#261: Are NFTs the Future? Thomas "Pip" Pipolo

Thomas Pipolo, aka Pip, is a pop artist, singer-songwriter, and NFT curator who sold $20k worth of his 'Backstage Pass' NFTs within 24 hours. As an advocate for blockchain technology in the music industry, Pip will be launching one of the first 'on-chain' record labels, Cotton Candy Records, to help artists build and grow their music careers on the blockchain. Pip and I discussed what NFTs are and how artists can use them to advance their careers. Pip shared details about his success with NFTs and how he believes NFTs will shape the future of music. This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available -https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast Dollar Store Keyboard and Ableton Live Pack Giveaway - https://koji.to/musicproduction Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Official Site - https://www.pipmusic.xyz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wYjE80aPC9C0sPFPCzyjb Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pipmusic_ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Pipmusic_ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pipmusic_/ NFT Now article on Pip - https://nftnow.com/music/an-independent-artist-just-made-20000-in-one-day-selling-nfts/ Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk