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What are NFTs actually used for? A guide, from art and music to gaming and movies
Many people are familiar with NFT art, especially through high-profile sales of individual NFTs. However, art is only one specific way NFTs are used. NFTs can be used in different ways. In other words, they have different “use-cases,” different functions and purposes. In fact, digital art and gaming are just the tip of the iceberg […]
Brett Westfall's Signs of Life show made him more in tune with humanity
Art is a form of catharsis. It informs us of our current times and projects a futurescape undaunted by our realities. If there is a time for expression, it is now. Meet Brett Westfall, Los Angeles bred and raised. His artist statement is concise and direct, with his mission being “Finding the light in the […]
Artist reimagines Marvel characters as Disney villains in new series
It can be said that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has many parallels with Disney. The rise of Disney+ has further cemented their bond with Marvel. For self-taught artist Anastasia Ivanova, the striking similarities of the two became a source of inspiration. Combining Marvel media with Disney, Ivanova creates stunning digital works that artistically blur the […]
Visa enters the world of NFTs with the purchase of a CryptoPunk—learn more
Visa is entering the market of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the purchase of CryptoPunk 7610, a collection of art from various creators. CryptoPunk is considered one of the original NFTs and was started in 2017 by Larva Labs. It includes 10,000 pixel art image tokens that live on the Ethereum blockchain. Read more: Here’s everything […]
Tate Logan has partnered with Cloutchain to offer an NFT card collection
Tate Logan, frontman for the punk group Happy., is diving into the world of NFTs with a new digital card collection club. Partnering with NFT platform Cloutchain for the release, Logan hopes the club will give his fans a safe space to express themselves and connect with others. Read more: NFTs are igniting a digital […]
10 musicians with hobbies you probably didn’t know about
Musicians are just like us—they also do strange things when boredom takes over. While many artists talk about their love of making TikTok dances or binge-watching Netflix, a few rock stars prefer hobbies that are a little more unusual. We thought it’d be fun to find 10 musicians who have interesting hobbies, from beekeeping to collecting […]
Grimes nicknamed her baby and it's far easier to remember how to say
If you’ve had difficulties keeping up with how to pronounce Grimes and Elon Musk‘s baby’s name (or how it’s had to change), luckily they’ve opted for calling him something a bit easier to remember. While speaking to Bloomberg about her art exhibit selling a percentage of her soul, she revealed the baby is affectionately referred to as “Little X.” Read […]
You can own a piece of Grimes' soul if you have enough money
As if Grimes hasn’t done enough to confuse and shock people with her and Elon Musk‘s child’s ridiculous name, she’s now selling a piece of her soul. The musician is doing so as an art project and while she started the price at $10 million, it’s now being sold to the highest bidder. Read More: Coachella may […]
10 Jordan Buckley art pieces you wish you could draw yourself
The Buffalo-born guitarist for Every Time I Die Jordan Buckley creates brilliant art both on and off the stage. The 2017 APMAs Best Guitarist winner is well known for his drawing craft. His vibrant color choices and attention to detail make his art unique and wonderfully graphic at times. Some may recognize Buckley’s particular style […]
10 musician portrait tattoos that look like the real thing
Getting a portrait tattoo is a risky move, but if it’s done right, it can be a work of art on your body. You have to be a pretty die-hard fan of somebody to put their face on your body. The process takes forever, and you need to be ready to drop a lot of […]
Charles Manson mask makers got “a lot of hate” over use of ashes
A couple of weeks ago, Charles Manson hit the news cycle again. This time, not for anything he’d done, however. It was due to some artists making masks of Manson’s face. Now, the creators of the masks have spoken of the hostility they’ve received regarding their creations. Read More: 10 band-related booze collabs you can toast […]
Machine Gun Kelly calls on fans for logo redesign submissions
Machine Gun Kelly is giving one fan an amazing opportunity to redesign his logo and make some cash. The rapper put a call out on Twitter asking fans to get creative and come up with a new logo to celebrate his “new chapter”. Read more: Every Time I Die to play 2003’s ‘Hot Damn!’ in-full […]
Lil Xan honors Mac Miller, Lil Peep, XXXTentacion with commissioned art
Lil Xan is showing just how much influence certain artists and friends had on him. He commissioned paintings of them recently to show his respect. Musicians Mac Miller, XXXTentacion and Lil Peep were all commemorated. Read More: Mac Miller death leads to man’s arrest for counterfeit narcotics sale In a recent Instagram post, Lil Xan shows […]
Melanie Martinez adds 400 more showings for ‘K-12’ theatrical debut
Melanie Martinez has added more than 400 theatrical screenings for the debut of her full-length film K-12. Along with the film, Martinez will be dropping an accompanying album of the same name which soundtracks the movie. Read more: 93PUNX rock “Camp America,” more at ICE demonstration gig On Wednesday, there will be a huge premiere […]
Lisa Frank phone cases, tech accessories are a ‘90s dream come true
If you love rainbows, animals and everything Lisa Frank, a new collection of cases for your phone, laptop and more is meant for you. CASETiFY just collaborated with Lisa Frank for a ‘90s inspired series of cases that make your phone look like it’s covered with stickers. Read more: ‘Stranger Things’ creators reveal dream Hopper […]
‘Toy Story’ fights back against Chucky in revenge-fueled fan art
The mutant toys of Toy Story have clapped back at the Child’s Play posters showing Chucky terrorizing Toy Story 4 characters. To backtrack, both the horror reboot and Toy Story 4 hit theaters this weekend, and Child’s Play had to put out one more freaky poster to convince us to head to theaters one way […]
‘It: Chapter Two’ launches art contest for return to Derry posters
Fans of It: Chapter Two who also are artistically talented should listen up for this amazing opportunity to win money and prizes. The film is gearing up to drop this September, and opening up a contest for fans to bring the film to life. Read more: Andrew McMahon gives Kacey Musgraves track a mystifying spin […]
blink-182 photographer shares ‘Enema’ outtakes, launches print sale
blink-182 albums are all pretty iconic to us, but none of them have inspired as many Halloween costumes or cosplays as Enema Of The State. The album’s famous cover features a woman dressed up as a nurse snapping a rubber glove. Read more: Woodstock 50 chaos confuses John Mayer who doesn’t know if he’s playing Next […]
Panic! At The Disco lyrics-inspired mural appears in London
Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie recently said new music is coming soon, but they’re giving fans some incredible art first. An incredibly intricate mural dedicated to “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” was created in London, England for fans to take photos with. Read More: Every Time I Die get ‘Pawn Stars’ shoutout ahead of tour […]
Queen share Freddie Mercury sculpture set for studio exhibit
Queen’s Brian May has revealed a new sculpture of the late Freddie Mercury that is pretty spectacular. May unveiled the work of art on Instagram with the caption reading “Freddie lives !!!” Read more: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ footage reportedly leaked, major spoilers revealed Tom Mackenzie and his son Grant created the sculpture using a mixture of […]
