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7digital

May 1, 2008
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I already use Emusic, Amazon MP3, and iTunes Plus. While I need another music store like I need a second face, I found one in 7digital.

This Gift

Gone Ain't Gone

I heard about Glasgow band Sons & Daughters on this episode of Sound Opinions, and their album This Gift sounded totally awesome... but didn't appear to be out yet over here. It's on Amazon now, but when I looked, I couldn't find it in any of the other music stores I use. When I searched the web for mp3 downloads to buy, though, I found it on some store called 7digital.

Then the other day, in anticipation of his new album, I decided to buy Tim Fite's first album Gone Ain't Gone... but I could only find it on regular iTunes. I had almost decided to just buy and unlock the iTunes version, but first I searched the web for it, and lo and behold, it's on 7digital! Songs you get there are DRM-free in your choice of MP3, AAC, or WMA (or all three), so I wouldn't even have to unlock them.

I presume 7digital had those albums DRM-free because they're a UK site with UK distribution license. They were fine selling to me when I didn't tell them where I live and paid with Paypal, though. However that is the major downside: 7digital prices albums at a reasonable £8, which Paypal converts to a steep-feeling $15. But hey, they're DRM-free! It can be worth it!