DRM Deathwatch

Today it seems Universal has gotten a clue, and will be selling unprotected MP3 files soon.

As part of its six-month DRM-free test, UMG will offer content in the MP3 format through the Web sites of a number of retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores, Best Buy, and Amazon.com, as well as artist and label-branded Web sites, such as ryan-adams.com and islandrecords.com. Most of the music will be available to these retailers at standard wholesale prices.

Read the article here.

Had a reasonably anonymous practice at Cafe Kado today. Unfortunately, that looks like the last gig at CK before they close.