Magnatune
Background
After his wife got screwed releasing a CD on a label and making zilch, John Buckman created Magnatune as a record label for artists by artists.Formats
Magnatune is by far the most flexible service. You can choose to get your files in perfect quality WAV, FLAC, OGG, MP3 (128kbps) or MP3 VBR.Prices
Magnatune actually lets you choose your own price! Given, you can only buy albums and not single tracks, you choose a price between $5-18. 50% goes straight to the artist.Size and Selection
Magnatune only offers 1,915 songs, but are adding more songs and artists every week. They feature Classical, Electronica, Metal, Punk, New Age, Rock, Pop, and World genres. The cool thing about Magnatune is these are all independent artists, so you won't be able to find them anywhere else! This could also be a downfall if you are looking for the latest Britney Spears album.Overall Experience
I love this store. I really, really do. Not only can you preview entire full albums in high quality streams, but you really are supporting the artists AND you get to pick your own price. Half point off for lack of selection, but if you like to discover new music, this is perfect.Rating: 9.5/10