With the recent addition of GalaSwap and its $GSWAP token that allows and incentivizes GalaChain users to trade tokens on-chain, we wanted to do something special for the pioneers who paved the way!
Do You Qualify for the Drop?
We’re awarding past participants in Uniswap airdrops a special free Mystery Box containing $MUSIC and $GALA!
The easiest way to tell if you’ve qualified for the free Mystery Box drop? Connect your Metamask wallet to a free Gala account. Even if you don’t have a Gala account yet, you can make one now and connect your qualifying wallet to find a Mystery Box surprise!
If you’ve qualified for the free Mystery Box and already have a connected Metamask, just check your Inventory to find and open your Mystery Box.
What’s Inside?
In this massive reward drop, a total of 39 million $MUSIC will be distributed (currently valued at nearly $3 million!), divided among approximately 221K participating wallets, but you must connect your wallet to a Gala account to access the drop!
Inside the Mystery Box, you’ll find a mysterious amount of $MUSIC, the official token of Gala Music. This token is tradable for any other token offered on GalaSwap, and the fee to swap is only 1 $GALA (which you’ll also find in the Mystery Box)!
You’ll find various amounts of $MUSIC, anywhere from $5 to $100k (1 lucky winner) in these boxes, so it would be wise to check your box as soon as possible!
Step by Step
To Check:
Create a free Gala account (if you don’t already have one)
Connect the Metamask wallet that received a UNI airdrop in the past.
Wrap your $MUSIC to turn it into $GMUSIC on GalaChain.
Create a swap using $GMUSIC.
GalaSwap Updates
GalaSwap is growing fast, offering the community a place to swap their favorite GalaChain-based tokens peer-to-peer without the need to bridge to another blockchain.
The music community is abuzz with the latest news from Spotify, announcing a subscription hike and the accompanying addition of audiobooks as a Premium membership feature. While you may think that a membership rate hike would mean more pay for artists, that is not the case. They’re restructuring royalty payments in a way that will vastly reduce royalties earned by US songwriters and publishers. Learn more in this blog.
This new development from the massively popular mainstream platform has come at a shock to the industry, whose creators are already earning only a fraction of what they deserve. This is why it’s so important to create a new haven for these musicians, allowing them to earn fairly while maintaining control over their content.
When you support the decentralized vision of web3 music with Gala, you’re playing a key role in uplifting and empowering the artists with an entire corporate system stacked against them. There are tons of ways you can support the future of music with Gala Music:
Build an NFT track collection and collect $MUSIC rewards.
Operate a Jukebox Node for daily $MUSIC rewards.
Listen to unique tracks every day to qualify for $MUSIC rewards.
Unlock All Access Experiences from your favorite Gala artists.
Open Mystery Boxes for chances to win big.
Support artists directly by locking your $MUSIC behind them.
Tip your favorite artists directly in $MUSIC.
Engage with live virtual concerts from Gala Music artists.
“Electric Intervention” by The Years critiques society’s obsession with fleeting fame and the pervasive influence of technology. Through pulsating rhythms and dynamic melodies, the song urges listeners to break free from the digital noise and reconnect with their authentic selves in a world dominated by social media and virtual personas.
Take some time to browse through the latest releases and upcoming track drops on Gala Music. If you hold at least 1 $MUSIC in your GalaChain inventory or 1000 $MUSIC in your Ethereum inventory, you’ll qualify for additional $MUSIC rewards just for listening each day to at least 10 unique tracks!
Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a casual listener looking to get the most out of your free music streaming, Gala Music is here to reimagine the way you listen and experience the latest music.
Gala Music is proud to introduce a debut web3 track from The Years with their latest single, “Electric Intervention,” a poignant reflection on our modern digital dilemma.
Set for Signature Edition NFT drop on Wednesday, May 15th, the track is an electrifying blend of indie and alternative pop sounds that invites listeners to reconsider their relationships with technology and fame.
About The Years
The Years consists of Cecil Campanaro and Brian Stanley, a dynamic collaborative force in the Los Angeles indie music scene since their 2016 formation. Known for their evocative soundscapes and thoughtful lyrics, the duo gained early acclaim with their debut EP “Street Queen.” Their music has not only resonated with fans but has also captured the attention of major platforms, being featured on shows like HBO’s “Euphoria” and across networks such as NBC, MTV, and Netflix.
