Sony to Offer Subscription-Based Music Download Service

Took them awhile, but Sony BMG is finally selling access to all of its music online. Big boss man Rolf Schmidt-Holtz has been quoted saying that Sony BMG is "working on an one music subscription service" which would cost between €6 to €8 per month (about $9 to $12), and provide access to the entire Sony BMG music catalog.
Schmidt-Holtz goes on to say that customers could own "some songs" even after the subscription was canceled. Oh, and unlike downloads from the Apple store, the music will play on " all digital players, including Apple's iPod."
DRM-free, baby. The service launches later this year.
From Engadget
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Subscribe to commentsAkiebaApr 2nd 2008 7:26PM
If thats the case then hopefully they may add that service to the PS3. Hopefully they do that along with movie downloads and televison show downloads.
ShmooMar 27th 2008 2:45AM
"Schmidt-Holtz goes on to say that customers could own "some songs" even after the subscription was canceled. Oh, and unlike downloads from the Apple store, the music will play on " all digital players, including Apple's iPod.""
No, this does NOT mean DRM free. It means there WILL be a DRM that works on many of the popular players.
The song is STILL not gonna be yours. BOYCOTT!
Shmoo, aka "independentmusician"
of http://www.boycott-riaa.com
vikramApr 4th 2008 11:59PM
it is indeed a gr8 news, sony BMG has a good collection of hits to their credit, it will definitely boost the sales, and a gr8 news for music lovers like me.
i wish them luck on this gr8 new endeavor.
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vikramApr 5th 2008 12:13AM
t is indeed a gr8 news, sony BMG has a good collection of hits to their credit, it will definitely boost the sales, and a gr8 news for music lovers like me.
i wish them luck on this gr8 new endeavor.
regards
vikram
A team of successful entrepreneurs credited for www.SelectWealthSystem.com
A new home-based-business marketing system that provides the strategic high ground for internet marketing.
Pro Team Marketing uses an automated marketing system that is currently promoting a cutting-edge young company, entering the early growth stage, that targets the largest consumer base in the United States with their financial educational products.
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