When Metallica members admit to downloading music, does that mean the days of legal music buying are over?
Metallica’s drummer Lars Ulrich confessed to downloading the band’s own album, Death Magnetic’ just to see how it worked, a strange move after Metallica’s lawsuit against Napster nearly a decade ago.
No doubt the music industry has changed a lot since back then 2000; this cluster highlights just a few of the changes that have gone about in the music industry, and focuses mostly on how easily people can now get their music for free. If musicians like Metallica openly confess to it, will you?
49 Ways The Music Industry is Changing
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True iPhone & iTunes Killers
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic at Half The Price
44
License Free Music
for Blogs, Web Sites, Profiles & More
43
Stumble Streaming Indie Music
Stumbleaudio
42
Coke to give away 2 Billion Free iTunes Tracks
41
Still Rollin'
Rolling Stones Unlikely to Ever Retire
40
Download Tunes While You Pump Gas
39
Owning Mainstream Music
Aerosmith Songwriters Selling Rights
38
Free Music as Broadway Advertising
Shrek The Musical Offers "I Know It's Today"
37
New Madonna Song Available for Free Download
36
Cross Promoting Music
Coldplay in Apple iTunes Commercial
35
Digital Honesty Box
Radiohead Lets Fans Set Price
34
Free Music Albums
The Slip by Nine Inch Nails
33
DIY Music Remixes
Musinaut Customizable MXP4s
32
Musical Gloves
Piano Hands Make Impromptu Recitals Possible
31
Streaming Albums on MySpace
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Debut "It's Blitz" Via Social Networking
30
Mobile Music Sharing
Simplify Media for the iPhone
29
Anti-Piracy Programs
Rawrip, Roccatune and Kyte Fight Illegal Downloads
28
Evolving Music Marketing
Live Nation's 360 Deals Put Control Back in Musicians' Hands
27
Marketing With Free Music
Nokia Phones With Unlimited Music Downloads
26
In-Dash Internet Radio
Blaupunkt Prototypes Signal a Seamless Music Driving Experience
25
Drive & Download
Directions Sent To Your Car
24
Interactive Songwriting Software
Microsoft Songsmith Matches Background Music to Your Vocals
23
Apple To Sell DRM Free Music
Apple Announce Deal With EMI
22
Music to Fight Aids
Project (RED) Music Subscription
21
Portable Music Studios
'PCRocks' Lets You Record Whenever Inspiration Strikes
20
Freeconomics of Music
Coldplay's Next Single is Free
19
Beatles Go Digital
Downloadable Album To Debut in 2008
18
Rock Music Studies
Liverpool Hope University Offers MA Degree in Beatles Music
17
Pirates Rejoice!
Research Shows That Filesharing is Not Hurting CD Sales
16
Multimedia Mirrors
Listen to Music and Watch TV While Primping with the ‘Hi Mirror'
15
User Generated Music Videos
Michael Jackson's Beat It Spoof
14
Unlimited Music Downloads in Canada?
$5 on Mobile Phone Plans for Songs
13
iTune Competitors
MySpace Music Launched
12
Free Prince CD With Sunday Paper
Artist Kisses Norms Goodbye
11
YouTube Music Sharing
Muziic Allows You to Stream Music for Free
10
Virtual Front Row Tickets
Free, Live, Elton John Concert Online
9
Paid Music-Sharing
PopCuts Pays Savvy Music Buyers
8
DRM-Free Music Downloads
Sky & Universal Music Service
7
Amazon.com Launches "Amazon MP3" Music Download Store
6
Trend Hunter Launches Groove Armada's Latest Album
Groove Armada Free MP3 Download
5
Free Concerts
Radiohead's 'Scotch Mist' Brings You Into The Studio
4
Crowdsourcing Music Wikis
Amazon Launches SoundUnwound.com
3
P2P Marketing
MediaDefender Stops Spamming, Launches Free Sponsored MP3s
2
MPWiis
MP3tunes Music Locker for Nintedo Wii
1
Free MP3s & New Band Exposure
Insound "Give More. Get More." Program
Related Ideas
Millennium-Inspired CD Players
The Conceptual 'Orion' CD Player Has a Minimalist Design
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Mobile Music Analysis Devices
The 'Analist' Music Analysis Device by Hélène Bert is Helpful
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches 'Get Ready With Me The Album'
Luxury MP3 Player Purses
The Louis Vuitton Music Player Wearable Wallet Arrives This Spring
AI-Powered Music Tools
Udio Removes the Barrier to Entry For Those Interested in Making Music
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars
E Ink and Cream Guitars Dream Up the Voltage DaVinci
Redefined AI Music Creation
MusicFX is Capable of Generating Complex Musical Compositions.
