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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 28 MIN

How We Stole Music: Episode 2: TPK aka The Pirate King

from High Fidelity: a Music History Podcast · host MCMT Audio

This is the story of how we stole music. Nowadays, for a simple monthly subscription we get access to every song we could possibly want at the cost of our favourite artists making a living. But how did we get here? In this series, we trace the routes of music streaming, to the online piracy craze of the 90s and 00s, to a major development in music technology.    This week, we dive into the deepest corners of the internet to learn about music piracy and the Pirate Kings behind the MP3 piracy craze. We learn who was leaking and supplying all the music for your favourite sites like The Pirate Bay and Napster.   Follow us on Instagram and Substack @highfidelitypod

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