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Myspace (http://www.myspace.com) is currently developing a digital download store will be known as MyStore (http://www.snocap.com/join/store/). The company has partnered with web-based distributor Snocap music to create a function which will allow bands to sell their music through their MySpace site. Users can buy, download and play MP3 files on any device such as iPod and the Zune.

Despite huge sales potential, some bands to find new technology concern. Myspace artists are concerned about the unknown benefit margin to be in charge and artistic issues involved in the distribution of a song at a time.

"Myspace has become a network massive online viral marketing tool, "says Dan-O, singer and songwriter in the rapid up-and-coming band Myspace New York Phoenix Tree (http://www.myspace.com/phoenixtree, http://www.pheonixtreetheband.com). "The ability to sell music on our site will be a new feature incredible."

iTunes charges 99 cents for each song but Myspace will allow the band to set the cost. Artists with Myspace currently can put up to four songs on their site that users can listen for free. Some bands allow fans to download some sample tracks in MP3 format. While some groups have decided not to offer this option, Phoenix Tree offers all of his recordings as a free download, hoping to find new fans and selling CDs. Given the new option of charging per download, some bands are struggling with the choice between winning more fans and generate income from their music.

"If you give a million songs for free can have a million fans, or you can sell 2,000 songs for 50 cents and only about 2,000 fans, "says Matt Thornton of the band Motorhome (http://www.myspace.com/motorhome). While the money brought each song to be useful, Thornton said: "The charge could deter fans, everyone should be able to hear."

But Jake Espy from the band Roe (http://www.myspace.com/roerock) thinks that will help MyStore musicians. "Any local artist would think an opportunity to their music out there and sell it is a good thing, "he said. While Roe already sells music through iTunes and CD Baby, Espy says that:" Any new route will benefit both the fans and the band. "

Another area of concern is the issue of unique MP3 or CD distribution of long duration. Many artists complain that online selling tracks individually takes away the feeling of your album. "The sale of just one song is just selling an idea" Motorhome Thornton says. "I personally do not think it's enough. You have to make people think about all this and get them involved in it." He said Pink Floyd "The Wall" in a case of a concept-album that would not be possible in the business model MyStore.

The bands are also concerned that owning CDs will become obsolete reality. Jason Larson of the piggies (http://www.myspace.com/thepiggies) thinks that MP3 sales through Myspace removed from the purchase of CDs in print. "Music itself is art, but there is more to it, with lyrics and cool artwork (inside the cover album), "he says." And you get a much better sound copy of the songs "Larson also adds.

But even amid the apprehension, most of the Myspace artists remain optimistic. "Not everyone in the music is just as musicians," Larson says. He says the community of music keep the traditions of the CDs in paper alive, while other listeners in general have greater access to the songs you want to buy. "It need something for everyone, "he says.

creative and promotional considerations notwithstanding, the business deals that still raises the alarming MyStore musicians. Myspace is not letting the public know how they will organize the structure of benefits. Despite Snocap CEO Rusty Rueff told Associated Press that they are trying to keep costs "as low as possible," bands do not dare.

Dan-O Tree of Phoenix said that the profit margin will be the single issue Key in the choice of the band to offer their songs for sale. "ITunes is very professional and above board in that direction, and Myspace will be the most sincere" says. The band gets about 70 cents to buy downloads cost 99 cents for iTunes customers Dan-O notes.

Although there are many concerns among Myspace artists, it seems that most music is added to the new service. "We made an album, spent much money and not expect to return," says Larson the piggies. "But if we can get the money to drive to the next show, then that is what sells our songs is for."

Source: http://www.fortcollinsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=393&Itemid=42
Local bands care of new features Myspace, Sarah Bultema, Fort Collins Weekly, undated

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Colin Hayes
CDMA Public Relations

The Motorhome & US RV Show 2008

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