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Music Download Solutions
Suno AI Download Helps Music Lovers Access Their Tunes
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Artist-Honoring Special Turntables
House of Marley Presents a BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Turntable
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Vinyl Video Game Soundtracks
The Halo Original Trilogy Soundtrack Vinyl Box Set Has 83 Tracks
Similar Song-Finding Apps
Similar Songs Finder Helps Music Lovers Discover New Tunes
Festival Hearing Protection Partnerships
Eargasm Joins North Coast Music Festival for Ear Health
Musician-Approved Streetwear
Eli Brown's 92 Thing Drop 2 is Inspired by Underground Rave Culture
Dynamic Miniature Music Stages
Love Hultén Joins Way Out West on the Future Fan Stage
AI-Generated Retail Music
M-Cube's M-Lab Uses AI to Adapt In-Store Music to Customer Preferences
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Hyper-Personalized Playlists
Spotify is Using Advanced AI to Create a Connection Through Playlists
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Music Festival-Branded Earplugs
Loop x Tomorrowland Experience 2 Earplugs Protect Hearing
Collaborative Rock Band Merch
Brain Dead and Supervinyl Debuted The Rolling Stones Merch
Blockish Music Tour Posters
The LEGO Ideas Eras Tour Poster Celebrates Taylor Swift
Screen-Free Music Toys
Loops Lab Lowers the Barrier of Entry to Music Creation
Language App Holiday Albums
Duolingo Introduces a New Owl on the Prowl Music Album
Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints
Sonic Editions' Studio 54 Collection Contains Rare Photos
AI Music Producers
AI Song Creates Unique Tunes Tailored to User Preferences
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear
Vans Unveils its Premium Old Skool Music Collection
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
Innovative Music Streaming Services
PewPee Emerges as a Groundbreaking Music Streaming Service
Musical AI Campaigns
Fiverr's 'Nobody Cares' Positions AI as a Tool for Skilled Freelancers
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Music Listening Data
must.fm for Spotify Stats Dives Deeper Into Your Data for Music Enthusiasts
Text-to-Audio Music-Making Tools
Adobe Introduces its New Instant Project Music GenAI Tool
Personalized Music Tracking Tools
Chart Your Music Lets Users Curate and Track Custom Music Charts
Kid-Safe Streaming Services
Gabb Music+ Provides Kids-Safe Music Streaming Services
Custom AI Music Creation
The AI Music Generator Creates AI-Generated Songs Using Descriptions
Musical Nut Campaigns
INC's NutTunes Campaign Reaches Gen Z Through Spotify
AI-Powered Audio News Podcasts
Google Discover Daily Listen Turns the Latest Updates into Episodes
Free Podcasting Platforms
Pocket Casts Launches a Free Version of its Podcast Web Player
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Question-Prompting Music Features
The Spotify Song Psychic Feature Works like a Magic-8 Ball
Re-Imagined Music Sharing Tools
Jamselect Redefines Music Sharing for the Digital Era
AI-Generated Music Platforms
Stability AI Introduces the Stable Audio 2.0 Platform
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Musician Guessing Games
Spotle Unlimited is Like "Wordle" for Guessing Spotify Artists
Style-Translating Music Apps
Groovify Transforms Looks into Music with Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Playlist Makers
Deezer Uses AI to Enhance its Playlist-Generating Capabilities
Beverage Brand Music Contests
White Claw is Giving Canadians the Chance to Perform at AltiTunes
Pay-What-You-Want Gaming Platforms
Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Peer-To-Peer Music Streaming
Join Live Sets and Enjoy Non-Stop Music Streams with StreamDJ
Iced Coffee-Inspired Albums
Dunkin' Released the Iced EP with 2000s Boy Band Legends
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
AI Music Generation
Stable Audio Invites Users to Create Music Up to Three Minutes in Length
Britpop Photography Exhibitions
London's Oasis Photography Exhibition Celebrates the Band's Legacy
Independent Author Publishing Programs
Spotify Launched a New Audiobook Publishing Program
Reimagined Pop-Culture Music Genres
Disney's A Whole New Sound Imagines Classics in New Genres
AI Music Generators
Riff Produces Royalty-Free Music for Content Creators
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Weapon-Awareness Music
Logic's 'Iron Pipeline' Anthem Highlights the Gun Trafficking Crisis
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Personalized Podcast Platforms
The 'iListen' Platform Turns Articles into Audio Content
Song Identifier Tools
Song Minds Instantly Identifies Tunes from Live Audio or Files
In-Game Festival Concerts
Fortnite and Metallica Join on a Special Concert Experience
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Gamer Music Libraries
The Nintendo Music App Shares Fan-Favorite Nintendo Soundtracks
