Sky News has announced that it will be offering a new music download service in partnership with Universal Music.
All of the tracks that will be available for download will be DRM-free and you will be able to play them on any MP3 gadget such as iPods and mobiles.
There will be a monthly fee, which has not yet been specified, for which you can download unlimited songs including the likes of Amy Winehouse and U2.
They are talking to other companies to expand the music selection available, so this could be a site to watch.
The service is expected to go live later this year.
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