An online music store update

[richlevy]

All five major music companies are discussing ways to boost the price of single-song downloads on hot releases -- to anywhere from $1.25 to as much as $2.49. It isn't clear how or when such a price hike would take place, and it could still be months away. Sales of such singles -- prices have remained at 99 cents -- still account for the majority of online music sales.

Of course if they are discussing this together, they are going to jail!!!

If I didn't think I'd end up murdered in my sleep, I'd set up an indy download site at 25 cents per song. Since the artist only sees 10-25 cents per album, I should have no problem signing up bands.