Derek Webb releases MP3 downloads before CD
The Ringing Bell, the latest album from Derek Webb, releases May 1. Derek has a reputation for being edgy with his counter-cultural message, but with this album he takes it one step farther. Even though the album doesn’t release until May 1, you purchase the album online and download MP3s of the album immediately.
This isn’t Derek’s first foray into edgy distribution models. For 3 months, his previous album, Mocking Bird, was downloadable for free at freederekwebb.com.
I have a ton of respect for Derek for his willingness to break the mold. I hope other artists and labels follow in his footsteps.
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I just got into Derek Webb a few months ago when I downloaded Mockingbird. Wonderful songwriting. Kingdom songwriting. We need more of it.
His new album is sitting in my iTunes (I preordered last week). I just need to carve out space and listen to it—it’s the kind of music that deserves full attention. He’s playing at our church next week, can’t wait.
If you’re into thoughtful folk/rock, check out Jacob Zachary. I produced his first album Fury and Spin . A couple weeks ago he was in town and I recorded a house concert he played. Hopefully we’ll get to work together soon on an acoustic record.
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