Loading ...Where Is All of the DRM Free Popular Music?
One of the biggest obstacles for those seeking DRM free downloads is the lack of downloads for major artists. While not everyone listens to popular music a majority of the downloads on the web are from these popular artists and it is obvious that the major music conglomerates are going to cater to the majority. The good news is that there are signs that this may be changing. First, the Universal France release of a DRM free album and now Amie Street. Amie Street is a DRM free music download site that recently signed a deal with Netwerk Music Group who represents a variety of major artists such as Avril Lavigne, Barenaked Ladies and Sarah Maclahlan. This isn’t surprising for the Barenaked Ladies as they have voiced their opinions against DRM in the past. The new deal between Netwerk Music Group and Amie Street has not only brought some major artists to there site but also sparked a lot of attention. Another interesting thing about Amie Street is there pricing structure. Basically a song starts out free and then as more people download the song the price of the song rises with a cap of 98 cents. So downloads are based on popularity and so far it seem like users are enjoying this new way of doing things.
