Very glad this doesn't affect me (Score 1)

As an independent composer and producer, I'm happy to see that Sony Music are continuing down their path of inevitable self-destruction. Maybe they'll make some cash out of this, maybe not. Heck, if they bother to make the downloads DRM-free (stop sniggering!), they might have a market. Personally, having released an album myself via bandcamp (at http://casimirsblake.bandcamp.com/ - please have a listen if you like electronic music :), I feel happy that there are easy, and inexpensive options out there for the hobbyist AND professional musicians. It's working for me, and I certainly feel no need or desire to contact a label like Sony. No, I haven't had many sales, but that isn't the point anyway. If I get some, it's a bonus (and thank you very much, it means a lot), but here's the thing: I just want to make and release music. Major labels now seem to exist entirely to rape talent from bands and individuals, and pocket the linings of their shareholders. Contract? No thanks! -CasiB