A free music download site that claims to be legal. The software download offered by this company is legal, however, downloading music utilizing this software tool is illegal, but very easy.
This blog compiles statistics posited by a Harvard Business School Associate Professor (Anita Elberse) and details the negative impact of digital downloading on music industry revenues.
This 2008 article from The Telegraph discusses the quickly morphing music industry and the attempts of entrepreneurs and music labels to find a new industry model that will re-monetize the industry.
This blog suggests that declining revenue streams in the music industry have been impacted greatly by video game sales and not just illegal music downloads.
The 2011 Digital Music Report from IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), identifies crucial issues facing the music industry (mainly reducing illegal downloads), details the statistical data for downloads and record sales for top artists, and suggests recommendations for policy change and consumer education to reduce music piracy.
For when ITunes is just a little too picky about where you got that song from......
Download this software and use any music program you like. It's free initially, but pay after a period of time.
dslreports.com article and forum debating the topic of whether or not those that switch to streaming tv via the internet are merely deadbeats or actually smart consumers.