tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38407088889205329862024-03-13T11:07:55.557-07:00The Quiet Riot ActA blog reporting on the effect of the Recording Industry Association of America's investigations of music piracy at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. In the future it will focus on news related to online music and the music industry.S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-29583194982105646062010-01-10T12:50:00.000-08:002010-01-10T12:54:46.485-08:00Rhode Island Student Requests New TrialThe Boston Herald reports a new Providence, R.I., student is requesting a new trial claiming the damage award was "severe" and "oppressive."S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-45108610258374904382009-11-12T07:50:00.000-08:002009-11-12T08:12:00.547-08:00Fighting the Battle for Free?I've noticed a trend lately, most likely prompted when Radiohead released their album In Rainbows for whatever the listener could pay, of bands releasing music for free. Trent Reznor did the same thing, putting a spotlight on the "free culture" of illegal downloading. More recently the rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures released their newest single "Mind Eraser, No Chaser" for free on iTunes. S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-44030092365184032082009-09-28T09:00:00.000-07:002009-09-28T09:22:29.825-07:00Alternatives to Piracy. But Are They Worth It?A new article at Giga Om analyzes the state of digital music and the outlets that are available. It makes the claim that because of the increase of streaming music sites, ownership of music might not be as important. I don't think that's true, I enjoy having my music in the palm of my hand even when the Internet is down. But this article does give a good rundown of the services out, including theS. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-27504623692455023982009-07-31T22:05:00.000-07:002009-07-31T22:14:32.398-07:00College Student Ordered to Pay $675,000 for Illegal DownloadingIn only the second music downloading case against an individual to go to trial, NPR News reports that a Boston University grad student will pay a hefty fine for 30 songs, though he downloaded and shared "hundreds" by artists like Nirvana, the Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, and others.The student's lawyer plans to appeal, claiming he was not allowed to argue the case for fair use.S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-43309838079593421262009-07-29T21:47:00.000-07:002009-07-31T22:15:34.531-07:00In An Employer's MarketThis is a little off-topic, but as my job search continues, I found a few interesting people in my same predicament with my recent dive into the Twittersphere. I also found a great website where there are aspiring music writers and journalists like me that gather to talk about their struggles and give advice. Career Realism is a great place to look at the constantly changing state of the job S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-7053881013569915322009-07-27T07:03:00.000-07:002009-07-27T07:08:02.681-07:00Reported Talks Between Apple and Major LabelsRolling Stone is reporting that major labels and Apple could be collaborating in hopes to boost album sales on iTunes. There are also good related article links on that page to catch you up on the music sales battle for Apple and the major labels.S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-30224360651049690152009-07-21T18:31:00.000-07:002009-07-21T18:37:44.969-07:00Labels Losing Steam to the New Dogs in Town?Are we starting to gain momentum again on the issue of monopolizing online music?According to a report by the New York Times, major labels are going to be in a fight (as if they weren't already) for their financial lives as Polyphonic, a new endeavor by Radiohead's manager, Brian Message, seeks to invest in the bands and their music, not their potential for hitmaking.There's a great paragraph S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-3059612069081408392009-07-21T10:15:00.000-07:002009-07-21T10:26:01.681-07:00Warner Music, YouTube Still At Standstill Over Licensing FeesAfter disappointing ad revenue from the use of YouTube, Warner Music has been trying to strike a deal with the video website. Apparently, things are harder to compromise than they thought.Source: Rolling Stone.comS. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-52115571572825521372009-01-06T14:19:00.000-08:002009-01-06T14:25:10.730-08:00ITunes Raises, Lowers Prices, Releases 'Anticopying Measures'An article in the New York Times explains the companies plans to raise the prices of more popular songs and lower the prices of less popular songs. They also said some songs will not have Digital Rights Management, which creates a lock on songs so they can not be shared illegally (so they say).I'm not sure if this is good or bad. I don't think it's fair to have some people pay more (and some S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-39281542130324939662008-12-24T11:28:00.000-08:002009-07-31T22:26:01.626-07:00RIAA to Stop LawsuitsAfter two years of lawsuits aimed at the students of Ohio University and other colleges around the country, the RIAA has now decided to stop the lawsuits. They are now striking up an agreement with Internet Service Providers to stem the illegal downloading. This was front page news in The Columbus Dispatch (via the AP), and The Post has the full story as well. S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-34586549710700188442008-11-11T13:44:00.000-08:002008-11-11T14:54:04.899-08:00This Time Around: Author's Input So, what do I, the writer of this blog, think of the investigations and the fiasco that overtook Ohio University these last few years? Well, I decided I'd take the last post of this project to let you know. I wanted to be able to see and present all the facts before I claimed to have any opinion, lest I seem uneducated and biased on the situation. I have to say, I was wary of digital music fromS. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-77718715237723517302008-11-11T12:57:00.000-08:002008-11-11T13:43:55.950-08:00OU Technology: What Has Happened Since? As of deadline time, OU's technology department hadn't returned the numbers of illegal downloads as of the current year. But according to Sean O'Malley, the IT Communications Manager, the university "has seen a huge drop" in complaints from the Recording Industry Association of America. "Now...we're blocking the [illegal downloading] before the RIAA can send the letters. All the S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-29884116001142208052008-11-10T12:23:00.000-08:002008-12-29T08:48:21.662-08:00Shake, Rattle and Roll: Students Affected S. TebbenThere were many outcomes of the litigation letters and lawsuits that canvassed the University. Many people just settled for the amount, rather than sink into a hole of debt fighting the lawsuits. Here are just two examples of students who were caught.(Photo used with permission)Aaron Baker was a Freshman when the RIAA came knocking on his door. Now a Junior S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-16787780903476181842008-11-06T11:16:00.001-08:002008-11-06T11:24:48.605-08:00Oh the Outrage!Here are some videos on the situation here in Athens. The students' point of view:A cry from the rock stars:And another point of view:Okay, this one's just for fun.S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-38317064822220126842008-10-31T08:04:00.000-07:002008-10-31T08:08:49.157-07:00iTunes prices on the rise?I was asked about iTunes in one of my comments on the first entry, so I thought I'd post this article about iTunes potentially raising their prices. I think this will have a major effect on music piracy, even with the RIAA litigations still ongoing throughout the country. This plus the economy does not spell happiness for the music industry, which is already flailing under monetary struggles. S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840708888920532986.post-62316104457001843862008-10-27T18:54:00.000-07:002008-11-11T08:12:28.266-08:00RIAA Then and NowIn the days when there is a decline in almost everything because of the economy, the music industry is feeling the heat as well. With an increase in the price of cds and the burgeoning technology readily available to college students like me, there is the temptation to go somewhere else for our musical needs. Some of these places weren’t exactly legal places to go either.Logo copyright Ohio S. Tebbenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418624671026113155noreply@blogger.com3