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Flash drives becoming popular medium for music distribution

Posted By Scott Klarr on Feb 20, 2008 at 3:55 am

It really is amazing how much the music industry has changed in just in my lifetime. Recorded music, once played from what seems to be prehistoric vinyl, quickly progressed onto eight tracks and cassette tapes, followed by the modern compact disc, and then finally into the world of digital files.

The most recent advancement in how recorded music is packaged and sold to consumers is in the form of a small USB flash drive. Artists ranging from underground heroes Mars Volta, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, and American music icon Willie Nelson have embraced the unique and feature-packed flash drive format. Theyre not going to replace cds or mp3s anytime soon, but the flash drive format has a feature that even enhanced compact discs cant touch many of the flash drive albums are being sold at the artists concerts, and can be worn as a bracelet or necklace.

In fact, the technology is so new and urgent, concert-goers can own a flash-drive based recording of the very concert they just attended and can pick up the recording by the time they get to the venue exit gates. I dont know about you, but it would be the coolest thing since hi-def wide screen television to have an instant live recording of my favorite music artist for the price of one of their concert tee shirts. Theres no better way to remember a great show than to own a recording of the show. Once the exclusive domain of bootleggers and concert tape traders, now anyone with a few bucks and a computer can relive Willie or Ringos memorable show as often as they want.

To make the flash drive music experience even cooler, the artists are offering pc wallpaper files, monthly member songs and a host of other insider specials and products. While their $25-35 price tag is not for the casual buyer, it is a perfect way for more dedicated fans of lower level, regional level and worldwide music stars to connect to and support the artists.

Here is a great example of this new product over at Aderra.net

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