CNET to launch indie music service

Some points...: I think the article's appropriate in light of the stories we've been getting recently concerning iTunes and other commercial online music ventures.

Most people miss the signifance of the CNET venture: it allows recording artists to totally bypass the System that keeps most of them unheard and CD prices over $10 a pop. If this type of service really goes great guns (and so far it hasn't) it could completely turn the recording industry upside down.

I've got two friends/acquaintances who are/were selling music over the old MP3.com service, bypassing the usual route that artists must take to get an audience for recorded materials.

And, for those who'd like a very interesting take on the whole RIAA Thang from a successful recording artist (25 albums over 30+ years in the biz), rustle your leaves on over to this interesting article on Janice Ian's Web site: www.janisian.com/article-internet_debacle.html; Posted by: Yen_z Posted on: 11/27/03 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Outstanding!!!!!!! markdoiron | 11/26/03

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It's ethical voska | 11/27/03

Some points... Yen_z | 11/27/03

So how much did you lose? B.O.F.H. | 11/28/03

I thought it was free? voska | 12/01/03

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