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Negativland's "No Business"

One of our favorite copyfighting groups, Negativland, has a new, long-awaited about out, No Business. Most Negativland albums are concept albums and this one is no exception; No Business focuses on music industry politics, which it skewers with brains and wit. I love any band that loves Ethel Merman, so I was especially happy to hear the title track, a collage of Merman singing about the joys of stealing. Video and audio of said track are online for the taking. Or you can buy the real deal via Stay Free! mailorder for $15 (includes free shipping). That includes the CD, a whoopee cushion emblazoned with the (c) symbol, a booklet/essay, and a video short ("Gimme the Mermaid"), in a handsome package by Sean Tejaratchi.

Also, the Onion's AV Club has a great interview with Don Joyce and Mark Hosler.