This Radiohead news of In Rainbows is just completely ridiculously awesome.

First, they surpise the world with a new album

Second, they release it for whatever price you think is appropriate

Third, they cut out the middle man

Fourth, they add an awesome box set for the die hard fans that really want all the cool stuff.

This goes along with what i've been saying for a while, first that the cd is dead. Second that artist should be delivering content and media outside of just music for money. I only buy special addition cd's and things that have picture books, etc. Third, that there is totally an oppurtunity for artists to make money without the record labels.

This really is awesome.

I guess it takes a progressive rock band to be progressive in how to sell rock.