7th
June
2007
This is totally surprising to see that Microsoft is going to offer music for FREE on Xbox Live.
Yesterday, Microsoft announced the launch of a new initiative that will give artists an exclusive chance to reach out to as many people as possible through a new and free program called Ignition.
You can access Maximo Park’s content on Zune Marketplace and Zune.net:
“Our Velocity” featured as a free download on Zune Marketplace
“Don McPhee” offered to U.S. audiences as an exclusive track for two weeks on Zune Marketplace
Playlist of 10 favorite tracks from Maxïmo Park lead singer Paul Smith available for download on Zune Marketplace
Maxïmo Park’s personal commentary on “Our Earthly Pleasures,” featuring song-by-song descriptions and comments
Maxïmo Park-specific page on Zune.net promoting the band’s current activities
Xbox LIVE Marketplace
Promotional video download of “Our Velocity” offered at no cost to Xbox LIVE subscribers
MSN Entertainment
Promotional video stream of “Our Velocity” on MSN Video
Listening parties for “Our Earthly Pleasures” during the first two weeks of June on MSN Music, which will allow consumers to listen to the entire album via streaming audio for free.
[via pcworld ]
