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Radiohead Spins Donation Based D.I.Y. Release
Asking fans to pay anything from 1 pence (plus a 45 pence service fee) to whatever they think is fair for a download, Radiohead is offering their latest release "In Rainbows" for pre-order. "So far" the download or a 2 vinyl disc + CD + download package for 40 Pounds Sterling is available only via a special band website. (01/10) Read
Keyword(s) : Brass-band, Vinyl, Download
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