Artist-Focused Subscription Tiers
Soundcloud Adds a Discounted Subscription Tier for Creatives
Interactive Music Course Subscriptions
Strybo Digital Offers a Course Platform for £9.99
Interactive Music Fitness Tools
Music Boxing Training Machine is Supercharging Workouts with Music
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
Music-Themed Travel Guides
Skyscanner Music Guides Were Created with Exceptional ALIEN
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Dynamic Multi-Use Turntables
Korg Launches Three New Turntables with Specialized Features
Music Creation Platforms
Suno Let's Users Create, Share, and Discover Music with Text or Audio
Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
Data-Driven Playlist Organizers
Sortlee Offers a Powerful Music-Organizing Experience
Vinyl-Filled Music Room Extensions
Benjamin Wilkes Extends the Vinyl House in Leytonstone
AI Singing Tools
AI Singing Let's Anyone Become a Musician or Composer in a Few Simple Steps
Cover Art Generators
The CanCon Album Generator Lets Fans Remix Iconic Canadian Covers
Comprehensive Mood Tracking Apps
Moodset Integrates Music to Help Users With Introspection
Modular Music Makers
Users Can Build and Modify Music Easily with Modular Sound Blocks
In-Game Music Players
UMG and Republic Records Launch the Boombox Music Player on Roblox
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Nostalgic Music Piracy Merchandise
Limewire's New Merchandise Collection is Made with Dumbgood
Musical Integration Platforms
PulseShare Empowers Website Owners to Integrate Spotify Content
B2B Music Streaming Services
Tuned Global and Sona Launch a New Music Streaming Platform
Color-Coded Music Sheets
ColoredMusicSheet Makes Music Learning Easier With Color-Coded Notes
Gym-Specific Music Licensing Services
FITRADIO Has Launched a New Music Licensing Service
Social Music Experiences
Dila Connects Users by Creating Friendships Through Playlists
Music Analytic Tools
StatsCrave Let's Users Track Music Listening, Trends, and Discover New Hits
AI Melody-Making Tools
Lyrical Labs Offers AI Melodies for Inspiration or Content
Sustainable Pop Album Packaging
Billie Eilish is Releasing an Eco-Friendly Album Design
AI Content Licensing Platforms
'TollBit' Aims to Be an Early Adopter in AI Music Licensing
Sustainable Indie Album Releases
Coldplay Commits to a Sustainable Album Release for 'Moon Music'
Symphony Orchestras-Focused Equity Initiatives
The Black Orchestral Network Debuts a New Model
Downloadable Music Tools
Spotidown is a User-Friendly Downloader with a Straightforward Interface
Audiobook-Only App Subscription
Spotify Rolls Out Audiobooks Access Tier Subscriptions
Free Subscription-Enabled Audiobooks
Spotify is Now Offering Free Audiobooks for Premium Users
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Royalty Free Piano Music
This Site Offers Beautiful Music For Various Industries to Use
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Film Chronicle Documentaries
HBO Presents the New MoviePass, MovieCrash Documentary
Music Analysis Compact Devices
Hélène Bert Creates the Analist Music Tool to Understand Music
Daily Music Recommendations
DailyDisco is for Spotify Users Who Crave Daily Music Discoveries
Audio Brand Rewards Programs
Skullcandy Soundlab Elevates Loyal Fans to Co-Creators
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
Seamless Music-Creation Tools
Klimper is Easy to Use for Seamless Track Creation
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Pop Singer Lyric Challenges
Swiftie.pro Puts Taylor Swift Fan's Knowledge to the Test
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Live Event Subscription-Based Services
LivePass is Launching in the San Francisco Bay Area
Custom Music Subscriptions
WeComposers Offers Access to Unlimited Custom Music
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
Rockband-Inspired Rancher Boots
Wolverine and Metallica Present the Scholar Rancher Boots
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
All-in-One Song Writing Apps
Bunder Uses AI to Bring All-Things Song Writing into One Place
All-In Pricing Policies
Live Nation Entertainment Has Implemented an All-In Pricing Policy
Music Profile Generators
Spoticulum Creates Snapshots of One's Spotify Preferences to Share
Band Name Generators
This Tool Uses Keywords to Help Musicians Craft Their Band Name
Secure Music Sharing
Songbox Offers Music Sharing with Security
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Audiobook Insight Platforms
Spotify Introduces the New Spotify for Authors Publishing Platform
Concert Discovery Platform
Discover Live Music Events by Artist or Genre with Shazam Events
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
PDF-to-MP3 Converters
This Tool Transforms PDFs to MP3s for Easy Listening
Entertainment Metadata Management Frameworks
Media Press Group Has Introduced OpenID
Drum Practice Tracker Apps
Drumbitious Helps Drummers Reach Their Full Musical Potential