Online music pirates lost a major resource last week with the shut-down of OiNK, a UK-run private bittorrent site with a vast music selection.
British police arrested the site's administrator, a 24 year old IT worker. Working in tandem, Dutch police shut down Oink's server in Amsterdam. (read an article on the arrest here)
Music on OiNK ranged from hard-to-find old records to new releases. It also functioned as a social hub for many downloaders. The site was meticulously organized and was maintained through member donations.
This is a big blow to members who used the site as a source of new music. It gave lesser-known bands a great platform for exposure. Those fans will now have to rely more heavily on the blogosphere and the media as sources of new music.
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