

In short - many artists were unaware that their music was automatically populating on aggregators like Oh La La, Spinamp and FutureTape. You can find the full 5 hour conversation here.

There was a smaller conversation around compensation around these plays, but more importantly - the focus was that artists should always be in control of where their music is being distributed.

Here’s my take.

Coop 💿

@Cooopahtroopa

I believe music will trend towards being free to listen and valuable to own.

Passive streams are a funnel to active collectors.

However - if an artist does not want their music being played somewhere, they should always be able to take it down.

126

9:54 PM • Dec 10, 2022

Aggregators are extremely valuable.

Just look at DeFi projects like 1inch, Balancer or Yearn. Connecting liquidity to offer the best rate(s) possible benefits the end user.

I would argue music is no different. The more exposure an NFT gets, the higher likelihood it is that someone collects.

Very soon - I expect aggregators to allow listeners to collect directly in-app - creating the end-to-end experience Music NFTs have been missing.

After all - it’s about the relationship with the music, not how many plays it gets.

To this end, I’m proud to be starting an event series in LA called Rising Tide.

Coop 💿

@Cooopahtroopa

Introducing Rising Tide

An event series for emerging artists.

Wed, Dec 14th from 9PM - 12AM.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in LA.

Be Hear Now

176

10:17 PM • Dec 9, 2022

It’s meant to spotlight emerging artists and create a space to discover new music - beyond the tech.

If you haven’t already - smash that RSVP.

This Wednesday is going to feature a lineup of artists that very much fit the criteria.

Speaking of which - Criteria.

2500 editions (Sound’s largest collection to date) from Daniel Allan and Reo Cragun - two web3 powerhouses.

Time to take web3 music to the next level.

See you out there.

1. Daniel Allan x Reo Cragun - Criteria

2. Mija Acoustic Album Part 3

3. Reo Cragun - Terra Lago (Bloody White Remix)

4. Reo Cragun - Toxic (DLG Remix)

5. LNRZ x Wes Period - WDITIA

6. DEEGAN - Promo

7. Pat Lok - Chef Ivory (with Party Pupils)

8. X&ND - Somebody to Love

9. Dabow - Waiting

10. Marian Hill - you were always sure

11. Kevin George - Stuntin on Me

1. Daniel Allan - GYU Prequel

2. Reo Cragun - Criteria Prequel

3. RŌHKI - VOODOO

4. Bloody White x DEEGAN - Mommy

5. Grady - MORE MORE MORE

6. Marian Hill x Mark Johns - Lemme Go

7. Lackhoney - Sorry

8. Zoom (Dav Remix)

9. Zoom (Glasstempo Remix)

10. DEEGAN - YOOHOO

Two leading artists in web3 debut a 2500 edition collection - Criteria.

Daniel Allan

@imdanielallan

I’m excited to announce Criteria - an 8-track EP with @ReoCragun

It's our largest mint, dropping this Friday - Dec 16th.

The collection features 2500 editions with activations across @soundxyz_ @bonfire_tweets @oncyber @spin_amp and @arpeggi_labs

Here's what to know

157

5:56 PM • Dec 12, 2022

Sound drops a mixtape to celebrate its first year of existence.

sound.xyz (🎧,🎧)

@soundxyz_

gm. Sound officially turns one today.

Looking back at our first year:
↳ onboarded 240 artists
↳ dropped 709 tracks
↳ reached 6,200 unique collectors
↳ minted 33,771 NFTs
↳ paid $4 million directly to artists

We’re just getting started.

484

4:27 PM • Dec 7, 2022

I’m launching an event series for emerging artists in LA

Coop 💿

@Cooopahtroopa

Introducing Rising Tide

An event series for emerging artists.

Wed, Dec 14th from 9PM - 12AM.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in LA.

Be Hear Now

176

10:17 PM • Dec 9, 2022

A big conversation breaks out around music aggregators.

Green Ring

@greenringmusic

Great space from @dragaan_v1 @steph_guerrero and @grljackie last night

Opposing views discussed cordially and with an open mind by @ZironiVioletta @BlackDave and many others

Want to get my thoughts out. Maybe it helps, but rip it apart if I’m way off
x.com/i/spaces/1rmxP…

82

3:37 PM • Dec 10, 2022

Decent shares learning from its first year.

Decent

@decentxyz

It's been a year since our first artist release?! We can't believe it either.

The past 365 days have been incredible, and we can't wait to keep growing alongside you. Read more about our ~decent~ journey at
mirror.xyz/0xBAfb15bF1523…

36

6:05 PM • Dec 9, 2022

Reo Cragun’s remix contest kicks off a wave of Framework remixes.

Arpeggi Labs

@arpeggi_labs

Zoom has undoubtedly been our most impressive remix competition to date. With over 35 absolutely incredible submissions, we can't congratulate the participants and winners enough. arpeggi.io/reo

Hear clips of @ReoCragun's selects and our POAP winners below

Reo Cragun

@ReoCragun

There were so many fire submissions for the @arpeggi_labs remixes that it was extremely difficult to come to a conclusion. I had to phone @imdanielallan in order to narrow it down, but in the end we’ve chosen @_Glasstempo and @producedbydav as the top two.

18

6:45 PM • Dec 7, 2022

1. Austin Hurwtiz x Troy Carter

2. 

   Iman 🦋 Europe

   @ImanEurope

   GM!
   
   i am so honored that @noisedao and @wallace__morgan chose to highlight the first Sound Lounge Live event + my journey as an artist. it feels so good to be seen for my hard work! thank you so much.
   
   if you have 5 minutes, please give this a read! link below.

   

   81

   4:24 PM • Dec 7, 2022

This Week in Music NFTs is free to subscribe. Follow me to stay up with the latest!

Disclosure: I am an investor in Sound, Decent and Apreggi. I am a co-host of Rising Tide. I am a project manager of Criteria. I am a collector of most of the artists mentioned in Freshly Minted.