True empowerment of artists, fans and collectors means revolution in the music industry, and it goes beyond blockchain tech. It exceeds the innovative capabilities of digital assets made possible by web3 advances. It surpasses the expectations of today’s major record labels, whose executives care more about the bottom line than the relationship between artists and their fans.
At Gala Music, we understand that while artists make the music, fans make the music possible. This is why we’ve basically thrown out the traditional music industry’s playbook and created a new system that returns power to the artists and their fans.
One of the most important results of our rapidly growing web3 music revolution is the rise of our All Access Store, where we blur the lines between digital and IRL to bring you All Access Experiences.
Music is Meant to be Experienced
Directly supporting your favorite artists on Gala Music makes it possible for them to make music for a living– That’s the dawn of the new music world. It’s a world that breaks down the barriers separating artists from their craft, rather than building them up. It’s a world that rewards fans for encouraging the most deserving musicians, with multiple layers of incentives. Perhaps most importantly, it’s a world where music goes beyond listening, into the immersive realm of experience.
When you listen to a passionate musician’s track, you can step for a few minutes into their shoes to share both turmoil and triumph. By encouraging our artists to create and sell All Access Experiences, we’re giving you a chance to go even deeper, to immerse yourself in the passion that flows from your favorite sounds.
Check out some of the latest Experiences available in the All Access store, only available for a limited time and while supplies last!
All Access Experiences are limited supply, VIP items offered by artists through the Gala Music platform. So when you find an All Access Experience you like, you’ll want to secure yours as quickly as possible by purchasing the NFT in the All Access Store.
As an exclusive utility sink for Gala Music’s official token, All Access Experiences can exclusively be purchased for $MUSIC on GalaChain. When you generate $MUSIC rewards for owning and hosting tracks or for operating a Jukebox Node, your rewards are awarded as a GalaChain Mint Allowance, allowing you to mint directly to your GalaChain wallet at no additional cost whenever is convenient for you.
Once you spend your $MUSIC on the All Access Experience, you’ll receive a token that is redeemable for the actual experience or item offered. You’ll find your collected All Access Experiences in the “Experiences” area of your Collection page.
If the experience you’re redeeming involves a physical item, you’ll be prompted for additional information such as recipient name and mailing address at the time of redemption.
When physical items are involved, pay attention to the specific item details before purchasing. Some items are restricted by location, and not all physical items are available all over the world.
Time to get transported to a new realm of sound with Earthlings’ next track “Fly Dreams”, featuring Butcher Kuts. Landing tomorrow on May 30th, 2024, this hip hop/indie instrumental expedition marks the second track release of Earthlings in the web3 universe of Gala Music.
The Signature Edition of their debut Gala Music track, “Prophets Dropped,” is still available while supplies last. Check it out at the link below.
Earthlings is the visionary producer duo of Faze.One and SpaceBar. Originating from the far reaches of the galaxy in the year 2182, Earthlings have traveled back to our present time to share their futuristic soundscapes. With a mission to recharge the soul through music, Earthlings are here to reshape our musical landscape.
“Fly Dreams” is a unique blend of hip hop and instrumental music, produced by SpaceBar and Faze.One with masterful scratches by Butcher Kuts. This track invites listeners to enter the dream realm and experience a soulful recharge. It’s an auditory journey that promises to elevate your senses and leave you dreaming fly.
Signature Edition Release
In true Gala Music style, “Fly Dreams” will be released as a Signature Edition, with only 100 reward enabled digital copies available. The track will drop at 1pm PT on Thursday, May 30th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of the future, supporting top notch emerging artists as they ascend into the Gala Music stratosphere.
Get Rewarded for Discovering New Music
Like almost all Gala Music NFT tracks, ownership of “Fly Dreams” is integrated with Gala Music’s unique rewards system. By pairing the track with an active Jukebox Node, track owners can collect daily $MUSIC rewards based on the track’s popularity on the platform. This innovative system ensures that both artists and fans continually benefit from the music they love.
To take the reward experience even further, Gala Music community members are invited to run Jukebox Nodes that power the decentralized music network. Licensed community operators contribute computing power to host songs (up to ten per node with upgrade slot capabilities) in exchange for even more $MUSIC rewards. Running a powered up Jukebox Node is the best way to stack $MUSIC in a hurry.
Join the Revolution
Gala Music is redefining the music industry by empowering artists and connecting them directly with fans while rewarding what they truly deserve for sharing their art with the world. With blockchain technology powered by GalaChain, Gala Music provides a transparent, fair and rewarding experience for all participants. By supporting Earthlings and other artists, you are joining a revolution that values creativity and community.
Listen Now
Don’t miss out on “Fly Dreams” by Earthlings. Set your alarms for 1pm PT on May 30th, 2024, and be among the first to own this awesome track. Visit Gala Music to listen now and immerse yourself in the future of music.
