NIN Album Released Under CC License, Has Vocals (I Think)
Not too long ago, NIN released their first post-major-label release on the internet, free of charge. Being all instrumental tracks, it was a departure from what they would normally release as a full length album. I figured it was either a one-off kind of thing or that they would at least charge something for their next traditional release (with vocals and hit singles and stuff). I guess I was wrong.
Over the weekend (or today, I’m not sure) NIN released a brand new album called The Slip through thir website. To get it all you have to do is fill out your name and a valid email address. In return you get links to download the album in several formats, including MP3, FLAC and even WAV. It’s being released under a Creative Commons license, which means you are also free to share it with whoever you want as well as remix and rerelease your own versions of the songs (provided you aren’t charging for them).
It’s nice to see a successful artist giving back to his fan base like this. If we had NIN money we’d probably do the same thing. Unfortunately we only have Sinch money (which is on the same level as “gas money” or “lunch money”), so we’re gonna have to charge you for our new album. With your help we can one day make NIN money and you’ll all be first in line for all the cool free stuff we’ll be giving away.
