SXSW 2019
Artists In Control: Technology and the New DIY
Description:
Technology continues to change the landscape for DIY artists that want to call their own shots. In the last year, the Blockchain has appeared as a potential solution for many of the problems facing anyone looking to release music: fair pay/trade for streaming, expedited payments, transparent distribution. But what the heck is a smart contract anyway? Can these technologies really streamline royalty payments and add transparency to an until-now murky process? What impact will the new token-based economy have on how artists engage with fans and business partners? How do new Blockchain platforms stack-up as compared to existing DIY distribution and crowdfunding alternatives?
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Takeaways
- How do new Blockchain platforms stack-up as compared to existing DIY distribution and crowdfunding alternatives?
- What impact will the new token-based economy have on how artists engage with fans and business partners?
- Can these technologies really streamline royalty payments and add transparency to an until-now murky process?
Speakers
- Bill Campbell, Advisor, eMusic
- Meredith Graves, Director of Music, Kickstarter
- Damon Krukowski, Artist, Damon & Naomi
Organizer
Brandon Schmidt, Artist / Industry Relations, eMusic
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