Music Archives:
Seriously, guys. How many times have I trumpeted this horn? If the MPAA wants to substantially slow digital piracy, they should make content available online for a small monthly fee, and people will pay for it. That’s precisely what some of our friends across the pond are doing, and the MPAA says they are a [...]
I love it when this happens. Let’s think back over the last several years, and collectively recall when Apple would accuse Microsoft of using its power and market share unfairly. “Antitrust!” they shouted. Now, Apple is being accused of unfair practices, of using its power and market share unfairly. They are (gasp!) trying to convince [...]
The entertainment industry never ceases to amaze me. Warner Brothers is looking to hire some interns in the United Kingdom, to help them with their anti-piracy work. Basically, these students need to set up and/or maintain accounts on various torrent sites, send takedown notices, and try to rat out Internet pirates. There is a small [...]
The ongoing battle between the music industry and consumers (and artists, but that’s another story altogether) has prompted a couple of interesting articles today. FreeAllMusic has just signed a deal with EMI to add to their ad-supported catalog. Also, a blurb on techdirt asks if lower prices would sell more digital music. In related news, [...]
