The comments below are from an article on Macleans.ca Without wireless downloads, iPhone may not rock music industry.

I find it hilarious because as noted in Iain’s post the industry had 30+ million music fans tell them what they wanted and they ignored it - well destroyed it [Napster].

And again today it appears people would happily accept DRM-free MP3s they can play on any device and listen to anywhere, and while EMI is testing the waters, they haven’t seemed to clue in that a majority of consumers have made their decision already in favor of the MP3 format.

At a wireless industry conference earlier this year, EMI Group PLC CEO Eric Nicoli said his company remains open to either the side-loading of tracks purchased online or direct, over-the-air music sales, among other business models.

“We’ll try anything and everything, recognizing that the consumer will ultimately decide.”

While the iPhone gets some great reviews music industry observers are less impressed with any expected impact from the iPhone.

Why The iPhone Is Not Big News For The Music Industry - Hypebot

iPhone May Not Rock Music Industry - AP [via Coolfer]

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