| Service Name |
Price |
Media |
Selection |
| Amazon.ca |
soon |
soon |
soon |
| Comments : Amazon Canada will be offering downloads soon, like that of
their American counterpart, Amazon.com |
| Archambaultzik Music Download |
$0.99-1.39 per track |
WMA |
N/A |
| Comments : Good prices & selection ; residents from the provinces West
of Quebec are exempt from provincial taxes. Best francophone
selection. Service bilingue. Just click on the Archambaultzik logo at
Archambault's main site |
| Archive.org |
Free |
Various |
Over 1 Million |
| Comments : This site contains free public domain music and film. |
| Audio Lunchbox |
US$0.99 per track |
MP3 |
500,000+ |
| Comments : This American service offers indie recordings to Canadians, by subscription or
by individual track purchase. Tracks are generally 99 cents in US funds but a subscription results in downloads for as low
as 20 cents in American funds. |
  |
Misc |
MP3/MP4/Wav |
Hundreds Of Thousands |
Comments : This is a download site specialising in dance music. Get 10 FREE Exclusive Downloads from Beatport.com! Click here! |
  |
Misc |
MP3/MP4/Wav |
Hundreds Of Thousands |
Comments : This is a download site specialising in urban and hip hop music. Get 10 Free Downloads - Beatsource.com |
| beYOU.tv |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| Comments : Search 100s of fitness exercise videos on beYOU.tv including core, weight and cardio training, dance, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation and more. Watch for free, purchase a monthly membership or download to own. |
| Bodocus |
Free |
Stream |
Hundreds |
| Comments : This film site offers hundreds of documentaries that can be viewed online for free. |
| Bonfire |
$0.79-1.39 per track |
WMA |
Hundreds Of Thousands |
| Comments : This is Future Shop's download service,
on Puretracks. Pre-paid cards are available for purchase at Future Shop stores
through-out Canada. Not compatible with Firefox browser or Apple/Mac based browsers |
| Chooseyoursongs.com |
$0.79-1.39 per track |
WMA |
Hundreds Of Thousands |
| Comments : Another Puretracks site but it appears to be limited to artists
and bands from the Universal Music catalogue. iCoke members can redeem points
for free downloads at this site. Click here for details. Note that there may also be incompatibilities with browsers other than IE on this site |
| Cinestream.ca |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Comments : This site is not yet in service but wants to become an advertisement funded film site. But
it needs to establish a demand for such a service. Click here
to sign onto the campaign on Facebook. |
Concert Vault |
US$9.98 per concert |
MP3 |
Hundreds |
| Comments : Classic rock fans will love this site. You can purchase full concerts in the mp3 format for US$9.98, all of which are sampled at a higher bit rate for a better sounding recording. Some concerts are
also made available free, streaming from the site. |
| Connect |
$0.99 per track |
MP3/WMA |
Unknown |
Comments : This is Sony Music Canada's download site. Downloads are available in different formats and special software is required to use the service.
ONce downloaded, music from this service can be copied to the
players sold at Sony Style Canada
 , where gift cards for the service can also be purchased ($15 or $50). Note that the $50 card only costs $45. |
| DonkeyStream |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Comments : Donkeystream – Over 2,000 Downloadable PC Games and growing
 - PC Games & Demos |
eMusic |
US$0.25 per track |
MP3 |
1 Million+ |
| Comments : This American service offers indie recordings to Canadians via subscriptions
resulting in a fee of US$0.25 per download. There are three monthly subscription plans on eMusic : US$9.99/40 Downloads Per Month,
US$14.99/65 Downloads Per Month, US$19.99/90 Downloads Per Month. Windows XP and Mac compatible software is provided to use
this service. |
| Esounds.ca |
Read Comments |
WMA |
Thousands |
| Comments : A Visa promotional site featuring EMI artists, offering track downloads at low as 83 cents per
track and album downloads as low as $7.50 per album download. |
 |
unknown |
unknown |
Unknown |
| Comments : This is a Canadian service that allows you to view and download television programs and videos. The program
