In a follow-up to my earlier thoughts about using and embracing the web if you are in the music industry, I wanted to share this article I came across that features Magnatunes, a company that permits you to listen to their mp3 music so you can decide whether to buy a cd quality cut of it. They also allow you to use their music in non-commercial settings like student projects, or in commercial settings pre-production without cost. You only buy a commercial license if you decide to use it at the time of production.
I think companies like this who embrace the model of the web will overtake the uptight crowd in the industry who villify their own customers. Who knows, if Magnatunes does well, maybe Google (see number 6) will buy them too. After all, neither one is evil.
