MP3s For Half The Price
Emusic is generally thought of as an Itunes alternative for independent releases. But, it’s becoming home to an increasing number of major label releases as well.
Since songs on Emusic cost less than half of what they do on Itunes (and you get 25 free downloads when you sign up)–labels have tried different approaches to limit access to their current, biggest sellers.
In some instances, Emusic will have all of a band’s discography, except for the most recent album. Or they’ll have it, but the singles will only be available if you’re getting the whole album. There’s also music that is in the catalog, but can’t be downloaded as part of a free trial.
So, if you need the newest stuff, straightaway–you’ll want to stick to Itunes or Amazon. But, if you’re looking for an album that came out last year or a recent song that wasn’t released a single, checking Emusic’s catalog could save you a bit of money.
I’ve posted a couple links below to illustrate what I’m talking about:
