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Michael Azerrad 		Dear eMusic subscriber,

I'm the new Editor-in-Chief of eMusic and since we're relaunching the site, redoing everything from top to bottom, I thought I'd fill you in on the exciting new direction eMusic has taken.

By now you've probably seen the eMusic tag-line "Choose to Discover." That pretty much says it all -- while the Internet has provided anyone with a computer with an unbelievable bounty of options, you still really do have to choose to discover new music; if you don't, the major labels and mammoth radio networks are more than happy to choose it for you.

So if you're the kind of person who likes to seek out the good stuff, eMusic is a place where you can find more great music than you could possibly hear in a lifetime. It's where classic and cutting-edge coexist; where music from other cultures finds a niche; where music can heal mind, body and spirit; and where you can also find sonic pleasures like comedy, spoken word and even environmental sounds. Music isn't made in a pressing plant, it's made in hearts and minds, through frustration and inspiration, and we've collected a truly massive amount of the best independently produced efforts. There's music you've always heard was great but never got around to buying, music you heard a little of but wanted to hear more, music you didn't even know you had to have until someone told you about it. It's all here.

For years, there have been more albums released on independent labels than on majors. eMusic itself has tens of thousands of records available. The question is, how best to navigate through all of them? With the relaunch of this site, there are many ways to do that -- brilliant technical tools, search functions and, perhaps best of all, the brains of some of the world's best music critics.

In addition to all those MP3s, we now offer a first-class editorial team to direct you to the best that eMusic has to offer. These writers -- and they're among the very best in their respective fields -- are enthusiastic and deeply knowledgeable, and they agreed to join our team because they're as excited by the project as I am.

Together, these people make eMusic the best general-interest music magazine in the world. You read that correctly. Even better, not only do you get top-notch writing, you get to hear just what it is you're reading about. And if you want to share your thoughts, you can still visit the message boards or, if you have a pressing query, go to the letters section in each genre and ask the columnist a question. They'll personally answer three or four letters a month. We aren't just speaking to you, you're speaking to us.

With open ears,

Michael Azerrad
eMusic Editor-in-Chief
editorinchief@emusic.com
 Welcome to the new eMusic -- "Choose to Discover"
  Everyone here at eMusic would like to welcome you to what we hope you'll find is a new and invigorating unveiling of eMusic, the leading independent music service. We have listened closely to your input and have taken to heart that great music is seldom found on the racks of the music store in your local mall. More than ever, our service is dedicated to bringing you music gems from all genres: Rock, Classical, Jazz, World, Country, you name it, we've got it. Please take a moment to meet our Editor-in-Chief, Michael Azerrad, and review the exciting new features on the site. We thank you again for your patronage. And welcome to the new eMusic!

Enhanced Search and Browse
The fundamental tool in music discovery is still finding what you want -- quickly! So we at eMusic have developed superior search and browsing tools. Drill down on artists, albums, labels, and song titles. Browse by genre, style, region, era, most-downloaded albums, live shows, and much more.



Neighbors, Message Boards, Ratings, and Reviews
Fostering a strong community of loyal music aficionados continues to be a top priority for eMusic. Connecting users to each other is still one of the best ways to expose great new music. You'll still find plenty of feedback on our message boards but now you'll also have access to member ratings and reviews. Best of all, we'd like to introduce our newest community-building feature: eMusic Neighbors. Create a profile and you can instantly connect with other eMusic subscribers who share your musical tastes.



eMusicLive (formerly Digital Club Network) is eMusic's innovative, exclusive and unmatched live music programming feature. With the largest collection of live music performances available for sale digitally, eMusicLive continuously delivers subscribers dozens of the latest live shows from emerging and established independent artists each week. Dive into the eMusicLive catalogue and download performances that capture the raw energy of these rooms--where music history becomes legend.




Tell a Friend about eMusic
eMusic has always appreciated our subscribers spreading the word about our unique service to friends and family. To show your appreciation and make this process easier, we have added the Tell a Friend feature. You can now e-mail your friends about artists and tracks as you discover them on eMusic. And to thank you both:
You get: 10 free MP3s for every friend who becomes an eMusic subscriber
They get: 50 Free MP3s when they sign up for an eMusic Free Trial.  Tell a Friend Rules



Industry-Leading Editorial Content
eMusic has always encouraged subscribers to explore our vast catalogue and discover new music. To guide you through this endeavor we've assembled an industry-renowned team of the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic writers in each genre to provide regular columns, reviews and album picks to guide you towards new and exciting music. Meet our music curators and share your thoughts by clicking here.



Other New Features and FAQs
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