http://disqus.com/people/8f6c8972b2a8e7815054f6305a1a2be1/enWed, 24 Oct 2007 08:05:22 -0000http://mathewingram.disqus.com/interview_spiral_frog_ceo_joe_mohen/#comment-1316148I have left the we7 address just now because it is a site I recently discovered that impressed me more than Spiral. It too allows users to download music for free, financed through advertising. However, the tracks are download to own, DRM free. I also liked the Tastemaker, talent review aspect to the site.<br><br>Backed by Peter Gabriel, this looks like one to look for in the future!KurtMon, 01 Oct 2007 05:58:03 -0000http://mashable.disqus.com/thread_6486/#comment-5977757Paul. Have you checked out We7 before? Its a UK based Ad supported free download service available all around the world. Sponsored by Peter Gabriel, it allows users to keep the downloads and they are DRM free and untethered meaning that if you dont go back to the site the Music still stays. However I cant think of a reason not to keep visiting it, as the site is great fun! <a href="http://www.we7.com" rel="nofollow">www.we7.com</a>KurtTue, 25 Sep 2007 10:41:46 -0000http://mashable.disqus.com/thread_16553/#comment-5982225its impressive that spiral have added so much catalogue recently - love free music knowing the artists are getting paid. Was a big fan of the Radiohead innitiative.<br><br>Have a look at <a href="http://www.we7.com" rel="nofollow">www.we7.com</a> - peter gabriel’s ad funded music download site - its dynamic and very unsigned artist friendly. The catalogue is also growing superbly.KurtWed, 24 Oct 2007 08:05:22 -0000http://last100.disqus.com/review_spiralfrog8217s_ad_supported_music_download_service/#comment-9507122From reading blogs and own experience the website is just so slow! And the opinion is generally negative. I found a UK based model backed by Peter Gabriel called We7 or aka as I like to call it, "the Frogstomp". Its a similar model in that its free music, paid for by advertising but thats where the similarities end. The tracks are DRM free, they are to keep, they work on all formats (ie Mac and PC) and mp3 players, good news for ipod users! The site isnt slow like Spiral frog and it doesnt require you to come back to the site. The advertising is delived in the form of a 10 second audio clip before tracks, but as I understand it, they are to be targeted to the applicable user. The catalogue is much smaller but I read its only been around since May and it has over 100,000 tracks. It works in all countries, check it out!KurtTue, 25 Sep 2007 07:36:07 -0000http://last100.disqus.com/music_industry_five_alternative_business_models/#comment-9507295check out <a href="http://www.we7.com" rel="nofollow">www.we7.com</a><br><br>free music, free to download, drm free - artists get paid through ads!KurtFri, 12 Oct 2007 06:37:41 -0000