Comments on: Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:37:31 +0000

I still think this is a great idea, but post the songs at like 96kbps formatted mp3’s~ That was there is something there is something to be desired

By: Trackback

Trackback — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:24:12 +0000

Did you hear about the new Stars album? Everyone’s been talking about the novel approach that Arts & Crafts is taking by releasing the new album digitally at the same time promos go out (someone finally took my advice from, like, 2 years ago, hee hee hee!)

By: zeepee

zeepee — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:51:55 +0000

The New Pornographers are doing this already but with way cooler options:

http://www.buyearlygetnow.com

Although, let’s be honest, I’ll probably buy the early download. The amount of illegal downloading I do is bad for my karma…

By: Labtheque

Labtheque — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:01:56 +0000

I’m really enjoying the album — I got it off of OiNK — but I don’t buy digital releases. I feel more comfortable with physical copies, and I’d rather know if an album has staying power before I buy.

Good for them, though. I hope it helps.

By: stix

stix — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:11:58 +0000

I just got it off of Oink anyway. Because most band websites make me want to puke. Almost as much as the thought of spending $10+ on an actual CD.

By: Catbirdseat

Catbirdseat — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:21:37 +0000

Well huh! It is in fact on iTunes already. I guess A & C must have had this all planned and submitted to iTunes weeks ago, or else A & C just simply has enough clout to get iTunes to put up their releases in a matter of days or hours rather than the standard "few weeks."

But who cares? It's on iTunes NOW, so just go and buy it, people!

By: AL

AL — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:15:28 +0000

I know that the album is at least available on the A&C website and iTunes. In a Myspace bulletin the band put out yesterday, they specifically noted that it could be purchased from iTunes, with no mention of the label’s site.

By: Mick Kraut

Mick Kraut — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:01:23 +0000

Wait a minute... Harvey Danger is still putting out records?

Flagpole Sitta 2007?

By: NickEddy

NickEddy — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:55:53 +0000

The MP3 that Pitchfork posted was weak. Maybe a legal posting of the tracks can pre-empt bad buzz, "not worth stealing," eg. Make people pay for the tracks before a leak and net chatter can squash anticipation.

I dunno, let me listen to the MP3 again. I thought "Elevator Love Song" was fantastic once upon a time..

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:43:56 +0000

@therichgirlsareweeping: You are correct. KRS released it, after they put it out there for free. I hope it works out for Stars, too. I dig those folks.