Electric Intervention
This unique song explores the theme of society’s overwhelming obsession with transient fame and the pervasive influence of technology. The track is crafted with pulsating rhythms and vibrant melodies that challenge listeners to disconnect from the noise of social media and reconnect with their genuine selves. This song is a call to action, urging an awakening to the real connections and experiences that life has to offer beyond the digital realm.
With the power of our Artist Upload self service portal, Gala Musicians can manage their own releases from naming prices to suggesting drop schedules and uploading music videos.
Gala Music artists enjoy a 70% revenue share for NFT tracks sold. Making music with Gala is the perfect way to build a music career in the web3 world while maintaining total control over your art.
There’s always something new in the Gala Music All Access store, and we always encourage our artists to think outside the box and to create truly memorable offerings for their devoted fans. From limited edition merch to exclusive once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet your favorite artists, the All Access store has tons of reasons to stack that $MUSIC.
You can now collect $MUSIC on the daily for simply discovering and listening to new music on the Gala Music app. When you listen to at least 10 unique tracks each day, you’ll get reward points toward the daily Listen for Rewards distribution.
The Gala Music app is your home for the latest drops and emerging artists on the go. With account integration, custom playlist creation, $MUSIC rewards, live stream concert events and more, the Gala Music app is your ticket to the best in web3 entertainment.
As the music industry continues to grapple with the complexities of fair compensation and artist rights, Gala Music is emerging as a transformative force, championing the interests of emerging artists in a landscape often dominated by established platforms and traditional mechanisms. This is increasingly significant in light of recent developments, such as Spotify’s decision to reduce royalty payments to songwriters, which is poised to further squeeze the already modest earnings of creative professionals.
Spotify’s latest subscription rate hike plan to include audiobooks as a Premium tier feature, songwriters and publishers did not get the royalty boost that might be expected from a subscription cost increase. Instead, the membership restructuring will introduce a new bundle disbursement rate for royalties that includes audiobooks. As a result, US songwriters and publishers’ royalty value will drop by an estimated $150 million over the coming 12 months. SOURCE
Fair Pay for Gala Recording Artists
Gala Music, built on the innovative GalaChain, leverages cutting edge web3 tech to create a decentralized ecosystem where artists can thrive by maintaining control over their music and directly engaging with their audiences.
Unlike traditional music platforms that offer minimal royalties and limited transparency, Gala Music introduces an equitable revenue model where artists receive a substantial 70% share of the revenue from NFT track sales. This model not only ensures artists are fairly compensated but also aligns with Gala Music’s core philosophy of empowering artists rather than exploiting them for profit.
But NFT track sales aren’t the only way for artists to earn with Gala Music. Artists can also receive $MUSIC in a variety of ways, including direct tips from users, rewards based on platform track listens and more. By building a fan base on Gala Music, an artist is securing a plethora of potential revenue streams with the power to significantly boost their careers.
To learn more about Gala Music’s industry-empowering vision, read the Gala Music Whitepaper.
Gala’s partially decentralized structure allows artists to bypass the restrictive practices of the music industry that have historically undermined their financial and creative autonomy, while still adhering to high quality standards for platform offerings. Through features such as the Gala Music Jukebox Node DePIN, the Artist Upload self service portal and the All Access store that allows artists to share unique and creative experiences, artists and fans can interact in novel ways with the potential to transform an entire art form for the better. From direct sales to live concerts, special promotions and more, Gala Music is a game changer for artists’ careers.
The recent shift by Spotify highlights a broader industry trend where the economics do not favor the artist. According to reports, Spotify’s bundled subscriptions for audiobooks and other content are expected to further reduce the royalties that songwriters can earn from the platform, pressing the need for alternative solutions like Gala Music where artists’ contributions are valued and rewarded.
Resonating Change
Gala Music’s response to the industry’s challenges is not just about offering better pay. It’s about a revamp of the artist’s role in the music industry that puts the creators back in the driver’s seat.
Through blockchain technology, Gala Music provides transparency, allowing artists to see exactly how their music is being consumed and ensuring that they are compensated accordingly.
