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piracy

Frank Ocean provides a rare moment of respite amongst the drek and damage of casually perusing random playlists.

Are Exclusive Album Releases Anything More Than Desperate Marketing?

No, the album isn’t dead as we know it; you’re just listening to a gimmick that breaks the algorithm on your social media channels.
By Justin Joffe
Make no mistake, this is straight piracy.

When Will YouTube Deal With Its Audiobook and Podcast Piracy Problem?

YouTube’s current piracy protections are woefully inadequate for authors and book publishers.
By Ryan Holiday
Imogen Heap: music payment systems visionary. (Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Block Chain-Powered Used Digital Music Stores Would Profit Musicians

People don't pay for music because it doesn't feel like you own songs if you can't sell them. Systems built on blockchain databases could make it possible for consumers to sell used digital music, perhaps better aligning consumer interests with those of artists.
By Brady Dale

LimeWire Walks the Plank

By Adrianne Jeffries

Limewire Lays of 30 Percent of Staff–Shockingly, Music Piracy Continues

By Observer Staff
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