According to the New York Post, coffee slinger chain Starbucks might be getting ready to launch a record label. Selling CDs with the $5 coffee isn’t anything new though, Starbucks have been partnering with various labels in the past.
But now they want to do it all the way, according to the article, and they want to launch it with Sir Paul McCartney. Not a small name to wield, I’m sure it would be a good deal.
The article speculates if it’s an iTunes style model that Starbucks Records will go for, or just traditional CDs on the counter. Pop over for more.
Originally posted on March 12, 2007 @ 1:05 pm
Colour me skeptical. I seriously doubt that unless Starbucks goes fair-trade blah blah, that Sir Paul would want to have anything to do with them.
I refuse to patronize Starbucks on general principles.
I hate to see mega-corporations of all stripes squeeze out the little guy.
I’d rather patronize the mop-and-pop joint and feel like I’m contributing something to the success of my community when I do it.
Not to mention Starbucks’ history of exploiting a morally bankrupt business model.
I’d much rather drop in to the funky little cafe around the corner for a cup, than drive to the soulless strip mall for a cup and plastic atmosphere.
On the same general principles, I’d rather go thirsty than spend a cent on Starbucks’ music.