Comments on: Trent Reznor: ‘I steal music too’

By: Funningshoes

Funningshoes — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:37:14 +0000

I plan on buying his self released album, even if I don’t feel it. I’ve always wondered why this hasn’t gained popularity. Trent is a renaissance man, LOVED how he released some of his singles on garage band for musicians and fans to see the anatomy of his music. Rock on Trent.

By: Jared Moya

Jared Moya — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:11:18 +0000

? A number of artists have produced albums without the help of record labels that have done quite well.

By: Hans

Hans — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:00:55 +0000

Everybody here is slagging of the labels. But we need to remember that they give a lot of small bands the big break they need.
Yes, they do dumb things, but it’s still on the top of the list of a lot of beginning bands to get signed by a label. That way they can meet professionals, idols and just gain some experience. It’s one thing to record an album via your laptop and put it on the internet. But I bet it’ll sell a lot better if it’s recorded in a studio with an experienced mixer at the table.

See them as your parent. When you’re a kid you need them to grow, when you’re a teenager you hate ‘em and want to move out. And as an adult you can either live at home, move out but keep a connection or just break with them.

By: Bonesy

Bonesy — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:59:29 +0000

Nice one Trent!
I am one of those loyal fans. i own quite a few albums of NIN’s still after the singles and a couple of albums i havent got. He has respect for his fans and i take my hat off to him!

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:41:17 +0000

If this $4 album actually happens, I’m probably going to buy it. This won’t be because I necessarily want the music, it’s quite likely I wouldn’t have illegally downloaded it if the price was higher. I would buy that album to support what he’s doing. The music industry needs a wakeup call, and I will happily pay $4 to make that happen.

By: curious

curious — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:58:44 +0000

Did he actually go through with this? This was posted in 2007 afterall…

By: ohmygod

ohmygod — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:03:25 +0000

Someone should tell the RIAA that we’ve found someone they can sue for illegal downloading, who might actually be able to afford to pay their ridiculous fines.

By: ned

ned — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 14:29:33 +0000

are you trying tosay that no one should be abel to make a living out of music?
say goodbye to thousands of great bands……

By: Rin

Rin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:17:50 +0000

Great job, Trent! We need more people like you standing up to the labels.

“Let’s rip them off because they’re loyal fans.” Pure nonsense.

People want to support the artists. People steal because it’s either that or pay an arm and a leg for a single CD or DVD. If more artists take the Radiohead and NIN approach to buying music, people would be glad to pay. Cheap prices and a convenient method of having it directly sent to you without even having to leave your house is always a major plus.

By: Xenocid69007

Xenocid69007 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:55:07 +0000

AMEN!! I always have and always will support this guy in whatever he does.. I’m a NIN fan from the Pretty Hate Machine days and have enjoyed watching him grow as a person and as a musician… Trent has always been one of the most forward thinking musicians of this era and I’m soo happy for him that his slave contract with the record industry is in it’s dying throes. I’m sure he will continue to be successful and in 5 or 10 years when record companies go the way of the dinosaurs he will be at the top of the pile.. I just wish it would happen sooner rather than later..