Conspiracy Theory #10
Get ready for contests, prizes, and a very special guest for Conspiracy Theory's 10th anniversary bonanza!
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Stories
- OiNK’s new piglets proof positive that Big Content’s efforts often backfire
- Sub Pop Opens Digital Download Store 7
- MLB rips off fans who bought DRM videos
- Prince to fan sites: No pictures, no artwork, no album covers 4 U
- PIRATE Act dons eye patch, swashbuckles back into Senate
- Larry Lessig: How creativity is being strangled by the law
Review
Theme Music
- The Nice Jenkins - "Sweet & Filthy" from their album, The World Famous Hallelujah Cotton Candy Rent Party
Conspiracy Theory #8
This week’s Conspiracy Theory goes international with news from Canada and England, and nearly gets shut down by Comcast back in the states.
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Stories
- Viacom CEO Dismisses Google (YouTube) Antipiracy Plan
- Canada to tax legal digital music downloads
- Illegal Torrent Site OiNK Busted by Police
- Comcast Bittorrent Round-Up
Lightning Round
- Download “Punknews.org Presents the Fest 6†compilation right now
- Happy Sixth Birthday, iPod
- Hot Water Music together again
Review
Maritime - Heresy and the Hotel Choir
Truman Sparks Tour
Nov 9, 8pm–Millcreek Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 10, 9pm–Piano’s Manhatten, New York
Nov 11, 9pm–Goodbye Blue Monday w/Titus Andronicus Brooklyn, New York
Nov 12, 9pm–The Ivy Mansion New Brunswick, New Jersey
Nov 13, 9pm–700 Club Wilmington, Delaware
Nov 14, 8pm–TBA, Baltimore, Maryland
Nov 15, 9pm–Club Sandwich w/Dear Dear & Meneguar, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Nov 16, 9pm–TBA, Richmond
Nov 17, 8pm–The Spazzatorium Galleria, Greenville, North Carolina
Nov 18, 9pm–DUST, Charlottesville, Virginia
Nov 19, 8pm–TBA, Charlottesville, Virginia
Theme Music
Truman Sparks - “Death at a Swamp” from their self-titled release
Conspiracy Theory #7
Another week, another Conspiracy Theory. This week we dissect Universal's latest ploy to destroy iTunes, celebrate iTunes' step in the right direction, and only mention Radiohead in passing.
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Stories
- Universal Music Takes on iTunes
- Court Upholds Internet Deregulation
- Apple officially cuts DRM-free track prices to $.99
- YouTube Filtering Is On-Line
Lightning Round
- Appeal in RIAA case to focus on “unconstitutionally excessive†punishment
- Weezer’s Cuomo Compiles Demos for Release
- Name-Your-Cost Radiohead Album Pirated More Than Purchased
Review
A Wilhelm Scream - Career Suicide
Theme music
The Nice Jenkins - "Melk" from The World Famous Hallelujah Cotton Candy Rent Party!
Conspiracy Theory #6
It wouldn't be Conspiracy Theory if we didn't talk about Radiohead. Somehow we also squeeze in Nine Inch Nails, the dark art of copyright law and a new, exciting lightning round.
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Stories
- Nine Inch Nails splits with label, goes rogue
- YouTube: The Big Copyright Lie
- Yahoo Music to record execs: No more DRM, ever
- RIAA round-up
Lightning Round
- What’s the Future of the Music Industry? A Freakonomics Quorum
- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones to reunite for five shows
- Nirvana’s Unplugged Gets DVD Release
- iPod “nana†spews chest-high flames from trousers—lawsuit at 11
Review
Theme music
Fire At Will - "Underground Heroes" from Increase the Violence Can't Taze This - YouTube's finest.
Conspiracy Theory #5
Conspiracy Theory continues this week with new stories from the world of digital music. We explore the industry's idea of "stealing," nerd out with an MP3 technical essay, and somehow find more reasons to talk about Radiohead.
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- Understanding MP3 compression
- Microsoft announced new Zunes
- Sony BMG’s chief anti-piracy lawyer: “Copying†music you own is “stealingâ€
- RIAA trial verdict is in: jury finds Thomas liable for infringement
- Has free music become a listener’s birthright?
- Radiohead lets fans pick price for new album
Review: Caribou - Andorra
Theme music: Minus the Sidekick - "Sideways" from the Mineral EP
Conspiracy Theory #4
This week we're taking Conspiracy Theory in a new direction. From now on, we'll have a brand-spankin'-new episode every Sunday night at midnight. We'll rehash the biggest music news from the previous week as well as keep you apprised of the latest Record Theory gossip. Each week we'll have a corresponding blog post containing links to everything we talk about.
We hope you enjoy! Let us know if you have any comments.
- Phil Spector murder case ends in mistrial
- Kim Gordon: Starbucks “Less Evil Than Universalâ€
- Amazon launches DRM-free “Amazon MP3†music downloads
- Radiohead says no to iTunes in effort to keep upcoming album complete
Review: Bomb the Music Industry! - Get Warmer. Physical media available on Asian Man Records.
Theme music: All of Fifteen - "Effigy" from the Thankless EP.
Happy Anniversary!
Well, boys and girls, it looks like Record Theory survived its first trip around the sun. On Saturday, February 24, we celebrated our first anniversary! After burning through countless hours, beers, and bank accounts, we've successfully released eleven albums and helped prove that artists can actually make money by selling downloads. It's been a lot of work and a lot of fun, and we look forward to many more years to come. Above all, we'd like to sincerely thank our artists for really doing the important work and crafting music that we love.
But what's a birthday celebration without party favors? To mark this momentous occasion, we will be offering The Stabones' album "Liver Let Die" for FREE download through Friday March 2. This album is Record Theory ground-zero: RT-100. If you haven't already gotten it (who hasn't?) then now is the time.
Record Theory on Last.fm
I’m in the process of adding every Record Theory release to Last.fm, but that means tracking down my copy of each album! So, expect more over the next week or so. But for now, we have these albums ready to go:
- Truman Sparks - Truman Sparks
- Fire At Will - Increase The Violence
- The Stabones - Liver Let Die
- The Nice Jenkins - The World Famous Hallelujah Cotton Candy Rent Party!
For now, I’ve only activated the free songs as full-length preview tracks. However, I’m leaning towards making each album completely available. Especially with the new Flash player on each page. Please leave a comment if you’d like to hear more of these albums and it’ll help me with my decision.
And while you’re there, go ahead and join the super awesome Record Theory group!
