March 10, 2008

Charlatans Claim Success For ‘Giveaway’ Model

U.K. alternative rock band the Charlatans is claiming success for the “giveaway” approach taken with its new album, “You Cross My Path,” which the act says has been downloaded in its entirety more than 60,000 times since it was made available last Monday (March 3). The album is currently exclusively available free on the Web site of U.K. modern rock station Xfm’s website (www.xfm.co.uk). (Billboard)