How Music Got Free
Overview
Exploring the captivating and humorous evolution of the music industry, this documentary highlights the transformative impact of technology in the late '90s and early 2000s. As file-sharing platforms emerged, they met the relentless craving for fresh tracks, prompting countless young individuals to engage in what many dubbed theft, yet were often hailed as pioneers of a new era. With insightful anecdotes and reflections, it chronicles a time when the boundaries of music consumption were reshaped, and a generation challenged the norms of ownership and access.
Episodes
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1
The Crime We All Committed
In a quaint town, Dell Glover, a factory worker at a CD plant, teams up with a group of teenage hackers to lead the charge in internet piracy by distr...
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2
Internet Killed the Radio Star
With album sales on the decline, the music industry decides to take legal measures against fans, leading to a public relations disaster. In response, ...
