Music Ally

Claims have been made before that Apple is preparing to launch an iTunes-branded subscription-based music service, but the rumour has surfaced again with renewed intensity. Here’s the (supposed) details: it’ll launch in October, and for $129 a year, (more…)

Universal Music in the UK and Ireland has announced a joint venture with Sky to launch an MP3 music store and a hybrid subscription & MP3 download service. It’s the first major licence deal by Universal for MP3s; and is another huge vote of confidence in the concept of download to own subscription services. (more…)