eMusic: Compare prices

The good:

  • Offers songs in the MP3 format
  • Diverse catalog of independent labels
  • Works on any platform
  • Variable-bit-rate downloads
  • Highbrow editorial content
  • Archived live shows and events

The bad:

  • No a la carte downloads
  • No popular commercial recordings
  • Can't stream music

The bottomline:

Open usage policy and intelligent editorial content make eMusic a boon for fans of independent labels. But don't expect to download any popular commercial music.

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Users' rating:

9.5/10
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