After what felt like an eternity of chilling, FutureBoy bobbed his head to life and emerged from his LoFi trance state of hibernation to a world filled with bumping beats and pristine right angles.
Racing with a flood of creative thoughts ranging from the present to the future, FutureBoy’s mind struggled for a grip on the one aspect of time that had always eluded him: The past. When the now is so epic and the future is packed with such monumental ideas, who could possibly leave room for memories? Still, he could recognize the low-lighted room around, the musty couch beneath, and his faithful companion pecking away at the controller like a feather clad video game goddess.
“Pluck!” he suddenly exclaimed, and at the sound of her name, she looked up rigidly from her pecking, ready to spring into action.
The soothing sick beats were bumping as loud as ever from the pixelated record player in the corner of the bachelor pad. Good cleaning groove, he thought. With a big yawn from his mouthless face, FutureBoy was about to get up when he felt a strange tingling through his skeleton.
“Something is about to happen,” said FutureBoy, rising to his feet and dusting off his jacket’s front plane.
“Bercawlk,” Chicken replied. She had a unique way of spelling chicken sounds.
Suddenly a strange and otherworldly portal appeared and both FutureBoy and Pluck were relocated to a trendy beachside speakeasy. Using his uncanny sense of geo-location, FutureBoy knew instantly that he was in Ibiza, Spain. All around, the VOX were dancing, waving their jointless arms, kicking their legs and bobbing their heads to the beat.
With a quick glance at the stage, FutureBoy fell in love.
Behind a DJ rig that was sleeker, shinier and squarer than anything FutureBoy could imagine, stood a vision of beauty cubed. She was more than a DJ. She was the life of the party. She was the flippingparty. She made the rest of the VOX chumps in the speakeasy look like Legos. Without her, this entire animation would completely lack a focal point. FutureBoy was so enamored that he was oblivious to Chicken’s incessant pecking at his left ankle.
He could count only a few pixels in her eyes, so it was a wonder they could contain such boundless beauty. When they looked back at him, their future life together flashed through his mind in an instant he never wanted to end.
Presented by FutureBoy and Gala Girl, Future Boxes are now available on Gala Music in limited supply. For only $4.99, each Future Box contains three items. From exclusive NFT tracks from our heroes to limited IRL merch, $GALA, $MUSIC, playable VOX characters and more, these boxes are sure to equip you for the epic future of interoperability with VOX and Gala Music!
Tuesday, May 21st, at 1pm PT, is going to be legendary. Tha Dogg Pound, the iconic Death Row Records duo, is dropping two exclusive tracks on Gala Music. And if you’re a proud owner of Snoop’s Stashbox, you get an early shot at these gems with a special presale starting at 12pm PT with a 20% discount!
Artists: Tha Dogg Pound (ft. Snoop Dogg & J. Black) (prod. by Soopafly)
Quantity: 100 tracks
Price: $100 each
Why This Drop is Special
Tha Dogg Pound, made up of West Coast legends Kurupt and Daz Dillinger, were pivotal in Death Row Records’ rise. Their contribution to hip hop is massive, and they’ve been rocking solo careers since 1998. This drop brings them back together, ready to unleash some classic West Coast fire.
With over 40 tracks already dropped on the platform, October London is a Gala Music fan favorite whose smooth vibes alongside Snoop and Tha Dogg Pound is something you don’t want to miss.
What’s the Deal with Snoop’s Stashbox?
If you’ve got Snoop’s Stashbox, you know the perks. This exclusive early adopter Gala Music item included multiple Legacy Edition NFT tracks and a lifetime VIP club membership. It’s your golden ticket to allowlist access for high-profile sales like this one. If you’re a member of that VIP club, you’ll qualify for the presale.
The Presale Advantage
Stashbox owners get a whole hour from 12pm PT to scoop up these tracks before they go on general sale at 1pm PT. With only 100 copies of each track, this presale window is crucial if you want to secure these rare collectibles.
Don’t Miss Out!
This is a rare chance to own exclusive tracks from the icons of hip-hop. Set your reminders–make sure your Gala Music account is ready for the drop.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a new listener, this drop is a piece of music history.
Listen now and be part of the Gala Music revolution. Don’t let these tracks slip through your fingers.
Web3 wallets are fundamental tools that allow users to interact with decentralized applications (dApps) like Gala Music.
While a traditional wallet stores currency, a web3 wallet stores cryptographic keys—both public and private—that represent ownership and provide the functionality to interact with various blockchain networks.
Importance of Web3 Wallets
Web3 wallets are not just storage units for cryptocurrencies but gateways to a burgeoning ecosystem of decentralized applications that allow you to:
Manage Identities: Your wallet can act as your digital identity in the web3 space, enabling interactions with dApps without the need for traditional login systems.
Execute Transactions: You can send and receive cryptocurrencies, interact with smart contracts, and engage with various blockchain functions directly from your wallet.
