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Surveying the rubble Surveying the rubble
A Rolling Stone online article takes stock of the crumbling record industry.
Jun 21, 2007
Like rats from a sinking ship Like rats from a sinking ship
With the record industry falling apart, established stars like Paul McCartney and Prince are looking for new ways to make money.
May 30, 2007
The Rundown The Rundown
An angelic Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan's birthday, RIAA shenanigans and more in the week's biggest music news.
May 25, 2007
The RIAA plays boogeyman The RIAA plays boogeyman
The recording industry continues to target illegal music downloading at college campuses.
May 14, 2007
I'm dying to be a musician I'm dying to be a musician
Must one be born with musical talent? I yearn to express myself but have no training.
By Cary Tennis Mar 26, 2007
Music industry slain by Internet: YouTube clip at 11 Music industry slain by Internet: YouTube clip at 11
More bad news for CD sales. Meanwhile, our access to Cambodian pop/surf guitar psychedelia is greater than ever before.
Andrew Leonard Mar 21, 2007
Music rules Music rules
A Supreme Court ruling against peer-to-peer network Grokster would do more than punish music pirates. It would affect the future of the Internet.
By Andrew Leonard Mar 30, 2005
Is your computer a loaded gun? Is your computer a loaded gun?
At a Senate hearing on Thursday, defenders of the Induce Act -- which would ban technologies that encourage copyright infringement -- will try to explain why their bill isn't the stupidest idea they've ever come up with.
By Siva Vaidhyanathan Jul 22, 2004
The digital music renaissance
Having all your tunes at your fingertips isn't just fun -- it makes you a more avid consumer of music. So why are the recording companies fighting the future?
By Andrew Leonard Jul 1, 2004
Thou shalt not steal Thou shalt not steal
Christian teens are just as eager to file-swap copyrighted music as any other youngsters. But if the word of God gets spread, would Jesus give a damn?
By Katharine Mieszkowski May 25, 2004
Safe and insecure Safe and insecure
I opened up my wireless home network to the world, and I've never felt more comfortable.
By Micah Joel May 18, 2004
Is the war on file sharing over? Is the war on file sharing over?
The music biz is declaring success, citing lawsuits and Apple's iTunes. But to music fans who recall the glory days of Napster, the fight goes on.
By Farhad Manjoo Jan 15, 2004
The enigma of Earth Station 5 The enigma of Earth Station 5
Can a file-trading network that promises total anonymity and is based in the Palestinian Territories escape the wrath of the entertainment industry?
By Mathew Honan Dec 3, 2003
Don't look now, but the dean is watching Don't look now, but the dean is watching
Pressured by the double whammy of feds looking for terrorists and the music industry chasing file sharers, universities are keeping a close eye on student Internet use.
By Annalee Newitz Nov 12, 2003
Send lawyers, guns and money Send lawyers, guns and money
CD sales have rebounded ever since the music biz started suing file-sharers. The industry is convinced there's a connection.
By Eric Boehlert Nov 6, 2003
File sharing must be made legal File sharing must be made legal
Suing 12-year-olds and grandmothers isn't the answer. There's got to be a better way.
By Jason Schultz Sep 12, 2003
Copying isn't cool Copying isn't cool
File sharing isn't just a problem for the music industry. It's a threat to anyone who depends upon intellectual property for a living.
By Scott Matthews Sep 12, 2003
We don't need your stinkin' amnesty!
File sharers scoff at the recording industry's offer of forgiveness for repentant downloaders.
By Farhad Manjoo Sep 9, 2003
Target: Boobs, guns and Coke Target: Boobs, guns and Coke
A new advocacy group called Common Sense Media is starting to rate the "kid friendliness" of movies, TV shows, CDs and video games. Will their services be a godsend for parents -- or just another V-chip?
By Brian Montopoli Jun 17, 2003
Can anyone stop the music cops? Can anyone stop the music cops?
As Hollywood wins one court case after another, one Republican senator is suggesting that maybe it's time for some new laws -- that protect consumers instead of entertainment companies.
By Farhad Manjoo Jun 17, 2003
Mexico's music business meltdown Mexico's music business meltdown
Pirates armed with CD burners and cheap discs are bringing the industry to its knees. The U.S. could be next.
By Jack Brown Jun 9, 2003
Is pay-for-play finally finished? Is pay-for-play finally finished?
Congress has the music industry's modern-day payola scandal in its sights. But will that help the dying record biz save itself?
By Eric Boehlert Feb 20, 2003
AOL's Jekyll and Hyde act AOL's Jekyll and Hyde act
The world's biggest Internet provider is also the world's biggest media company. As the entertainment industry prosecutes users who share music, will AOL take a stand?
By Farhad Manjoo Feb 10, 2003
Embrace file-sharing, or die Embrace file-sharing, or die
A record executive and his son make a formal case for freely downloading music. The gist: 50 million Americans can't be wrong.
By John Snyder and Ben Snyder Feb 1, 2003
Hollywood and Silicon Valley: Together at last? Hollywood and Silicon Valley: Together at last?
A new industry agreement on digital copyright issues says the government should stay out of enforcement. But it's a little late for that, says one expert.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Jan 15, 2003
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