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How Music Got Free
Book • 2015
Stephen Witt's book delves into the lesser-known history of music piracy, from the German engineers who invented the MP3 format to the underground networks that distributed copyrighted material.
It highlights key figures like Dell Glover, who leaked hundreds of albums, and music executive Doug Morris, who navigated the changing landscape of the music industry.
The book explores how these events transformed the music industry and our digital lives.
It highlights key figures like Dell Glover, who leaked hundreds of albums, and music executive Doug Morris, who navigated the changing landscape of the music industry.
The book explores how these events transformed the music industry and our digital lives.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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as a really good book about the history of the digital music revolution.


Leo Laporte

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TWiT 1038: Wu Wei Meets Wu Tang - Microsoft Making Moves in Gaming
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, detailing the invention of the MP3 and its impact on the music industry, including the shift from CDs to digital music.


Byron Lake

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Transforming ETFs with Bryon Lake of Goldman Sachs Asset Management
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when referencing a discussion about changes in the music industry.


Leo Laporte

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TWiT 1039: Mmmm Ham Shack - YouTube Piracy on the Rise
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as a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize.

Carl Miller

Is Nvidia the most important company in the world? With Stephen Witt
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as a book written by Steven Witt on how music got free.


Leo Laporte

TWiT 1039: Mmmm Ham Shack - YouTube Piracy on the Rise
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as the story of the MP3 and Napster piracy.


Leo Laporte

IM 823: Intelligent with Two G's - Google Has a Fox Problem
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as a recommendation by Stephen Witt about MP3s and digital music.


Leo Laporte

WW 938: When Will Then Be Now? - Copilot's struggles against ChatGPT
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as the author of a book about the history of the digital music revolution.


Leo Laporte

TWiT 1038: Wu Wei Meets Wu Tang - Microsoft Making Moves in Gaming