Nine Inch Nails has been a front runner in proving to the world that it makes sense for bands to release their music for free to the public using BitTorrent trackers and online downloads. Sticking to that model, the band has announced that its latest single, Echoplex, is now available for free download from sites like Facebook and iLike. This news isn t nearly as exciting as this year s earlier release of a full album on BitTorrent sites; after all, it isn t entirely uncommon for bands to post free singles on their sites. However, it points to NIN s continuing interest in drawing attention to the value of offering free music as a promotional tactic in today s digital world.
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