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Digital Music Streaming Service Deezer Debuts Desktop Client and Premium Offering

Deezer which is the French version of We7 has released a premium offering coupled with a few new product releases. Techcrunch UK reports:

Basically, the Deezer website, where users can listen to streaming music and create playlists, will remain free of charge while users who would like better sound quality (up to 320 kb/s) and no more advertisements can opt to pay €4.99 per month for Deezer HQ. The Premium offering (€9.99 / month) is the most interesting though, since it gives users the opportunity to download a full-fledged Adobe AIR desktop application and lets them gain access to their accounts through a wide range of mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPod Touch and multiple Android-run and Blackberry devices.

Deezer also commissioned a study that showed more than 80% of its user base was keen on getting mobile access, while 40% was interested in better sound quality. The combination of in-browser, desktop client and listening to music on the go via mobile, has now made Deezer a great Spotify competitor. This is the type of convergence I keep wishing every online music service would offer.

Naked French Models Are The Next Ok Go on Treadmills

Im always excited to see new music video ideas and here is one that probably goes one step further than OK Go on treadmills. The song is called Baby Baby Baby by Make The Girl Dance, and it features a series of models strutting their stuff naked down a Paris street. Maybe you will also notice that the words to the song are flashing on the black boxes that are strategically placed over the girls.

Im sure this tracks will cause a bit of a stir and get lots of airplay, especially on MTV Dance!