Hold Assets: Beyond cryptocurrencies, web3 wallets can hold a variety of digital assets, including NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), which are critical for platforms like Gala Music.
There are several different types of blockchain wallets, facilitating different types of security and varying degrees of convenience and user control. Below you’ll find a list that briefly outlines some of the most important types of wallets.
The GalaChain ecosystem easily integrates with Metamask because it falls into several of the categories below. It is a software wallet with a browser extension as well as a robust mobile wallet solution, and it allows you to control your own private keys.
HOT WALLETS – These are considered “hot” because they all involve internet connections for enhanced capabilities and convenience.
Browser Extension Wallets (Metamask) : Installed as browser extensions, these wallets allow simple and direct interaction with dApps from web browsers.
Mobile Wallets (Metamask, Trust Wallet): Many wallet providers offer smartphone apps for managing cryptocurrencies and accessing dApps on the go.
Desktop Wallets (Exodus): Installed on computers, these software wallets offer robust security and comprehensive asset management, but are often less convenient to use.
Web Wallets (MyEtherWallet): Accessible via web browsers, convenient but generally less secure.
Multi-Signature Wallets (Gnosis Safe): Requires multiple private keys for transactions, adding security for shared funds.
Web3 wallets always fall into one of the following categories: Custodial or non-custodial, depending on whether or not the owner of the account controls the wallet’s private keys.
Custodial Wallets (Coinbase Wallet): Managed by third parties, custodial wallets offering ease of use but less control over funds.
Non-Custodial Wallets (MetaMask, Trust Wallet): Users control their private keys, offering more security but requiring responsibility for key management.
COLD WALLETS – These are considered “cold” or “offline” wallets because they do not require an internet connection and while more secure, are less convenient for transactions.
Paper Wallets (Just what they sound like): Physical pieces of paper containing printed private keys and public addresses. Users generate these keys offline and store them in a secure place, such as a safe, to prevent unauthorized access.
Your GalaChain Wallet
Every Gala account has a built-in GalaChain wallet that allows you to receive and transfer GalaChain tokens, including unique non-fungible tokens such as music tracks and game items, as well as fungible tokens such as $GALA or $MUSIC.
GalaChain is a layer1 blockchain, built for interoperability with Ethereum. Therefore, your GalaChain assets can exist on either blockchain (GalaChain or Ethereum) at any given time.
Your new GalaChain wallet does not have the capacity to hold Ethereum-based tokens until you connect your Gala account to an Ethererum wallet. Connecting your external Ethereum wallet is easy. We recommend Metamask, the trusted and leading third party software wallet.
Connecting your Web3 Wallet
To unlock the ability to bridge GalaChain assets to Ethereum, you’ll need to connect your external web3 wallet. In your account Settings, navigate to the Linked Accounts menu.
Currently, three leading software wallets are supported for connection: Metamask, Coinbase Wallet and OKX Wallet. For this example walkthrough, we will use Metamask.
Create a Metamask Wallet
If you don’t already have one, you’ll need to download Metamask and create a new wallet. Follow the simple instructions in this support article to ensure that Metamask is properly installed in your browser.
You can also download Metamask on your mobile device by following the instructions in the following support articles:
Individual tokens must be manually imported to be displayed in your Metamask wallet. If you bridge tokens to Ethereum from GalaChain, they will not show up in Metamask until you complete this step for that token.
To import $GALA, all you need is the token’s Ethereum contract address, which you’ll find on Coinmarketcap in the area circled below.
After copying that contract address to your clipboard, open your Metamask extension and locate Import Tokens in the Tokens tab.
Next, click to the Custom Token tab and paste the contract address for $GALA. The rest of the token information will populate.
Finally, confirm the token Import and you’ll then see the token in your wallet.
Be sure to import any token that you want listed in your Metamask wallet using the steps above. Then when any quantity of that token is transferred to your wallet, it will show your balances.
Please note that if you receive tokens before they’re imported, you still own them– They’ll just need to be imported before they are displayed.
3. Connect your Web3 Wallet to your Gala Account
This is the part that makes your GalaChain wallet easily interoperable with your Ethereum wallet through your Gala account.
Once your Metamask wallet is configured simply click Connect Wallet and choose Metamask to initiate a signature transaction within Metamask. Once you approve that transaction, your wallet will be connected, ready to bridge to and from Ethereum or transact with Ethereum-based tokens.
You’re ready to experience the wide world of web3 through GalaChain and beyond! Hopefully you learned something new. To explore more topics or ask specific questions, visit Gala Support at https://support.gala.com/.
Join the web3 music revolution at Gala Music to listen to ad-free music from new artists absolutely free, collect limited supply and reward enabled NFT tracks, unlock All Access experiences from your favorite artists and much more. Our artists enjoy more freedom, more opportunities and a massive 70% revenue share from sold tracks. Interested in leveling up your career and becoming a Gala Music artist? Start here with our Artist Upload program!
