Some Bands Still Refuse Music Downloads

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Sunday August 20, 2006 @03:35PM from the equal-opportunity-shaft dept.

Zelbinian writes "Wired News reports there are a number of artists, ranging from The Beatles to Radiohead, that are still holding out on iTunes. Some feel that per-track downloads hurt the artistic integrity of albums as a whole; for others it's simply a matter of negotiation troubles. From the article: 'Since record companies have realized the popularity of iTunes and other sites, many reworked contracts to give artists less money per download. Andrews said while record companies once offered artists about 30 cents for each song sold, now musicians are earning less than a dime.'"

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Re:But but but! by east+coast · 2006-08-20 16:07 · Score: 0, Redundant

The RIAA represents recording labels, not artists. They're not a musicians union.

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Re:Ohh the irony by SeaFox · 2006-08-20 19:15 · Score: 0, Redundant

Apple won? I thought Apple would win that one. Why did Apple win?