Shakira made headlines this month after she encouraged her fans to download her songs illegally. Many music makers don't agree with that, but a new survey says maybe more should listen to her!
The British survey published today found illegal downloaders spend about $53 more a year on music than those who say never download music illegally.
The reason? It's try before you buy. Many music lovers download an album through services like Limewire and Kazaa. If they like it, they buy it on iTunes, Web sites like EMusic, or in stores.
The survey also found that 83% of file sharers agree that cheaper music services would encourage them to completely stop downloading illegally.
Even though most songs on iTunes cost only about a dollar, the survey found that if the price of music would be cut, music providers could expect to double interest in legal sales.
However, listening for free doesn't have to be illegal. Web sites like Pandora and Jango offer music without paying a dimeÂ…or getting in trouble with the law!
The British survey published today found illegal downloaders spend about $53 more a year on music than those who say never download music illegally.
The reason? It's try before you buy. Many music lovers download an album through services like Limewire and Kazaa. If they like it, they buy it on iTunes, Web sites like EMusic, or in stores.
The survey also found that 83% of file sharers agree that cheaper music services would encourage them to completely stop downloading illegally.
Even though most songs on iTunes cost only about a dollar, the survey found that if the price of music would be cut, music providers could expect to double interest in legal sales.
However, listening for free doesn't have to be illegal. Web sites like Pandora and Jango offer music without paying a dimeÂ…or getting in trouble with the law!