is downloadable free and subscriptions are available for US$9.97 and US$29.97. |
| HMV Canada |
soon |
soon |
soon |
| Comments : HMV Canada will be offering downloads soon, like that of
their british counterpart, HMV London U.K |
  |
$0.99 per track |
AAC/Other |
2 Million + |
Comments : Great selection of tracks and videos, including television episodes, short films, audiobooks and educational recordings. Requires download and
installation of software to use. Subscription service offered. Note that this service now offers thousands of unprotected, higher quality selections that can be
played on other players - On iTunes Plus. Gift cards and misc accessories for this service are available from the Canada Apple Store
 |
Jamster.ca
 |
n/a |
Mp3 |
Hundreds |
| Comments : This is a cell phone ringtone, sound, theme and graphics service, for Canadians on the following
cell phone networks : Rogers, Bell Mobility, Telus Mobility. They will be expanding to Fido soon. |
| Jazzpromo.com |
Unknown |
MP3 |
Unknown |
| Comments : Free Jazz MP3s are offered via this site. |
| Librivox |
Free |
MP3/OGG |
Hundreds |
| Comments : This is a free audiobook archive. Listen to your classic literature for free. |
| Magnatune |
Free/$5 per album |
Stream/Mp3/Wav |
Thousands |
| Comments : This independent music site offers free streaming music, paid album downloads (in the mp3 & wav formats)
and recordings that can be licenced for use on film, television, web projects, etc. |
Media Zone
 |
Unknown |
Stream/WMV |
N/A |
| Comments : This American internet television service offers both
individual program purchases and subscriptions to Canadians. International music is available on
this service, as well as live sports (Rugby/Wimbelton/Motorcross/NBC Sports/Cricket) and other international
television programs (Lifestyle,Bollywood). |
Mixunit
|
$US4.99/album |
MP3 |
Thousands |
| Comments : This American company specialised in independent hip hop, R&B, reggae and latin
music. To access their music downloads, click on the "downloads" button in the menu to the left at their main page. |
| MusicMaximum |
$1.25 per track/$5 Per Album |
MP3 |
Thousands |
| Comments : An independent music download service based in PEI that
represents a few hundred artists from all genres. |
| Musicpass |
$12.99/card |
MP3 |
Hundreds |
| Comments : This is Sony BMG's Musicpass service. Cards dedicated to an artist or specific release can be purchased for $12.99 from
several retailers (Wal-Mart, FutureShop, Best Buy, Shoppers Drug Mart, and CD Plus), giving you access to 320 bit MP3s and bonus material. |
 |
$0.99-1.50 per track |
WMA |
Thousands |
| Comments : Mymusic.ca is now offering downloads via their website. You can access a track's terms
prior to its purchase by clicking on the "terms" links located in the track information found in the listings. |
Napster Canada |
$0.99-1.39 per track |
WMA |
Over 700,000 |
| Comments : Canada's Napster. Good selection. Requires download of
either a full program allowing purchases and unlimited streaming of music at $9.99 per
month or Napster Light, which allows individuals to purchase individual, burnable tracks or albums
without unlimited streaming music and associated monthly fee. Pre-Paid cards are available at some
Rogers Video stores in Ontario. |
| Nettwerk Download Shop |
US$0.99 per track |
MP3 |
Hundreds |
| Comments : This independent download site features most of Nettwerk's catalog, in
the mp3 format. Note that the prices are in American dollars and that Zip uncompressing software is required to use the
service. |
| Palmares.ca/Puretracks |
$0.79-1.39 per track |
WMA |
Hundreds of Thousands |
| Comments : A francophone service powered by Puretracks. Note that there may also be incompatibilities with browsers other than IE on this site |
| Public Domain Torrents |
Free |
Unknown |
Thousands |
| Comments : This site links public domain films on torrent services. Requires the installation of torrent software. |
| Puretracks.com |
$0.79-1.39 per track |
WMA/MP3 |
Hundreds of Thousands |
| Comments : They have a good selection and prices. But their customer service
is terrible. I ran into a major problem and the only technical support I could find was via email, which caused significant delays.
