Let's digital-music rivalry begin
Music fans disappointed that can last Wednesday the launch of Google Music only for the United States should take place in the heart: The service can be extended to other parts of the world.
And Singapore has said a Google spokesman me last week.
The new service for computers and phones rival Apple iTunes Music Store - is not officially open here - offered by 13 million copy-free MP3s for sale.
It also allows users to upload to 20,000 of their tracks online, for free, so they can hear their music on multiple devices.
But that's not all. Even more legal digital music services are on the horizon, what a happy problem for music lovers: Too many services to choose from.
A Nokia spokesman said last week that the Finnish mobile phone maker wants to bring his MixRadio music-streaming service - introduced on Tuesday - to Singapore in the future.
The service, which can create customized online radio stations based on your favorite songs and music genres, it is expected that Windows Mobile 7 on Nokia's mobile phones.
If the Windows Phone devices shutters come here until the end of the year Nokia Music app is in them, users can choose from one of "millions" of buying digital tracks for $ 1.29 each.
Late last month, SingTel also updated its Amped unlimited music download app.
It now adds unlimited music streaming for its more than 500,000 users.
StarHub and M1 are pay-per-download digital music stores for its clients.
By the end of French music site Deezer is expected that a paid music streaming service, start here for Facebook.
Back in May I reported that could RDIO and streaming services Spotify coming to Asia within a year, thanks to Universal.
What would all this augurs for consumers like you and me?
For one thing, brands such as Spotify, Deezer and RDIO already known by the consumers here, especially among the youth, said Ms. Nikki Chee, marketing manager of music marketing, events and licensing company Swat Enterprises.
"Move (So) a plan from these companies in Singapore will undoubtedly be met with enthusiasm," she said.
And if past price wars, judging from the competition in the technology sector after, you could see, digital music services offer better value at the time.
This could mean lower prices, more attractive bundled offers and promotions, or both.
Other services can also be driven to offer discounts or other improvements, such as exclusive tracks and bump up user-friendliness (some suffer from clunky user interfaces) are.
Ye Olde brick and mortar music stores is likely to develop in order to survive.
Ms Chee said physical music stores, new technology and lifestyle experiences continue to include "will grow in stature."
But she said that businesses can not ignore the increasing demand for music on vinyl format and value-added services such as collectors of memorabilia and access to singers.
Some stores like HMV continues to give customers the chance to meet their idols.
Since opening its new store at Marina Square 11th November, has organized a meet-the HMV-fans session with American singer Greyson chance.
But some digital music services like SingTel Amped already intervene in this area with access exclusive artist.
It will certainly be more difficult to compete for the physical business, as more and more digital services to make their way here with its various offerings.
Nevertheless, nothing can quite beat browsing CD racks, complicated opening music packaging and take in the brilliant album cover.
The question is: How can this experience be made more exciting and still not married to the convenience that digital tracks to bring?
And Singapore has said a Google spokesman me last week.
The new service for computers and phones rival Apple iTunes Music Store - is not officially open here - offered by 13 million copy-free MP3s for sale.
It also allows users to upload to 20,000 of their tracks online, for free, so they can hear their music on multiple devices.
But that's not all. Even more legal digital music services are on the horizon, what a happy problem for music lovers: Too many services to choose from.
A Nokia spokesman said last week that the Finnish mobile phone maker wants to bring his MixRadio music-streaming service - introduced on Tuesday - to Singapore in the future.
The service, which can create customized online radio stations based on your favorite songs and music genres, it is expected that Windows Mobile 7 on Nokia's mobile phones.
If the Windows Phone devices shutters come here until the end of the year Nokia Music app is in them, users can choose from one of "millions" of buying digital tracks for $ 1.29 each.
Late last month, SingTel also updated its Amped unlimited music download app.
It now adds unlimited music streaming for its more than 500,000 users.
StarHub and M1 are pay-per-download digital music stores for its clients.
By the end of French music site Deezer is expected that a paid music streaming service, start here for Facebook.
Back in May I reported that could RDIO and streaming services Spotify coming to Asia within a year, thanks to Universal.
What would all this augurs for consumers like you and me?
For one thing, brands such as Spotify, Deezer and RDIO already known by the consumers here, especially among the youth, said Ms. Nikki Chee, marketing manager of music marketing, events and licensing company Swat Enterprises.
"Move (So) a plan from these companies in Singapore will undoubtedly be met with enthusiasm," she said.
And if past price wars, judging from the competition in the technology sector after, you could see, digital music services offer better value at the time.
This could mean lower prices, more attractive bundled offers and promotions, or both.
Other services can also be driven to offer discounts or other improvements, such as exclusive tracks and bump up user-friendliness (some suffer from clunky user interfaces) are.
Ye Olde brick and mortar music stores is likely to develop in order to survive.
Ms Chee said physical music stores, new technology and lifestyle experiences continue to include "will grow in stature."
But she said that businesses can not ignore the increasing demand for music on vinyl format and value-added services such as collectors of memorabilia and access to singers.
Some stores like HMV continues to give customers the chance to meet their idols.
Since opening its new store at Marina Square 11th November, has organized a meet-the HMV-fans session with American singer Greyson chance.
But some digital music services like SingTel Amped already intervene in this area with access exclusive artist.
It will certainly be more difficult to compete for the physical business, as more and more digital services to make their way here with its various offerings.
Nevertheless, nothing can quite beat browsing CD racks, complicated opening music packaging and take in the brilliant album cover.
The question is: How can this experience be made more exciting and still not married to the convenience that digital tracks to bring?