On we7 this week we have another listening party! That's right we continue to bring you the latest music from the hottest new artists before it's officially available and out on the streets!
This time it's with New York indiestars The Virgins - hear their self titled debut album a week ahead of its release! The track Rich Girls was number 68 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008. You can also get to know the band a little better in our interview with them - find out what they've got coming up in 2009, UK festivals and what inspires them on the road.
We also have Lady Sovereign's new album Jigsaw. This is her second release after taking some time out following her 2006 album Public Warning. She returns to form with her own breed of UK Grime and comic lyrics, led by some synth and dance orientation. We recently caught up with Lady S to get the low down on the album and what she's been up to - find out more now!
Also available today Super Furry Animals' ninth studio album Dark Days/Light Years, Twisted Wheel's self titled debut album, Ursula 1000's album Mystics and The Enemy's comeback single No Time For Tears.
Happy Listening!
The we7 team
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Hi,
I read an article on the Guardian website about We7 which stated you'll be introducing premium subscriptions in the Summer, alongside the ad-supported free service. My question is, will the ad-supported free streaming & free downloads feature still be available for all users, or will these features be exclusively for the premium subscribers only?.
Thanks
Posted by: Soulsupastarr | April 15, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Hi Soulsupastarr
It's correct that we are looking at introducing paid subscriptions in the summer, and we are running some trials and research now. We believe in giving our users choices, and some might be interested in this, just as others might be interested in buying mp3 downloads, which we already offer.
However the main focus of our service will remain the ad-funded free streaming and (for some music) free downloads. We believe that most music fans want their music free, and if they won't pay for it, then somebody else needs to if rights owners are to get paid - which is where advertisers come in. We have always built our website and our user experience with this in mind, with advertising upfront and everybody knowing why it is there. This way everybody wins - fans get free access to music, advertisers get a receptive targeted audience and rights holders get paid.
Posted by: We7 Clive | April 15, 2009 at 05:40 PM