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Radiohead, Saul Williams and the Inevitable Rise and Liberation of the Music Industry

While Radiohead basked in adulation for dipping its toe into the digital future with the pay-what-you-will In Rainbows pre-release, it wasn't the first major act to toy with the internet model, and certainly wasn't making a genuine move toward disruption. Had it truly boldly gone where a few have gone before, it potentially stood to lose boatloads of revenues the traditional distribution model guarantees an A-list act. On the other hand, Saul Williams, someone with a lot less to lose, took a dive into the deep end with his release of the Trent-Reznor-produced Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust. More »

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6:30 PM on Fri Nov 9 2007
By Matt Buchanan
20,779 views, 32 comments

Latest by n/a: I'm failing to grasp why this discussion has among some of you, evolved into "Band X" sucks, "Band Y" rules, and I'm afraid that it is clouding your judgment on the subject of the article. Remove the noband names, and more »

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Trent Reznor and Saul Williams Show the Music Industry How to Release an Album Online

Journos and music fans from all corners fawned over Radiohead for their bold release strategy for In Rainbows. After breaking with the majors, Trent Reznor and his parter-in-crime Saul Williams are taking that strategy and stepping it up to the next level of awesome. Saul's new Trent-produced album The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust is now available two ways: Free or $5. For zilch, you get the whole album in DRM-free 192kbps MP3 encoded with LAME 3.97 "and love," plus the digital booklet (take that, Radiohead). For $5, you get the digital booklet and a choice between 320kbps MP3 or FLAC lossless, meaning even audiophiles can feel good about purchasing a digital copy. More »

3:10 PM on Fri Nov 2 2007
By Matt Buchanan
39,879 views, 38 comments

Latest by johnnyabnormal: @Skorpius: 24 bit 96k Stereo? How about 24 bit 192k surround! It wouldn't apply as much with mixing bands, unless you wanted the effect of sound refracting off something behind you... I would mix all my stuff more »