antiMUSIC - iTunes Vs Labels

iTunes Vs Labels

08/30/05
. (Audio Aggression) Despite the success of Apple's iTunes Music Store, pressure from record labels may force Apple to change not only their business model, but also their pricing structure. The New York Times is reporting that Sony BMG and Warner Music Group (WMG) aren't happy with the one-price setup that iTunes currently has. The labels are proposing a pricing structure that will price songs by their popularity. The newer, more popular, songs could sell for as much as $1.49, while older, less popular, songs will continue to sell for 99 cents each. [see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

Note: The preceding story contained only the highlights of the full story published by Audio Aggression, if it was followed by a message to see the full story. To read the entire story click on the link following the story.

Additionally, if you wish to comment on this story, please use the Fan Speak area below.

Click here to return to the full Day in Rock report for 08/30/05

tell a friend about this article

know of a news item we should cover?

antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Google News

Day In Rock

OneRepublic Recruit Jelly Roll For New Version Of 'Hurt'- Lou Gramm Approached To Take Part In 2025 Foreigner Tour- more

Three Days Grace Share First Adam Gontier Reunion Song 'Mayday'- Twenty On Pilots Share 'The Line' From Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 Soundtrack- more

Day In Country

Kip Moore Follows CMA Awards Win With Two New Singles- Randy Houser Teams With Miranda Lambert For 'Still That Cowboy'- more

Reviews

On The Record: The dB's- Rick Monroe and the Hitmen- Atlas Maior- Stoned Jesus

Hot In The City: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Opens in Surprise, Arizona

What's Doing With Dave Koz? Christmas Carols and Cool Cruises!

On The Record: Craft Recordings Announces Record Store Day Exclusives

Live: T Bone Burnett Rocks Phoenix