Smart Music Album – New Chart-Eligible Music Format
Client: Universal Music Group Central Europe
Artist: Only The Poets
Product: Smart Music Album
So… what is a Smart Music Album?
It looks like a premium physical album, but inside is a tiny NFC chip. When fans tap it with their smartphone, they instantly unlock a digital hub filled with:
- Access to the full album (streaming and download)
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes videos
- Bonus tracks or alternate versions
- Artwork, galleries, lyric books
- Early access to releases
- Special fan rewards
- And dynamic content that artists and labels can update at any time
Results
- Fully chart-eligible in Germany and the UK
- No app download, no passwords or codes to enter – one simple tap brings you to the immersive experience
- This transforms a traditional music album into a living digital product, one that evolves and deepens the relationship between artists and their fans
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