Metallica still doesn’t get it

Let me begin by saying, I LOVE Metallica!! At least, the old Metallica. There is no question that they are one of the most influential metal bands ever. I own all of their albums, seen them in concert several times, etc. I can’t wait for the album to come out… blah blah blah…. [...]

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The Changing Face of Music Listening

I came across the following headline: “Free Music: 22 Websites That Are Driving Daggers Into the Heart of the RIAA.” The full blog entry can be viewed at Tinydad.com.
There is no question the internet has transformed how we buy, discover, and share music. As these changes continue, I am finding myself needing to [...]

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The RIAA pushes copyright enforcement on Higher Ed.

It is well-known that the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has been trying to protect the major music labels for years. Let’s take a moment to recall the RIAA going after a 12 year old, and most recently a homeless man. With an economic recession looming (and record sales likely to continue falling), the RIAA is continuing to seek solutions to protect the industry – now going after universities:

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