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Tech

The Music Industry Asks US Government to Make ‘Unauthorized Streaming’ a Felony

11.29.18

By Karl Bode
Music

Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ Is the First Ever Streaming-Only Album to Go Platinum

04.04.17

By Phil Witmer
Music

Top Music Industry Organizations Write Letter to Donald Trump Urging Him to Enforce Intellectual Property Laws

12.14.16

By Noisey Staff
Tech

For the First Time in History, “Old” Music Is Outselling New Artist Releases

01.19.16

By Gigen Mammoser and THUMP Canada Staff
Music

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Just Became the First Album to Go 30 Times Platinum

12.17.15

By Kyle Kramer
Music

How a Kid Running an Obscure Music Forum Became the Target Of the UK’s Biggest Ever Piracy Case

11.25.15

By Joe Zadeh
Tech

Internet Radio Copyright Is Bad and Dumb: A Comprehensive Explainer

10.27.15

By Sarah Jeong
Tech

The Music Industry Sued Aurous, the Popcorn Time for Music, Hours After Release

10.14.15

By Clinton Nguyen
Music

Major Labels Are Already Suing The “Popcorn Time of Music” App, Aurous

10.14.15

By Alexander Iadarola
Music

Vinyl Sales Are Outperforming Streaming Services

09.24.15

By THUMP Staff
Tech

Streaming Music Revenue Tops $1 Billion for First Time

09.22.15

By Kari Paul
Tech

Music Industry Begs BitTorrent to Fight Piracy

08.05.15

By Nicholas Deleon

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Life

Vanderbilt Fans Tear Down Goal Post, Toss It in River After Team’s Stunning Upset Against No. 1 Alabama

Vanderbilt will pay a $100,000 fine after fans stormed the filed and tore down the goal post, before tossing it in the Cumberland River.

10.06.24

By Paige Gawley
Photo by Pickadook

Life

Fake Dentists Are Offering Low-Cost Veneers on Social Media

Fake dentists, who call themselves veneer techs, are taking over TikTok as they claim to offer veneers for a fraction of the cost.

10.06.24

By Paige Gawley
Photo by THICHA SATAPITANON

Plane Passengers Unable To Turn Off Explicit Movie During Flight

Passengers aboard a Qantas flight were forced to watch Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn’s ‘Daddio,’ which features nudity and sexting.

10.06.24

By Paige Gawley
Illustration by Reesa

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Weekly Horoscope: October 6-12

Jupiter retrograde begins this week, encouraging us to challenge our previously held beliefs, ideas, and principles.

10.06.24

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