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Sony’s Soneium Launches First Music NFT Collection, Ushering in a New Era for Artists

Sony’s blockchain project, Soneium, has made its first major foray into the music industry with the launch of its debut music NFT collection, developed in partnership with Coop Records. The

Sony’s Soneium Launches First Music NFT Collection, Ushering in a New Era for Artists
  • PublishedFebruary 8, 2025

Sony’s blockchain project, Soneium, has made its first major foray into the music industry with the launch of its debut music NFT collection, developed in partnership with Coop Records. The collection features exclusive, unreleased tracks from Japanese music producer NUU$HI, marking a pivotal moment in the intersection of blockchain technology and the music industry.

The collection, now available on Soneium’s NFT marketplace, Sonova, includes a 22-minute-long track priced at just 0.000777 Ether (approximately $2.12). This low-cost entry point aligns with the platform’s mission to democratize access to music ownership while ensuring fair compensation for artists.

Blockchain’s Role in Reshaping the Music Industry

Coop Records, an on-chain music label, has played a significant role in onboarding over 125 artists to blockchain in the past year, including Zeds Dead, San Holo, and Barry Can’t Swim. The label has also brought more than 600 songs on-chain, emphasizing transparency and equitable revenue sharing—a stark contrast to traditional music industry structures.

Label founder Cooper Turley expressed optimism about the shift toward blockchain-driven music distribution, stating on X:

“Crypto is finally entering the era where apps are the main focus, and with tokens at the center , creators and power users will be the biggest winners.”

The broader crypto community has embraced this perspective, with many calling 2025 the beginning of the “app season”—a phase where blockchain-based applications take center stage in real-world use cases.

Soneium’s Expansion and Growing Adoption

Since its mainnet launch in January 2025, Soneium, an Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain, has experienced remarkable growth:

  • 248,000+ active accounts
  • 1.8 million blockchain interactions in just the past month

Soneium’s core mission is to empower creators by providing fair recognition and compensation for their work. While Sony Music Group—home to Columbia Records, RCA Records, and other iconic labels—has yet to fully integrate with Soneium, the blockchain’s long-term roadmap suggests deeper music industry collaborations in the near future.

Sony’s Expanding Blockchain Efforts

Beyond Soneium, Sony is making big moves in the blockchain space through various initiatives:

  • Fan Marketing Platform: Announced by Sony Block Solutions Labs, this platform streamlines NFT issuance for brands, creators, and enterprises.
  • S.BLOX NFT Campaign: Sony’s crypto asset platform is preparing to roll out an NFT distribution campaign this month.

These projects highlight Sony’s long-term vision of leveraging blockchain for fan engagement, intellectual property protection, and revenue-sharing enhancements.

The Future of Music and Blockchain

With Soneium now prioritizing music and entertainment, the debut NFT collection with Coop Records is just the beginning. More exclusive music drops are expected on Sonova in the coming months, signaling a broader blockchain-driven transformation of the music industry.

As Web3 adoption accelerates, platforms like Soneium and Coop Records could become game-changers—offering artists new ways to own, monetize, and distribute their music, while giving fans true ownership of digital assets.

The music industry is evolving and blockchain is leading the revolution.

Terry Jones
UCW Newswire