Portishead asks fans for music distribution advice

In one simple word, the world of music distribution changed 10 years ago: Napster. Although the free download service only lasted two years (the Napster that currently exists is a pay service, Roxio, that bought the name and logo), it forever altered the way we buy and listen to music. Since then, numerous bands have, perhaps at times against the wishes of their record companies, stepped forward and offered unique ways to distribute music. Radiohead, of course, comes to mind. The Raveonettes r...

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18:00 on February 17 2009

Portishead Are Free Agents

Pitchfork — Photos by James Cadden After returning to the realm of popular music with last year's Third, Portishead are now free agents after fulfilling their contract with Island R... more info

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10:45 on February 17 2009

Portishead to 'do a Radiohead'

DrownedInSound — Portishead are no longer signed to Island Records and are thinking about what they could and should do next. DiS has a few suggestions... more info

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20:14 on February 17 2009

Portishead asks fans for music distribution advice

Paste Magazine — In one simple word, the world of music distribution changed 10 years ago: Napster. Although the free download service only lasted two years (the Napster that currently ... more info

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