The very popular music discovery and download site AmieStreet will soon be adding the Sony Music Entertainment catalog. AmieStreet which is best know for their fan-driven pricing model will bring the Sony catalog to their community, however not at the fan-driven pricing model and instead Sony has set their own pricing levels at $0.69, $0.99 and $1.29 per song.

I find it funny how AmieStreet have been making some great progress in the music discovery and consumption sector with their pricing model, but the Major label is too scared to actually let the average consumer pay what they think the music is worth. Is this because most of the garbage pop that comes out of the major labels isnt really worth much?

Anyways, AmieStreet has created a special section on it’s website (http://amiestreet.com/blog/sony) which highlights a small sample of the artists, both old and new, that are already available.

“Amie Street has proven to be an innovative platform for engaging music fans and introducing them to both emerging and established artists,” said Michael Paull, Executive Vice President, Global Digital Business, Sony Music Entertainment. “We look forward to our music being available to Amie Street’s growing community.”

Then why doesnt Sony actually adopt their pricing model then if its working?

“The partnership with Sony Music is a huge development for Amie Street,” said Peter Asbill, Co-Founder of AmieStreet.com. “We want to be the best place to discover new music for all types of customers, from indie to mainstream, and adding the unparalleled Sony Music catalog is a critical step towards fulfilling that promise.”

Related Articles

• 2010 Quarter 1 Marketshare for Major Music Labels – March 26, 2010
• How Much Does Simon Cowell Make for Sony – May 30, 2009
• Universal Music and YouTube Partner for New Music Vide Website – March 7, 2009
• Fantastic Animals by Tam Johnstone – January 12, 2012
• Natalia Kills – Mirrors (Omega Remix) – January 11, 2012

Unsurprisingly, a number of top-ranked songs are now saddled with $1.29 tags.  That includes the top-three most-downloaded songs, specifically “Boom Boom Pow” by Black Eyed Peas, “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga, and “Right Round” by Flo Rida.  But a large number of popular tracks are retaining their 99-cent stickers, at least upon initial inspection.

Related Articles

• Spotify Growing Fast – Product and Territory Expansion Slated – March 19, 2010
• Tesco Has The New U2 Album for Only £3.97 – March 6, 2009
• Digital Music Distributors Compared – February 24, 2009
• iTunes Accounts for 82% of Total Digital Revenues for CD Baby – February 18, 2009
• RouteNote Direct: Create Your Own Customizable Music Store and Sell Direct to Fans – December 14, 2011