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Category Archives: piracy
“I’d die for radio” – MC Sniper’s guide to being a pirate radio DJ
The BBC has launched an online mockumentary series that follows the exploits of Kurupt FM, “West London’s second most popular pirate radio station.” The leader of the Kurupt crew, MC Sniper, penned a short guide to being a pirate radio … finish reading “I’d die for radio” – MC Sniper’s guide to being a pirate radio DJ
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Is Ripping CDs from Your College Radio Station Ethical?
Social media outlets were abuzz yesterday with discussion about the ethics of stealing music after 20-year-old Emily White’s post, “I Never Owned Any Music Anyway” appeared on NPR’s All Songs Considered blog. In the piece, White, talks about how she … finish reading Is Ripping CDs from Your College Radio Station Ethical?
Rocker David Lowery chides NPR music intern who didn’t pay for her 11,000 song collection
David Lowery is a veteran rock musician known for his work with the bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker. Over the last quarter decade he’s had plenty of experience with the music industry, both independent and major labels, and has … finish reading Rocker David Lowery chides NPR music intern who didn’t pay for her 11,000 song collection
Posted in college radio, music, music sharing, piracy
Tagged All Songs Consdiered, CDs, college radio, David Lowery, Emily White, file sharing, music, NPR, ripping, royalties
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Radio Obsessive Profile #11: Paper Radio Publisher DJ Frederick
It’s been over a year since I’ve profiled a Radio Obsessive for Radio Survivor and I’m glad to say that I couldn’t resist the opportunity to learn more about DJ Frederick and his Paper Radio ‘zine. According to the Paper … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #11: Paper Radio Publisher DJ Frederick
Posted in college radio, piracy, radio obsessive profile, shortwave
Tagged 'zines, DJ Frederick, Paper Radio, radio obsessive, Signals, zine
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Lawyer for Pirate Cat Radio Founder Files Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Fine
A month ago the FCC issued a $10,000 Forfeiture Order to Pirate Cat Radio founder Daniel “Monkey Man” Roberts, for “willfully and repeatedly violating section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934…by operating an unlicensed radio broadcast station” in San … finish reading Lawyer for Pirate Cat Radio Founder Files Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Fine
Posted in community radio, FCC, piracy
Tagged community radio, Daniel Roberts, FCC fine, Pirate Cat radio, pirate radio
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Radio Kol Hashalom, where are you?
Haaretz reports that Israeli police and the Communications Ministry have shut down Radio Kol Hashalom in East Jerusalem. Israeli and Palestinian peace activists ran the station, which used broadcasting equipment in Ramallah and was licensed by the Palestinian authority. Kol … finish reading Radio Kol Hashalom, where are you?
FCC Issues $10,000 Forfeiture Order to Pirate Cat Radio Founder
On Friday, the FCC posted a notice that a forfeiture order (PDF) for $10,000 was issued to Pirate Cat Radio founder Daniel “Monkey Man” Roberts for “willfully and repeatedly violating section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934…by operating an … finish reading FCC Issues $10,000 Forfeiture Order to Pirate Cat Radio Founder
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Tagged Daniel Roberts, FCC fines, KPDO, Pirate Cat radio, pirate radio
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Do pirate radio stations create jobs? Two responses
Here are several responses to my post guesstimating that pirate radio stations produce about 19,220 jobs per year worth $576,600,000 in income. Obviously my finding, calculated in about an hour, was a bit of a stretch. But it has stimulated … finish reading Do pirate radio stations create jobs? Two responses
Report: pirate radio generates over half billion dollars for US workers in jobs
I have often wondered how many jobs “unlicensed” media produce, be it P2P file sharing sites or pirate radio stations. A new study commissioned by the National Association of Broadcasters inspires me to attempt a rough cut of the pirate … finish reading Report: pirate radio generates over half billion dollars for US workers in jobs
Does the college/community radio show before yours influence your program?
Are you a college/community/LPFM/unlicensed music show host? Does the show that comes on before you have an impact on your program, or your efforts to cultivate an audience? I ask now because I forgot to mention the question when I … finish reading Does the college/community radio show before yours influence your program?