Adam Frucci, of Gizmodo, asks us to put our money where our mouth is. Beginning today, show your support for freedom of speech and independent artists. Don’t purchase albums put out by RIAA labels. Gizmodo suggests RIAA Radar to help you to discern the origin of an album. If you love a band, see a show or buy some merch.
If you need great non-DRMed music, check out some of these all-stars:
- Magnatune - An ethically intact record label with a great stable of artists. Pay whatever you feel is right. The profits are split 50/50 with the artist; far better than any RIAA label.
- Jamendo - Creative Commons licensed music. Stream, mix, burn. Donations go straight to the artists.
- BeatPick - Tagged as a
FairPlay Music Label
, BeatPick has the same deal as Magnatune: 50% of the cash cow belongs to the artist. - SoundClick - Need an underground band to brag about to your friends? Look no further. Stream for free, singles for $0.50, album prices vary.
- Creative Commons Search - Not limited to just music, the official Creative Commons search engine will help you broaden your horizons.