They do have a phone number, 416-367-4343. But I didn't find it on
their main site and they appearently aren't open on weekdays after 5pm and weekends (according to the automated message I got
when I called on a Saturday). So any issue could take hours to be resolved ; Like a server error on their site that kept me from
downloading my first track off the service, for over eight hours ! Four of which were wasted trying to explain the problem
to a customer service rep that skimmed through my emails and failed to understand the issue, after two emails. I of course ended up
downloading my music from another service. Note that there may also be incompatibilities with browsers other than IE on this site. |
| Project Opus |
Various |
MP3 |
Hundreds |
| Comments : An independent distributor based in Vancouver that features
both Canadian and international artists. |
| Revolution Music |
Unknown |
MP3 |
Dozens |
| Comments : Free Indie MP3s can be found at this site. Various genres. |
RiffTrax.com |
Read Comments |
Mp3 |
Hundreds |
| Comments : This site sells funny film commentaries that you download and listen to while watching films. |
|
Various |
MP3/WAV |
Thousands |
| Comments : This southern US based company sells royalty free music and sound effects. They also have free music and
sound effects. |
| Rogers Music Store |
Various |
WMA |
Hundreds of Thousands |
| Comments : This service is primarily directed towards Rogers' mobile customers but there are plans for
the general public, including a subscription to unlimited downloads at $10 a month and access to individual downloads at $1.25 - Rogers mobile
customers have access to two plans, including one that offers unlimited PC downloads per month and 50 cent mobile downloads for $15 and another
plan for unlimited downloads via PC and Mobile for $20. A special media player is required to access downloads on your PC. |
| Shop Music/Much Music |
$0.79-1.39 per track |
WMA |
Hundreds Of Thousands |
| Comments : This is Much Music's Puretracks Shop. Note that there may also be incompatibilities with browsers other than IE on this site |
 |
n/a |
WMA/WMD |
Thousands |
| Comments : This is an audio book store that allows you to download recordings. WMP 11 is required because the books are downloaded in a package
of individual chapters. Canadians can also join the download club. |
The Singing Station
 |
$US6 per track |
MP3/MIDI |
Thousands |
| Comments : This british company sells recordings for professional singers and karaoke fans, with or without
vocals or backing vocals. |
| Stage FM |
Free/Paid |
Stream |
Hundreds Of Thousands |
| Comments : Formerly Audiri.com, this indie music site offers music for free via their browser compatible
media player but some recordings are also downloadable for a small fee. |
| Spiralfrog |
Free |
Stream/WMA |
Over 1 Million |
| Comments : This advertisement sponsored music and video site offers major artist and indie recordings in a windows media protected
format. The download and installation of software is required to use this service, which is not Mac or Linux compatible. |
| Sympatico/Puretracks |
$0.79-1.39 per track |
WMA |
N/A |
| Comments : The sympatico Music Service "Powered by Puretracks". Note that there may also be incompatibilities with browsers other than IE on this site. |
| Telus/Puretracks |
$0.99-1.39 per track |
WMA |
N/A |
| Comments : A Puretracks affiliation that results in
savings for Telus members that use their Telus address to sign up ; They currently off $10
worth of downloads but this offer may expire soon. Note that there may also be incompatibilities with browsers other than IE on this site. |
  |
Read Comments |
Mp3 |
Hundreds Of Thousands |
| Comments : This service enables Bell Mobility, Telus Mobility and Virgin Mobile customers in Canada to purchase
indie tracks and pay via their cell phone account. Each MP3 costs $1.75 and these may also be subject to carrier charges. |
WWEShop.com
 |
Unknown |
Stream |
Pay Per View |
Comments : This Official World Wrestling Entertainment
 Store may offer the occassional Pay Per View event. To be confirmed. |
| We7.com |
Free |
Mp3 |
Thousands |
| Comments : This is an advertisement sponsored beta site that offers free music downloads, from both indie
and well known acts. |
| Wikipedia |
Free |
Ogg |
Hundreds |
| Comments : This site offers free classical music downloads in the OGG file format. |
| Yahoo Music Unlimited |
$0.89 per track |
WMA |
1 Million+ |
| Comments : This is a subscription based service offered by Yahoo Canada,
allowing the burning of individual songs at 89 cents per song. The monthly subscription fee is $8.99 per month
but a year's membership can be purchased for $83.88, resulting in a reduced fee of $6.99 per month. Users will
of course need to download a special program to use the service and its access appears to be limited to
Windows XP users at the moment. Users may transfer files to a portable player for a fee but note that
this service is incompatible with the Ipod. |
 |
see Archambaultzik.ca Music Downloads |
| Zune |
Unknown |
WMA/WMV |
Hundreds of Thousands |
Comments : Microsoft offers both a subscription for unlimited downloads
or the purchase of tracks using "Microsoft Points". The instalation of additional software is required to use the
service. I will be upadating this entry with additional infromation as soon as possible. To order the Zune from Sharper Image
click on the following link : Microsoft Zune 30GB Digital Media Player |
| Zunior.com |
$8.88/album |
MP3/WAV |
Hundreds |
| Comments : This indie distributor offers their
albums and EPs in the unprotected mp3 format and occassionally in the wav format, compressed
in individual zip files. EPs are $4.44 while wav format albums generally cost $10.88. |
|
Most services require
a high speed connection and Windows Media Player 9
Not all portable MP3 players are WMA
compatible - Consult your manual |