Smart contracts make it possible for artists to easily manage things like releases and rev shares, and the unsurpassed security of GalaChain ensures a safe environment that uplifts and rewards artistic integrity. This level of clarity and fairness is absent in conventional music streaming services, which have often been criticized for opaque payout processes and disproportionately low payments to artists.
Gala Music is much more than a free streaming platform; it’s a movement towards a more just and artist-focused music industry. It represents a shift from a corporate-dominated space to one where independent artists can pave their own paths and receive the full value of their creative output. As the landscape of music continues to evolve, Gala Music represents hope and fairness in the future of music, promising a better deal for artists and a richer, more diverse musical culture for fans around the world.
As Gala May Mayhem intensifies, Gala Music continues to make massive strides toward empowering the entire music industry with ownership and rewards.
$MUSIC is now listed on GalaChain’s official token swap platform, making it easy to trade Gala Music rewards for $GALA, $GUSDC, $GWETH and much more without leaving GalaChain.
With the latest platform updates and drops all week from both new and returning Gala Music artists, this is the perfect time to start discovering new sounds and unlocking new levels of fandom for your favorite musicians.
This Week’s Highlights
Waje Returns
After making her Gala Music premiere with “I Promise” in late March of 2024, the Voice of Africa is back with a special 4 song EP– The first two tracks, “Worries” and “Odo” dropped yesterday, May 8th! Look for the other two tracks, “With You” and “Energy” two weeks later to complete the “Same Human, Different Beast” EP. If you’re a fan of the massively popular Afrobeats genre, this set will be an amazing crowning jewel for your Gala Music collection.
JOIN THA KULT
Consisting of billboard chart-topper & platinum songwriter Krysta Youngs and platinum singer-songwriter Zach Maxey from The Crushboys, JOIN THA KULT is about to drop a special Marzetti dance mix of “Breakin’ Up” that’s sure to get you moving. This killer collab from Gala Music favs drops today, Thursday May 9th!
Pagansus
Where “the supernatural meets the sonic,” the Pagansus rides, making mythical waves with its triumphant entry to web3 with “Bad Apple,” a track that will get you psyched on a superhuman level. Kicking off this week with a hefty dose of metal adrenaline, the Signature Edition dropped on Tuesday.
DJ At Dawn
Experience the fusion of gangsta and electronic house with this new track from DJ At Dawn, thriving with energy, attitude and transcendent emotion. The Signature Edition of “Gangsta House” drops on Thursday.
This Week’s Drops
With the new Artist Upload self service portal in full swing, it’s easier than ever for Gala Music artists to manage their new track drops, set pricing and set releases. Here’s a list of upcoming Signature Edition NFT tracks to check out now!
Are you feeling the $MUSIC flow? There are plenty of ways to start collecting $MUSIC rewards with Gala. From referring users who go on to become collectors, to engaging with live streams, tipping artists and more, you can qualify for additional rewards for your ecosystem support!
When you own NFT tracks and pair them with active Jukebox Nodes, you’ll start collecting regular $MUSIC rewards based on the success of your owned track on the platform. When an NFT track is hosted (paired with a node), it becomes available for listening to anyone in the ecosystem. Whenever that track is played, rewards are generated for the artist who created it, the node operator who hosted it, and the collector who owns the NFT!
Take the ownership and reward journey even further when you start literally powering the ecosystem by running a Jukebox Node of your own. You can even pair your own track with your own node to essentially double down on that track’s rewards!
Unlock exclusive experiences and merch in the All Access Store in some of the most exciting ways to make the most of your $MUSIC. From exclusive merchandise to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, look no further than the All Access Store, the natural habitat of Gala Music superfans.
This week, check out the wide variety of available All Access items from the following Gala Music artists:
S2art
Daisy Guttridge
TIHANE
Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist
September Mourning
Sandi Thom
Marty Grimes
PLS&TY
Just Shocky
OKAY! KENJI!
Monia Ashibi
Calling Artists
Have you thought about elevating your music career to web3 with Gala Music? It’s now easier than ever, thanks to the Artist Upload self service portal. Gala Music artists keep 70% of the revenue generated from their track sales.
