How to get the music


1. Get Software

You will need software to use BitTorrent. Just like a web browser lets you download web pages, BitTorrent clients let you download music.
Advanced Client

Regular Client

2. Join the list

The nycheads torrent announce list sends you links to new shows that work with BitTorrent.
Click here to sign up for the list

This list is low-volume. See etree if you want lots of shows now.

3. Download the .torrent file

After a while, you'll get mail that says [Nycheads-torrent] in the subject

These announcements have links to web sites that have torrent files.
Download this file to your desktop (right-click) and then open it.
If your download gets cut off, you can re-open the file.
If you start your download more than a couple of days after the message, you probably will not complete!
IMPORTANT: Be a good member of the community and leave your window open as long as you can.

The higher your Share Ratio, the more you're helping the community. Try to upload more data than you download.


Questions? Need Help?

Many sites have helpful information on using BitTorrent, including:

wiki.etree.org BitTorrent Info
Brian's BitTorrent FAQ and Guide