On-line: what a great way to send out high quality music CHEAP and FAST with high bandwith. I would gladly shell out a little money to the music industry to not have to mess with low-quality files and wait time. In return, they wouldn't have to distribute the hard-copies; it would all be central. Why aren't any of the big guy's catching on? I can't AFFORD $18 for every time I like ONE song and want the CD.
Why aren't any of the big guy's catching on? I can't AFFORD $18 for every time I like ONE song and want the CD. Some form of automatic charge would be fine with me. Personally, I just buy CDs. Easier for me, but I might suspect that performers would accept a $0.50/song download royalty, and kids would shell out that sort of money. Providers would happily cooperate $0.05/song.
New bands who wanted to get their music out could waive any royalty.