Ah, if only some band can do this from beginning without the help of any major record label in the process. As many others have said Radiohead's success needs to be attributed in part to major record labels for helping them become famous first.
I'd be interested to see how many people didn't pay then went back and paid later after they judged the value of the content, probably some skew in the stats there.
this is a neat alternative, and a strong statement. i dont think we've yet to see what is going to happen to the music industry yet, though.<p>it's going to happen soon though. the record companies claim the money they do for distribution and promotion, and i think we all know that piracy provides distribution and promotion that is infinitely more efficient and better for both musicians and fans. <p>so really, what is it exactly that these record companies are selling?