The NFT market has had its ups and downs, but the current crypto crash has given the digital art world an opportunity to refocus on the art itself rather than the financial motivations behind it. As art experts discuss, the value of meaningful artwork is coming to the forefront and the NFT market is now seen as a vehicle for artists to promote their work and reach a larger audience, but with a focus on the concept and quality of the artwork rather than speculation. With the help of the traditional art world, a more equitable and empowering market is being built. Read full article here
Oddities
Why Do Modern Pop Songs Have So Many Credited Writers?
The music industry has changed dramatically over the last few decades – with the number of songwriters credited on number one hits more than doubling. This is due to a combination of factors, including money, the computer and a changing definition of what songwriting is. For example, if The Beatles’ classic “I Feel Fine” was released today, it would likely have four writers credited instead of two, due to the influence of producers, samples and interpolations. With the rise of lawsuits, artists now preemptively add songwriter credits to their songs, even if the similarities between their song and the source material are coincidental. It all goes to show that the music industry is becoming more complex and competitive. Read full article here
Merv
March 29, 2023
