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Killswitch: Screening and Panel Debate at BitTorrent HQ
The team behind the upcoming Internet freedom doc share the new film in an open discussion with Techdirt, EFF, Engine, and more.
Friday Download: Paper Diamond
The electronic producer drops unreleased beats, his back catalog, and the chance to win tickets to his upcoming Rain Drops Tour via BitTorrent Bundle. LA/Colorado producer Paper Diamond calls out his passion for the craft as the factor for his recent success. Since he began releasing music under the Paper Diamond moniker in 2011, he…
Asking Alexandria to Release Live From Brixton and Beyond as a BitTorrent Bundle
A first look at the Asking Alexandria BitTorrent Bundle out December 15th. Too much of rock follows a formula. But bands like Asking Alexandria have made their mark, on their own terms: with a furious brand of heavy metal that would have made the 80s Sunset Strip proud. To cap off a year of touring…
Staff Picks: XTRMST
The new side project from AFI’s Davey Havok and Jade Puget drops an exclusive digital collection as a BitTorrent Bundle. Long before they came together in AFI, it was the camaraderie of a small movement of straight edge fans and bands in Northern California that would connect Davey Havok and Jade Puget. Committed supporters of…
Friday Download: King Reign
The Toronto rapper drops his latest LP via BitTorrent Bundle. In this edition of Friday Download: the latest artist you need to know from a Toronto music scene that just won’t quit. King Reign has worked with Juno-nominated BrassMunk Drake, and Pharoahe Monch. But it’s Sincere, Reign’s debut solo album, that gives us a formal…
Staff Picks: Azealia Banks
The rapper shares the story behind “Chasing Time” in a new video premiere, and invites fans to reimagine the original track.
Friday Download: Barracks
The New Zealand act brings their debut LP and new music video to BitTorrent Bundle. Barracks’ 2012 debut, We Are the Lions EP captured a talented band on the rise, eager to contribute to their local hardcore scene. By supporting fan zines, pressing their own merch, and promoting DIY shows, Barracks was discovered by a…
Bleep: The First Step Toward Offline Messages
When our team started developing Bleep, we had to reshape the way online communications take place to make them more secure. As a result, we had to forgo the convenience of offline messaging – without a server to store the messages, we needed a little more time to iron out the details of sending and…
Introducing µTorrent Pro, now for $19.95 and including a Streaming beta
As of today, our new premium subscribers for µTorrent will notice an upgrade: The debut of our new µTorrent Pro tier, available for $19.95 per year.
Where Creativity Thrives: BitTorrent 2014 User Study
BitTorrent users are 170% more likely to buy music versus average Internet users. Last year, we launched an alpha project called BitTorrent Bundle. Our goal was to build a sustainable ecosystem for the Internet’s creative projects. A place where published stories could be big, messy, and multimedia. A place where artists and fans could connect…