The lost joy of music piracy

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music discoverypiracycommunitystreamingOinkWhat.CDNine Inch NailsRob Sheridan

Author: mcgin

Date: 7/16/2026

Article Summary:
The article explores the story of Rob Sheridan, a former creative director of Nine Inch Nails, and his involvement in the music piracy community through Oink and What.CD, highlighting the importance of these communities in music discovery and the impact of their closure on the music industry.