MySpace Says New Music Service Moves Beyond Internet Radio

Today, MySpace launched its new "MySpace Music" service. According to afp.google.com the new service, "...blends free online radio, community and ways to interact with bands and discover new tunes."

MySpace users will be able to listen to music for free if they are willing to put up with some ads. Additionally, users will be able to create personal playlists for custom streaming.

The AFP article also notes, "MySpace Music users can collect as much music as they like and store it 'in the cloud' on the News Corp-owned website's computer servers, meaning they can access the tunes from where ever they wish via the Internet."

MySpace users will have the option to download songs they like through a link to Amazon.com's download service and the downloads will carry no further copy protection.

AFP points out, "MySpace says that it is moving beyond Internet radio to create a place online where people can interact with bands and share discoveries with friends."

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