Aram Sinnreich

Aram Sinnreich is an Associate Professor and chair of the Communication Studies division at American University’s School of Communication in Washington, D.C. Sinnreich’s work focuses on the intersection of culture, law and technology, with an emphasis on subjects such as emerging media and music. He is the author of three books, Mashed Up (2010), The Piracy Crusade (2013), and The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property (forthcoming 2019), and has written for publications including The New York Times, Billboard, Wired, The Daily Beast, and The Conversation. He is also a bassist and composer, with groups and artists including progressive soul collective Brave New Girl, reggae soul band Dubistry, Vivien Goldman, and Ari-Up.