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Band Invites Music Copying

Posted by Zonk on from the distribution-to-the-people dept.

R C writes "The BBC is currently running a story about the band Carbon Silicon, including former members of The Clash and Generation X. The report claims that the band is encouraging fans to download tracks, demos, and works in progress from their website . Talking of re-capturing the culture of recording a tape to lend to your friends, they believe that the free availability of their music won't affect sales, and that the availability extra material like tracks in development will attract and engage even more fans."

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  1. NOT free. by hungrygrue · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The article was incorrect. The tracks are *NOT* free, they are encrypted in a format called "Windows Media" which will cost: $200 for a copy of windows. $400 or so for an extra computer to run it on. $[lots] for anti virus software. $[even_more] Firewall software $[lots_o_money] hardware firewall Even then, I don't know how you would go about converting it to .mp3 or .ogg in order to use it on your regular computer.

  2. Typo in title by Stankatz · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It should read: Shitty, Washed-Up Band With Gimmicky Name Invites Music Copying As Publicity Stunt.