The 2005 Radio Scandal Was a Glorious Mess
A little-remembered scandal back in ’04-’05 gave a revealing and hilarious look into music industry corruption. Dozens of popular bands, from Pearl Jam to Norah Jones, relied on a playbook of unscrupulous tactics in order to get their songs played on the radio. “Gifted” playstations, six-figure payola schemes, hiring college […]
