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Magnatune
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Magnatune
Labelink: http://www.magnatune.com/
Music-Style: jazz/blues, classical, rock, metal/punk, world, new age, electronica.
Self-Definition:
Magnatune promises to its visitors "We are not evil!" and "try before you buy." It's the shareware model applied to music. There are hundreds of MP3'd albums from Magnatune artists as well as genre-based radio stations. Individual tracks may be downloaded free, or complete Albums be bought online for as little as $5 an album, both for private use. Additionally the music may be licensed for commercial use. Artists get a full 50% of the purchase price. And unlike most record labels, Magnatune artists keep the rights to their music. Founded by musicians, for musicians.
No major label connections.
Artists:
Over 150 artists across 7 genres: classical, jazz/blues, rock, metal/punk, world, new age, electronica.
Additional Information:
- all artists have a dedicated web page, with photos/ philosophy/ interviews, some have live performance videos, and many have PDFs of complete artwork, which you can print.
- all music is available and streamable at 128k mp3s, and all music is Creative Commons licensed.
