Now I’ve never been a fan of Nine Inch Nails. Mainly due to lack of interest. However, when any band does something amazing with the way they would like to distribute music, THAT catches my attention.

NIN is allowing free distrobution and download of the new album entitled “The Slip” from the band’s Web site. Not only are they releasing MP3s of every song on the album, they have several different options that offer higher audio quality for the audiophiles of the world.

Just like Radiohead released it’s newest album for a mere donation that you decided, NIN seems to be rethinking the way music should be distributed.

Personally, I hope this begins a trend in the music industry. Record companies have been needing a good slap in the face since the days of the original Napster. Artists simply want the music heard. Record labels want the music to fill the corporation bank with high prices.

Here’s to the online music revolution! And props to NIN for bravely facing the online frontier.

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