"The distribution system for releasing new music to the public has been
tested quite often this year. A growing number of artists have started
to sell their new records for nothing, to push up release dates without
notice and even to abandon the use of record labels.
Following
this new trend, British band Coldplay recently announced on its Web
site that it will be offering a download of the single, "Violet Hill,"
off its upcoming new record "Viva La Vida." The best part about this
recent news: The song can be downloaded for free.
Coldplay Finds A New Way To Rip Off Radiohead
Is releasing music for free on the Internet getting kind of lame? First Radiohead, then Nine Inch Nails, and now Gwyneth Paltrow's favorite band are manufacturing buzz by giving tracks away. You're still supposed to buy the CD at some point, though.
