How the music industry learned to love piracy
undefined 6, 2024
The documentary “How Music Got Free” explores the impact of the file-sharing era on the music industry, depicting early online pirates as heroes who democratized music. It highlights how record labels profited from high CD prices, which led to the rise of piracy and a significant drop in CD sales. The film portrays streaming services as a resolution, though critics argue this narrative ignores the harm to artists, who struggle with low streaming payouts. The documentary, produced by Eminem and others, is seen as glossing over the broader negative effects of the streaming economy on musicians.
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