metaverse

Meet Gemma Sheppard, the very first stylist of the metaverse

We sat down with fashion industry veteran Gemma Sheppard — the first stylist in the metaverse.

Meet So-Hee Woo, creator of the Kid LAROI's metaverse set

We sat down with So-Hee Woo, the creator behind metaverse sets for the Kid LAROI, Oliver Tree, and Trippie Redd.

State of the Metaverse Address: paying homage to the internet pioneers of the ’90s

This State of the Metaverse Address is an homage to internet pioneers of the ’90s. Welcome to the Wild, Wild West of Web3.

Halsey, Rina Sawayama and 8 other things you need to check out this week

The Latest: from Halsey to Rina Sawayama and beyond. For all the tickets, exclusive releases and more you need right now.

How PRISM Collective is helping others feel like they belong in Web3

PRISM founders GRL and REN are on a mission to onboard more artists in Web3 in order to diversify the metaverse.

How Scab Shop and Deadfellaz are bringing tattoo culture into the metaverse

Scott Campbell is building his reputation as one of the world’s most celebrated tattoo artists. Now he’s hitting the metaverse.

Slipknot's Clown breaks down Knotverse: “It’s a way for us to be as close to you as possible”

​​Slipknot’s foray into the metaverse was only announced this month, via a partnership with Sandbox, but it’s been a lifetime in the making. Inspired by the early days of playing the video game Quake online via dial-up internet with friends in different parts of the world to the creativity that came from editing the source […]

Slipknot, The Sandbox unleash new metaverse experience KNOTVERSE

Slipknot have partnered with The Sandbox to create the KNOTVERSE. It will be the home for Slipknot and Knotfest experiences, concerts and lifestyle in the metaverse. Read more: Slipknot’s Sid Wilson sampled “different moons around different planets” for upcoming album M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan spoke about the decision to bring Slipknot to the metaverse in […]

What is the metaverse? A beginner's guide to virtual worlds

Many people associate NFTs with digital images used as valuable collectibles. For this reason, NFTs are similar to physical artworks or collectibles, which are exchanged because of their value in the collector market. However, NFTs are also an important link in the growing sphere of what is commonly called the metaverse. Read more: Warner Music […]

Warner Music Group is bringing live music to the metaverse

The Sandbox has announced a partnership with Warner Music Group (WGM) to create a concert venue within the notable metaverse platform. The space will be part virtual venue, part amusement park, and will host concerts and live experiences from artists represented by WMG. Read more: What are NFTs actually used for? A guide, from art […]

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 […]

Avenged Sevenfold's Deathbats Club unites the music world with the metaverse

M. Shadows couldn’t be more excited about non-fungible tokens Avenged Sevenfold’s recently launched Deathbats Club is set to revolutionize what a band’s fan community is capable of being. The NFT-based enterprise, set to take flight in November, will unite a 10-000-strong community through the power of blockchain technology, with fans who hold pieces of exclusive […]

Goth GFs NFTs are joining Creeper on their Sex Death Void tour

Goth GFs NFTs are is joining up with Creeper on their U.K. tour dates. Thanks to the Haunt pop-up, the NFT line will be joining the Sex Death Void tour, named after the band’s sophomore album. The pop-up events include collaborations between Creeper, Goth GFs NFTs, local artists and more. Read more: HE Creative and […]

Where do NFTs actually come from? A short history of non-fungible tokens

If you have been following the latest news, you’ve surely heard of the hype surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In many ways, 2021 was the Year of NFTs. It was an unprecedented ascent that gave creators the ability to monetize their work easily and provided collectors with an efficient way to purchase and store value. While […]

What exactly are NFTs? Understanding the world of non-fungible tokens

Let’s start from the basics and define non-fungible tokens (NFTs). A Non-Fungible Token is a unit of data stored on a digital ledger, most commonly known as blockchain technology. This structure certifies a digital asset to be unique and therefore not interchangeable (non-fungible). Read more: AltPress and Wicked Craniums team up for first-ever NFT covers […]

AltPress and Wicked Craniums team up for first-ever NFT covers

In celebration of NFT Week 2021, Alternative Press has announced the unveiling of its first-ever NFT magazine cover, featuring The Wicked Craniums. Developed in partnership with the Craniums and their community, the end result is an ultra-limited first-of-its-kind cover exclusively available as an NFT. The collection is available at the time of this announcement and […]