We are talking about copywrited material.
If it's public domain, that's one thing...go for it.
If the newest garage band wants to bypass the existing system and market by giving away (or selling) 'free samples' over the internet...more power to them.
But if you don't like they way the record companies do business...do what we have always done...send them a message....QUIT BUYING FROM THEM!
I got a call from my old (and still Democrat) college roommate. He said, "You've got DSL? Go here you can DL songs."
I said, "Is it legal?"
He laughed as if when has that ever stopped a liberal...power to the people and all that.
I want no part of it.