How do you like the idea of artists releasing their music for free online?

Well the cool part is that it allows you to give any amount of money you wish, early figures report that they think there going to make over 9 million, which is pretty nuts. 1.2 million copies sold/downloaded. I think this is going to be a big deal when the final sales and figures are released. Interesting concept, it will be strange to see who does it next, especially in the hip hop world. Choosing the price for things is a great idea, I would throw a few dollars towards artists if it was this easy. The artist also gets alot more money this way, its straight money to the back then the record company and stores getting all the money. Money goes straight to the artist.

http://www.thedailyswarm.com/swarm/l-times-radiohead-tell-us-what-you-learn

Here is a link with some figures.

I would miss not having the cd booklet. :(MellowMight

You can buy it now, you get the download, and they mail you the album when it officially comes out in stores in about a month or two. Theres also a box set package thats a little more expensive.

They know they are still gonna make a killing on ads, concerts, merchandise, etc.

Some artists are only in it for the money so it will never happen with them.

Rock fans are for the most part more loyal than rap fans. If jay-z did the same thing, how many of you would actually give him money? Especially since you already know he's swimming in gold coins like scrooge mcduck right now.Giangio

He could make money from advertisements on the site though, which would be sure to draw millions of hits.

I think it's a good way to combat ilegall downloads seeing as people who weren't gonna pay for it in the first place will d/l it free from there and if they have advertising etc. on the website then the money from that will compensate (if not surpass) for the people who d/ld for free.Foolz3h