He's Minted a Song a Day for 17 Years

He's Minted a Song a Day for 17 Years

Author: Brave Software July 23, 2025 Duration: 37:41
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Jonathan Mann, aka the Song a Day Guy, is a songwriter and Internet icon who has been writing and sharing an original song every day since 2009. We discuss his artistic journey, his experiences with NFTs, and the future of digital art and music on blockchain. He also opens up about his legal battle with the SEC, and the challenges he has faced in the crypto space.

Key Takeaways: 

  • His transition from an unemployed, aspiring artist to a full-time musician who leverages Web3 and creates digital collectibles

  • The impact of AI on music creation, and advice for aspiring creators working at the intersection of music and cryptocurrency

  • The freedom and empowerment he feels from being able to mint a song a day to his community through NFTs without being restricted by any other party

  • His experience suing the SEC and what he was fighting for

Guest Bio: 

Jonathan Mann is a songwriter, performer, and Internet icon best known for writing and sharing an original song every single day for the last 17 years—a streak that has earned him millions of views and a devoted following. As The Conference Troubadour, he creates custom songs live at events for companies like Apple, TEDMED, and Novartis. His work sits at the intersection of creativity, technology, and culture—and he's now exploring how crypto and AI are reshaping the future of artistic expression.

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