...Ruckus network was a "free music" network aimed at college students. Members could access DRM'd music for free, save for viewing advertisements (kind of like InternetDJ.com, without the DRM). The aim here was to sway college students away from downloading illegally pirated music. TotalMusic, a joint venture between Sony BMG and Universal MusRuckus network was a "free music" network aimed at college students. Members could access DRM'd music for free, save for viewing advertisements (kind of like InternetDJ.com, without the DRM). The aim here was to sway college students away from downloading illegally pirated music. TotalMusic, a joint venture between Sony BMG and Universal Music Group, acquired Ruckus last year. ic Group, acquired Ruckus last year.