Blockchain

TikTok has taken a step towards uncovering what that future might actually look like for everyday artists.

Serenade founder Max Shand described the platform's model as being "punk rock ethics built into a product".

The blockchain streaming service will allow artists to upload their tracks to the TikTok Sounds library for use in videos across the platform.

BlockPlay will allow artists to sell their music as NFTs while retaining all copyrights and commercial control over their intellectual property.

Alison Wonderland's NFT project has already generated over $2 million in sales.

The NFT's owner will also get lifetime access to Melodie and Viddyoze's platforms.

The NFT live concert series will spotlight 10 emerging Australian acts.

Just how much money is being left on the table due to lack of metadata? TIO chats to music producer “Bassy” Bob Brockman about new technology, Blockstamped.

Cohen's EMC keynote looked into the future at the problems facing musicians and labels .

Mark Muggeridge looks at three of the technologies likely to have the biggest impact over the next few years.