MySpace Music: iTunes killer or MyMess?

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010

MySpace Music, the new online music service from MySpace.com, lets you stream millions of songs for free, share playlists, and download MP3s. But critics complain that the site is hopelessly cluttered and that independent labels are being shut out. Today: a Soundcheck Smackdown on the merits of MySpace Music. Also: 23-year-old bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding is bringing a fresh approach to the sometimes stodgy world of jazz vocalists, mixing the traditions of soul, pop, world music and more. She performs live in our studio.

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