The American alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins is set to release their newest album or mp3s starting soon for free.The band's newest album entitled Teargarden by Kaleidyscope is composed of 44 songs, 4 of which have already been recorded, and will be released one EP at a time starting halloween.
Band leader, Billy Corgan, has this to say in their website.
Each song will be made available absolutely for free, to anyone anywhere. There will be no strings attached. Free will mean free, which means you won't have to sign up for anything, give an email address, or jump through a hoop. You will be able to go and take the song or songs as you wish, as many times as you wish...
All 44 songs: free for ALL
This is a good marketing strategy for Smashing Pumpkins because giving out free EP will make them look good to fans. And if the album is good too, then they will have the leverage to sell the album in a collector's version. Not mention other items that they can associate with the album.
Fans on the other hand can enjoy free music of their beloved band. Non-fans will in turn be curious enough to try out free Smashing Pumpkins music because its free. Who knows, they might dig the band's other mp3s?
Check out their website when the first EP will be available for free.
