MusicRebellion: Let the Feeding Frenzy Begin!

Written by Eric Olsen
Published January 09, 2004
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What is dynamic pricing
Dynamic pricing means that the price of any song changes as demand for it changes. Consumers set the price within the boundaries set by artists. Each song can have its own dynamic pricing algorithm, which decides when the price goes up or down. That means that the cost of a song, movie, etc., can change from second to second. Pricing for all items can change every minute, depending on the demand variation at that particular time. At the end of that minute, the price may have changed, and the system will give you a new price. In other words, our prices for Independent tracks change based on what our users want. When lots of people want to download a song, the price for it rises. When people aren't so interested in a file, the price goes down. We plan to dynamically price our entire catalog of music in the future.

Why use dynamic pricing?
Because we simply feel it's the best way. Our customers reward popular artists by paying more money for that artist's work, encouraging the creation of new music. There are always other artists who may not be experiencing the same popularity and their work will seem like a bargain. That encourages people to buy their work and so on. Besides that, it gives you the most freedom. You encourage only the art you want, and get the most from your entertainment dollar. You never pay for what you don't want; you never pay for what you don't use. You pay just the right amount, and that's dynamic pricing.

How do I purchase Music?
Once you find the file you would like to purchase, click on the "Buy It!" link on the album details page.

What file formats does MusicRebellion use?
We sell nearly all of our Independent artist's music in MP3 file format. Our major label selections are in Windows Media (WMA) format.

What Media Players can I use to play my MP3 and WMA files?
MP3 files can be played back on most audio players including Winamp, Music Match Jukebox, Real One player, and Windows Media Player to name a few. WMA files are recommended for playback with Windows media Player, as other audio players may have problems playing the WMA files.

What are the limitations on the music files I download?
99% of the music files are able to be burned to a CD and transportable to a portable MP3 player. WMA files are burnable at least 10 times, but the exact amount will not be displayed until the song has been purchased. There are no restrictions on the amount of times you can transfer a song to a portable device. There are no limitations on the MP3 files.

How does an artist or record label place music on the MusicRebellion website?
Go to our artists' page and follow the instructions on how to register as an artist/label. Major record companies who have multiple artists and products they wish to make available through MusicRebellion should contact MusicRebellion directly to arrange for a mutually satisfactory agreement.

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Published: January 09, 2004
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