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Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
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The agreement, which is subject to artist approval, is the first of its kind in the UK. Ambiguously, Mean Fiddler stated that they would charge between 99p and 150p per song ‘depending on track and payment method’.
The agreement reaches beyond the bank holiday festival and into any Mean Fiddler venue or festival. Artists on Universal and its subsidiary labels include Black Eyed Peas, Amy Winehouse, Ryan Adams, Nelly, Bon Jovi, Busted, Counting Crows, Eminem, Feeder, Guns ‘N Roses, Jimmy Eat World, Keane, PJ Harvey, Rapture, Rufus Wainwright, Supergrass, Snow Patrol, The Cure, Thrice, Thursday, U2 and Queens of the Stone Age. In case you’re wondering…
Vince Power, Chairman of Mean Fiddler, commented,
"This is a unique deal in the UK which will offer music fans the opportunity to purchase tracks of their favourite artists performing live. The demand for digitally downloadable music is continuing to grow and we are at the forefront of catering for this demand. With our millions of customers, unique live music content and ability to work with companies like Universal on groundbreaking deals, I am extremely confident in the success of this division and its future contribution to the Group."
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Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
thats cool. i wonder if entire sets will be available or just 'singles'. -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
That picture is fucking cool. Is it a spoof, or a genuine bit of Republican hysteria? -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
theyr downloading on a mac too, theres prob about 2 peer to peer programs that actually work on mac , lol. Jokers..... -
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there should be another poster saying everytime you buy a major label cd you are buying into capitalism.
Even it out a bit -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
If that red Devil commie guy is in a band I bet they kick ass. Or arse as we say in England. -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
something about mean fiddler makes me very very nervous about prospects for independant labels... and it makes me even more nervous when i hear they're anus-penetrating Universal....very nervous
that advert does make me want to download pirate mp3s, though
who said McCarthyism was dead? -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
I think it's a spoof. Unless America really is more hysterical than I thought about Communismo. -
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isn't that red guy Donald Sutherland? -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
I've seen that picture around for a few years now, apparently it's real enough. I still love the anti-communist hysteria promoted by the Republicans, 'give those commies an inch and the sanctity of marriage is over!'
On a lighter note, never in my years of communist circles, have i seen someone like that, if only i had red skin.
What a let down -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
It's obviously a joke you idiots. -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
[Pedant]
Feeder are on an indie (Echo, which is part of the Chrysalis Group, set up after the original Chrysalis was bought by EMI) and Supergrass are on Parlophone/EMI.
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Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
i was going to mention supergrass being on EMI. but theyre signed to island in america so maybe that somehow justifies it. fuck knows. -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
good. cause dEUS cancelled Leeds yesterday, which was irritating, and means I might get to hear a live set of theirs. Although considering how much cash I lost (they were my main reason for going yesterday) I hope it's not too expensive... -
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although on hearing later news, it appears Craig the guitarist was unconscious yesterday, they had to cancel their gig tonight, and tomorrows Reading show isn't looking so good either...
hope he gets well soon -
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this kind of po-faced inability to detect satire probably plays into the hands of the extreme right -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
at least i will be able 2 listien the rasmus set from the leeds festival, thanks 2 the selfish ppl how did not let me c the rasmus at reading
Best reagards andy -
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You missed nothing. -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
The whole paying-for-mp3's thing is the biggest rip-off since ever. I'd be more than happy to pay for recordings of Reading/Leeds gigs, but it'd have to be the whole gig and a price of no more than £2.50 would be about right.
Oh yeah, and I agree that picture is really cool... I want it as a poster for my room! :) -
Mean Fiddler to offer Reading/Leeds downloads
there's a showcase on at THE LATE ROOM, Manchester (3 oct) - hosting some really ace canadian bands. Priya Thomas is supposed to be amazing, as are Cities in Dust. http://www.priyathomas.com One of Canada's best kept secrets, no doubt about it! http://www.myspace.com/citiesindust
bit like The Rapture - have a listen. They rock.
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