If DRM-free downloads is what you like then you may be happy to learn that UK music download service, 7digital, is the first to offer tunes from Warner Music International without copyright protection.
The Warner deal joins an existing one with publisher EMI, the first of the Big Four music studios to dump DRM for downloads. EMI has already got DRM-free deals with Apple and, most recently, Play.com, which has now entered the music download business.
Starting today, 7digital customers in the UK, Ireland, Spain, France and Germany will be able to get DRM-free tracks and albums from the likes of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Madonna and Lupe Fiasco, among others.
John Reid, Vice Chairman, WMI & President, Warner Music Europe, said:
“This deal will offer music fans a new level of flexibility in their use of tracks from our world-renowned artists. We believe that providing consumers with this assurance of interoperability will encourage sales of music downloads and ultimately help the development of new digital music experiences. This agreement will not only enhance 7digital.com’s service and expand our digital footprint but also benefit artists and music fans alike.”
7digital is celebrating the deal by making ‘selected’ albums from Warner’s catalogue available for a limited period for £5 each. Tracks are listed at 79p each for 256kbps downloads.-Martin Lynch
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Comments
It's about time too, i personaly dont bother downloading tunes because of the minefield of DRM.
If i pay for a song, i want it, to have and to hold from this day forward till Laptop death do we part.
It's still a bit much for 256kbps, roll on 320kbps i say.