Artists Ditching Record Labels, Offering Music for Free Online
British pop rock stars and Beatles worshipers Oasis recently parted ways with their record label. The band has already announced that their next single, 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down,' will be available only as a digital download for 99 pence.
Jamiroquai and Madness are also rumored to be following in Radiohead's footsteps, offering their next albums for free (or cheap) directly to their fans. Meanwhile, The Charlatans have powered their comeback in part by offering their new album for free through the website for XFM Radio.
Last, but certainly not least, yesterday Trent Reznor, of Nine Inch Nails fame, announced that he had left his record company behind and was looking forward to bringing his music direct to his audience. He gave no specific plans, but did say he would announce details soon about 2008. He then summed up our feelings about the whole situation quite well -- "exciting times, indeed."
From The Telegraph and Machinist
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