xfxf Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I used to use eMusic years ago, but I've gotten lazy/too busy/whatever lately and been relying on a mix of mail-ordering CD's and ripping them to using iTunes to buy stuff. I feel like I'm still living in 2004. Are there better options out there, particularly if it's IDM/ambient/drone orientated, or is iTunes still pretty much the best thing around at the moment? edit: and I just realised I probably posted this in the wrong section. oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganus Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 http://www.junodownload.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 obvious ones I suppose that spring to mind... http://www.Boomkat.com/ http://www.adnoiseam.net/ and BLEEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coalbucket PI Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Bleep or Boomkat normally cut it, I always search the label of the particular release I'm after and see if I can buy it directly because it's often cheaper and I presume more of the money is going to the right people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I think emusic is still pretty good for ambient/drone although i do have an old subscription account which still gives me £28 worth of downloads for just £12 which i dont think they do anymore. I like browsing the user lists and reccomendations on emusic too, i would have never found half the shit i have otherwise. For higher res mp3's/flac then Bleep is the first port of call and occasionally Boomkat. For CD's Boomkat, Bleep and Earational I avoid iTunes like the plaugue unless there's something really exclusive i cant get anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfxf Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 I stupidly cancelled my eMusic subscription a little while back as I was forgetting to use it; can't sign back up now because it's not available in Australia - stupid region licencing restrictions. Some of those links look good - thanks guys. I don't like iTunes either - but it seems to be the easiest option sometimes! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coalbucket PI Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I bought an EP off iTunes while I was on the crapper once but I think they take a huge percentage, and that sort of ruins the point of going legit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YELLOW Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I bought an EP off iTunes while I was on the crapper once but I think they take a huge percentage, and that sort of ruins the point of going legit i believe its 70/30. 30% going to iTunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 bandcamp? my thoughts exactly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drix Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Although they haven't got the best selection, the new Beatport Beta is great! I use it a lot for my dancemusic related purchases. For most other stuff I use Boomkat and some Bleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretstik Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I bought an EP off iTunes while I was on the crapper once but I think they take a huge percentage, and that sort of ruins the point of going legit I seem to remember moodgadget or someone saying that iTunes are quite reasonable towards smaller labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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