Word: groupe
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MP3s and the Internet can empower bands to take back control over their music. Countless bigname groups are eager to take advantage of the opportunity; for example the Beastie Boys took it upon themselves to make available live tracks and non-copyrighted music to promote their latest album, Hello Nasty. Garbage and Alanis Morrisette have been known to release special rare cuts exclusively in MP3 format. They Might Be Giants has even made entire albums available online. Smaller, independent bands have also embraced MP3s as a means for building a fan base and getting their music recognized. The London-Based...
...wrath of musicians themselves. No longer completely dependent on music companies, bands will be likely to break out on their own if they feel they are being too restricted. Chuck D of Public Enemy recently split with Def Jam Records because he felt the label was unresponsive to the group's needs. The band has had continued success since the breakup with the label, keeping up fan interest by posting tracks on their Web site and selling regular and MP3 albums through Atomicpop.com. "Digital distribution levels the playing field," Chuck D told Rolling Stone...
Metzl, one of the group's student members, saidthe administration has created a window ofopportunity so it can focus on problems withPenn's drinking scene...
...first meeting, held the same day as therally, was productive, according to group members...
Last night, the working group's second meetingresulted in its first proposal, which concernsalcohol distribution by third-party vendors atoff-campus events...