Wondering what online service to use to download your music? Here's a breakdown of the digital retailers that carry the Bloodshot catalog in the USA:
- iTunes:
- download mp4's, which are only compatible with iTunes software (iPod included)
- easy to share music library with others
- have songs on computer and iPods
- download by song or album -- full album generally less expensive than buying by song
- $9.99/album; .99 cents or $1.29/song
- easy purchasing through iTunes player
- FINA:
- high quality mp3's (256kbps) without DRM (i.e. compatible with any player)
- stream full songs in browser before purchasing
- purchase full album only
- $10-$12/album
- allowed five downloads/purchase
- locally owned by our buddies over at Thrill Jockey Records
- Amazon:
- high quality mp3's (256kbps) without DRM (i.e. compatible with any player)
- stream snippets of songs before purchasing
- purchase by song or full album
- tiered pricing gets you some bargains on catalog and sale items
- "similar artist" recommendations
- Rhapsody:
- monthly subscription OR mp3 store
- free trial with 25 songs
- stream full tracks
- eMusic:
- monthly subscription service
- high quality mp3's (192kbps) without DRM (i.e. compatible with any player)
- free week-long trial with 25 songs
- free exclusive compilations, in-studio and live performances
FOR YOUR DIGITAL NEEDS OUTSIDE THE USA:
iTunes Worldwide: Check here for specifics. We are up and running in Canada, UK, EU, Australia and New Zealand.