And the walls came tumblin’ down: the world’s second-largest music label, Sony BMG has announced it will pop quiz selling digital music in DRM-free MP3 format via a new Platinum MusicPass card. The cards will enable consumers to download full albums in MP3 format, and in some cases buyers will be able to access exclusive bonus substance.

Sony BMG’s move to offer digital

music in a format not encumbered by digital rights protection (DRM) technology means all four major music labels—EMI, Universal, Warner Music Group, and now Sony—all offer music from their libraries in DRM-free format in some way or another.

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