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May 15, 2009, 12:58 PM ET

Online Album Leak Benefits Chicago Antipoverty Charity

The rock band Wilco is seeking charitable donations from fans who download its new album now that it was leaked onto the Internet this week, Billboard reports.

In an e-mail message to fans, the musicians suggested that as “guilt abatement,” people who get free copies make a donation to Inspiration Corporation, which serves the poor and homeless in Chicago.

“We’ve seen a spike in online donations and are hoping for a sustained bump in giving from Wilco fans,” said John Pfeiffer, the charity’s executive director.

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