Interview with Magnatune Records

Magnatune is the non-evil record label who gives away 128 kbps mp3s of all their artist’s songs for free. You can then choose (or not) to purchase DRM-free higher quality versions at a price you set and they allow you to share their purchased songs with 3 friends. The label splits revenues 50/50 with their (carefully picked) signed artists, while these artists keep all of the rights to their music with a non-exclusive contract.

We need more of this! The site isn’t chock full of artists yet, but its well done. You can preview a CD prior to listening, and then purchase the album by download. If you, like me, would rather own the actual disc, you can do that also. You can even pay what you -want- for it… between $5 – $18. The reason? 50% goes straight back to the artist. Lets see this catch on!