Chapter Two

Same Purpose. Same Mission. Different Direction. ⏳ Anotherblock is entering Chapter Two. chaptertwomusic.com

A single song has multiple rights associated with it, generating different types of royalties when consumed via different channels. Streaming, in particular, offers a recurrent and reliable income stream, one of the reasons that makes music a valuable asset class today. Read more about music as an asset class in our latest article. https://lnkd.in/duUnKpKW #musicindustry #musicrights #musicroyalties

What makes music a promising, valuable asset class? We explore that in our latest article. #musicbusiness #musicindustry #alternativeinvestments

We're excited to share that Elisabet Ström, our Head of Legal, will be speaking at the inaugural Blockchain Horizons: INATBA’s Academic and R&D Forum in Darmstadt, Germany on 22 May. Elisabet, along with other leading experts, will be taking part in a full-day of conversations exploring blockchain’s potential across various sectors. Her extensive knowledge in blockchain law has made her a sought-after voice in shaping discussions that bridge DLT research with global industry needs. For more information: https://lnkd.in/enk8hDEg INATBA - International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications #INATBA #BlockchainInnovation

Why aren't artists getting more from Spotify's massive payouts? We dive into a larger discussion of music streaming royalties, its payout ecosystem, and why Spotify isn’t the problem. #musicindustry #musicbusiness #spotifyroyalties #royaltypayouts

IFPI and MIDiA recently launched their respective global music reports with key numbers from how the music market did in 2023. Here’s what we found interesting: ⧉ Global recorded music revenues grew 10.2% to $28.6 billion. ⧉ 2023 marks nine consecutive years of music market growth. ⧉ Streaming grew 10.4%, forming 67.3% of the total market share. ⧉ There are now over 667 million users of paid subscription accounts.  ⧉ Non-major labels, including HYBE, saw 13% revenue growth, majors 9%. ⧉ Korean labels generated nearly 70% of non-major expanded rights revenue. With the industry’s steady growth and billions circulating annually, music rights are increasingly emerging as a strong alternative to traditional investment options.

Anotherblock was founded on the premise of making music rights liquid, creating valuable opportunities for investors, and enhancing control and freedom for creators. With our marketplace, we've shown there's a real demand for music as an investment - we’ve also made investing in hits like Rihanna's "BBHMM" and The Weeknd's "Acquainted” possible, and our offerings are generating average yields exceeding 11%. Now, we’re taking our next step - to create the global standard for public music rights offerings. Introducing anotherblock institutions We offer direct investments in music rights, which bypass the complexities of traditional finance, to professional investors. More information on anotherblock.com

The European Parliament passed the AI Act on March 13, taking a proactive approach to governing AI technologies in the region. Particularly in the context of the music industry, where concerns about AI have sparked copyright infringement debates in the US, the AI Act demonstrates a good first step towards ensuring creators and rightsholders are safeguarded in the AI era. The law requires developers of ‘general purpose AI’ (GPAI) models to keep track of and disclose what content is used in training. Any use of copyright-protected content requires the authorization of the rightsholder concerned. While some ambiguities remain to be sorted out, such as the exact definition of 'general purpose AI’, we’re excited to see how this unfolds. #AIAct #musictech #innovation #musicindustry

What Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s $690M valuation drop says about music rights as an asset? We weigh in on the discussion. #musicrights #musicbusiness #musicindustry

Cyndi Lauper recently sold a majority share of her music, in publishing and recorded music royalties, to Pophouse Entertainment. Renowned for revitalizing the catalogs of legendary artists such as ABBA and Avicii, Pophouse announced its plans to apply its unique, immersive approach to Lauper's timeless anthems, where they will enhance her IP's value through “new content and experiences, for fans old and new.” With Goldman Sachs forecasting recorded music revenue to double by 2030, the music industry is set for significant growth, and this deal is a clear indicator of the enduring and increasing appeal of music investments. It is also an acknowledgement of music rights and music intellectual property as a key asset class that is resilient, growing in value, and untapped. #musicbusiness #musicindustry #innovation #alternativeinvestments