Hypebot Readers React To eMusic’s Sony Addition

Hypebot readers added their voices to strong reaction from eMusic users after the formerly all-indie subscription service added catalog from Sony along with raising its prices and lowering monthly download limits.

"Simply put, I don't know who this serves as the most passionate eMusic subscribers are there for the indies and the people who would be most interested in this deal aren't going to subscribe to get this music. Despite how they are spinning it, the addition of the biggest of the majors will change the identity of eMusic and I don't think it's going to be for the better." – Captain Wrong

"I love
the eMusic model – it has long been my favorite way to buy music
online, and I've been there since the beginning. I really don't care
one way or another about Sony being added – it's a nice affirmation
that the eMusic model can work with the majors, but what is truly
disappointing is the scope of the download package changes." – Jordon Pastepunk

From an
Indie Label stand point, I like eMusic, but I don't like this move at
all. This is the Majors way of tapping the indie market and lure
customers away from solid Indies. – Joshua Street

I've
been an emusic subscriber for a few years, and I think I am jumping
ship when my subscription expires. The appeal of the service to me is
the cost. – Disgruntled