Shop DRM-free
Music store Rough Trade Retail has partnered with music download site Bleep.com, to develop a digital retail service scheduled for launch this Autumn.
The deal will make the retailer’s music catalogue available to buy online in a DRM-free format.
Stephen Godfroy of Rough Trade Retail, said: “Digital shoppers can expect unique Rough Trade Retail features and services that cater for both individuals and organisations looking for rewarding, consistent discovery of only the most exciting music releases, free from the constraints of marketing-driven recommendations and playlists, DRM and other such non-Rough Trade Retail practices”.
Formed in 1976, Rough Trade operates two London shops, an online store (www.roughtrade.com) and an online Album Club service.
Source: Netimperative
Finally a legal download shop that doesn’t assumes the customers are honest and will not pepper the file sharing networks with their paid for tracks. How long will they be able to survive before someone shuts them down …