Are digital-only labels a viable option? Universal Music UK is launching a new division offering artists digital-only deals and labels digital distribution. But can such set-ups work and make money?

Music Week, November, 2004

Alison Wenham, Aim

"There are already a number of digital distributors out there. It is following an established market. Now it comes down to the quality of service and distribution rate that will be offered. However, independent record labels will find it more comfortable to deal with independent service providers, such as Pinnacle and Vital. But there's certainly a market out ...