Napster

For Napster-era punk Jeff Rosenstock, rocking against Trump is the easy part

The DIY punk hero has long fought for empathy and compassion. After releasing the best music of his life, people are finally noticing.

On Apr 10, 2017 by Bryan Rolli

Prince’s music finally will be available on streaming services

You don’t need a Tidal subscription to party like it’s 1999.

On Feb 11, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

For the first time, streaming music beats Netflix

2017 brings encouraging statistics for the music business.

On Jan 26, 2017 by [email protected]

16 years after infamous lawsuit, Metallica is finally back on Napster

‘Member?

On Nov 16, 2016 by Audra Schroeder

Napster is back, but only in name

Nostalgia, one of our greatest weaknesses.

On Jun 15, 2016

Why musicians need to get off Apple Music and Spotify immediately

The music streaming business is on a sure path to self-destruction.

On Jul 8, 2015 by [email protected]

Can Apple save Internet radio?

Why the era of Beats 1 could be upon us.

On Jun 11, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

You can now commemorate your favorite extinct startups on a hip T-shirt

We’d love to ironically champion bad business decisions.

On May 6, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Revisiting the critically acclaimed rock class of 2005

LCD Soundsystem is just the beginning.

On Feb 3, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

Cop who killed Napster exec while emailing will not be charged

Here’s why.

On Aug 29, 2014 by Rob Price

Sean Parker wants to make a Facebook for political discussion

Because, you know, talking about politics online usually goes so well. 

On Jun 12, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

Louis C.K.’s 1998 directorial debut hits the Web

Who needs distributors when you’ve got the Internet and a million fans?

On Jan 29, 2014 by Miles Klee

Airtime’s Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker tank on “Fallon”

You’d think that after launching a video-chat service, these two Napster pioneers would be better at small talk. 

On Jun 6, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

Napster’s Shawn Fanning plugs back in with his new startup, Airtime

The iconic Napster creator wants to revolutionize the way we connect online—again.

On Mar 14, 2012 by Austin Powell