Grammy week here in LA.
While we should be proud of what we’ve built with web3 music - we have a very long way to go.
In its current form, web3 music is an interesting sandbox. Traditional players and aware of it, but it’s a very low priority.
There’s a clear disconnect between the passion the industry has for top-charting hits on Spotify and the latest drops on Sound.
This is why my biggest goal for this year is to focus on the music.
To develop artists and grow their traditional fanbase alongside their collectors.
In many ways, we’re still in the 1st or 2nd inning.
There’s a lot of room for growth, and I ask myself everyday how we can challenge ourselves to bring these stories to life.
One way is through collectives.
With LNRZ, Sable Valley and Good Society all ramping up, expect to see a big movement around collectives in the months to come.
In the meantime, here’s what to watch out for.
Upcoming Drops
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Angelbaby x Reo Cragun - 2055
Freshly Minted
Listen to Freshly Minted on Spinamp
Top Stories
Hume Partners with CAA
Angelbaby gets an agent thanks to a partnership with CAA
Heds Announces HedsTAPE11 with Mija
Heds shares their newest mixtape featuring Mija
Sound Debuts Custom Allowlists
Sound makes it easy for artist to allowlist collectors for their drops
3LAU Runs an Experiment Using Manifold
3LAU explores open editions with a limited time drop on Manifold
Ink Launches Ink Live
Ink shares a new virtual signature experience for artists
Bello Launches Custom Searches
Bello gives creators more tools to engage with their collectors.
Spinamp Launches App Updates
Spinamp shares new ways to engage with their web3 music player
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Disclosure: I am an investor in Hume, Heds, Sound and Ink. I have also collected most of the songs mentioned in Freshly Minted.