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The David Lowery vs Emily White debate continues

News: 25th June 2012 by Louise Dodgson under Music Publishing, Record Labels, Selling & Distributing Your Music

You have probably heard about the blog post penned by a radio station intern in the US, Emily White, claiming that the vast majority of her music collection had not exactly been obtained through legitimate, paid-for sources. Which then spurred an angry reaction from musician Davie Lowery. Which then sparked a whole debate about how musicians earn money in the digital age, illegal downloading and filesharing, and the meaning of free, streaming, music consumption and all kinds of things...with many folks chipping in their thoughts, opinions and comments. 

So to bring you up to date, here are some of the latest opinions and arguments about who is in the right and who is in the wrong amidst the whole David vs Emily debate. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter. Get commenting below!!

Related Links

http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2012/120619lowery

http://seaninsound.tumblr.com/post/25427855365/npr-intern

http://evolver.fm/2012/06/21/david-lowery-might-be-right-about-some-things-but-hes-wrong-about-streaming-money-and-artists/

http://www.north.com/latest/the-internet-could-care-less-about-your-mediocre-band/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/leorgalil/2012/06/22/emily-white-david-lowery-and-the-future-of-music-consumption/


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david lowery, emily white, music piracy, filesharing, music consumption, music sales, illegal downloading

 

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