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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.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Leo Laporte
as a really good book about the history of the digital music revolution.
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Byron Lake
, detailing the invention of the MP3 and its impact on the music industry, including the shift from CDs to digital music.
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Leo Laporte
when referencing a discussion about changes in the music industry.
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Carl Miller
as a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize.
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Leo Laporte
as a book written by Steven Witt on how music got free.
TWiT 1039: Mmmm Ham Shack - YouTube Piracy on the Rise
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Leo Laporte
as the story of the MP3 and Napster piracy.
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Leo Laporte
as a recommendation by Stephen Witt about MP3s and digital music.
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Leo Laporte
as the author of a book about the history of the digital music revolution.
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