Searching for Music and Songs On Apple iTunes


Apple's 2003 launch of its iTunes Store was greeted as a new day in music retailing, one that would allow fans to conveniently and quickly find music selections from limitless virtual shelves. Apple Inc.'s sale of approximately 100 million iPods by 2007 shows that music remains a powerful force in the lives of consumers. And because of the Internet, those consumers have more ways to obtain music now than they did a decade ago when walking into a store to buy it was the only option.

Today, popular songs and albums, as well as countless lesser known musical works, can be easily found online, in either legal or pirated forms. While the music industry hopes that those songs will be purchased through legal services like Apple iTunes Store, consumers can often listen to them on MySpace pages or download them free from other sources such as so called MP3 blogs.

iTunes 100 New Releases

iTunes Store: Today's 100 Newest Releases May 9th, 2008


Awesome Record, Great Songs by Tim and Eric

Awesome Record, Great Songs
Tim and Eric

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 49
Genre: Comedy
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 TM & (c)(p) Cartoon Network.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

The Fight of My Life (Deluxe Version) by Kirk Franklin

The Fight of My Life (Deluxe Version)
Kirk Franklin

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 19
Genre: Inspirational
Price: By Song Only
Copyright This compilation (P) 2008 Zomba Recording LLC
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Hammerhead - Single by The Offspring

Hammerhead - Single
The Offspring

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Rock
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Snacktime! by Barenaked Ladies

Snacktime!
Barenaked Ladies

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 24
Genre: Pop
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Desperation Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets

The Age of the Understatement
The Last Shadow Puppets

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 12
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Domino Recording Co. LTD
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Speed Racer (Original Motion Picture Score) by Michael Giacchino

Speed Racer (Original Motion Picture Score)
Michael Giacchino

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 20
Genre: Soundtrack
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Varèse Sarabande
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

On My Way Here by Clay Aiken

On My Way Here
Clay Aiken

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 12
Genre: Pop
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 19 Recordings Limited (C) 2008 RCA Records, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Home Before Dark (Deluxe Version) by Neil Diamond

Home Before Dark (Deluxe Version)
Neil Diamond

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 18
Genre: Pop
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Neil Diamond and SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Nouns by No Age

Nouns
No Age

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 12
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Sub Pop Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

See Ya: The Graduation String Quartet Collection by Vitamin String Quartet

See Ya: The Graduation String Quartet Collection
Vitamin String Quartet

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 13
Genre: Rock
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Vitamin Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Take a Bow - Single by Rihanna

Take a Bow - Single
Rihanna

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Pop
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

From First to Last by From First to Last

From First to Last
From First to Last

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 13
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Suretone/Interscope Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

My Heroes (SUV) - EP by The Cliks

My Heroes (SUV) - EP
The Cliks

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 3
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Silver Label, a division of Tommy Boy Entertainment
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Teardrop - Single by José González

Teardrop - Single
José González

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 2
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright (P) 2008 Imperial Recordings under exclusive license to Mute Corporation for North America.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

4 AM - EP by Kaskade

4 AM - EP
Kaskade

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 5
Genre: Dance
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Ultra Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

SuperGirl by Saving Jane

SuperGirl
Saving Jane

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 13
Genre: Rock
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Toucan Cove
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Looking Glass by The Birthday Massacre

Looking Glass
The Birthday Massacre

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 9
Genre: Rock
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Metropolis Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Spread the Rumors by Socratic

Spread the Rumors
Socratic

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 12
Genre: Rock
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Drive Thru Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Don't Look Away by Kate Voegele

Don't Look Away
Kate Voegele

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 15
Genre: Rock
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 MySpace/Interscope Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Go Speed Racer Go (Theme Music from the Motion Picture "Speed Racer") - EP by Ali Dee and The Deekompressors

Go Speed Racer Go (Theme Music from the Motion Picture "Speed Racer") - EP
Ali Dee and The Deekompressors

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 4
Genre: Soundtrack
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Razor & Tie
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Best Of by Sawyer Brown

Best Of
Sawyer Brown

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 10
Genre: Country
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Curb Records, Inc.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Top 20 Indie 08 by Top 20 Indie 08

Top 20 Indie 08
Top 20 Indie 08

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 20
Genre: Inspirational
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Indelible Creative Group
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Soul On Fire (Edit) - Single by Spiritualized

Soul On Fire (Edit) - Single
Spiritualized

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay

Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends
Coldplay

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

California Soul (Remixed) - EP by Marlena Shaw & Diplo

California Soul (Remixed) - EP
Marlena Shaw & Diplo

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 3
Genre: Electronic
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Let's Dance to Joy Division - Single by The Wombats

Let's Dance to Joy Division - Single
The Wombats

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Pop
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 14th Floor Records Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from Warner Music International Roadrunner Records is a registered trademark of The All Blacks B.V.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Dierks Bentley: Greatest Hits - Every Mile a Memory by Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley: Greatest Hits - Every Mile a Memory
Dierks Bentley

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 18
Genre: Country
Price: By Song Only
Copyright This compilation (P) 2008 Capitol Records Nashville. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

I'm Amazed - Single by My Morning Jacket

I'm Amazed - Single
My Morning Jacket

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Rock
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 ATO Records, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Pure BS (Deluxe Edition) by Blake Shelton

Pure BS (Deluxe Edition)
Blake Shelton

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 14
Genre: Country
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2007, 2008 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Same Ol' Story - Single by Cyndi Lauper

Same Ol' Story - Single
Cyndi Lauper

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Pop
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Supreme Balloon (Bonus Track Version) by Matmos

Supreme Balloon (Bonus Track Version)
Matmos

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 11
Genre: Electronic
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Matador
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Toby Keith: 35 Biggest Hits by Toby Keith

Toby Keith: 35 Biggest Hits
Toby Keith

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 35
Genre: Country
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Waves And The Both of Us (Bonus Track Version) by Charlotte Sometimes

Waves And The Both of Us (Bonus Track Version)
Charlotte Sometimes

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 14
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Geffen Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Across the Tracks by Scott Hamilton

Across the Tracks
Scott Hamilton

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 9
Genre: Jazz
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Concord Music Group, Inc.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Stars by Mindi Abair

Stars
Mindi Abair

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 11
Genre: Jazz
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Peacon LLC
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Game's Pain (feat. Keyshia Cole) - Single by The Game

Game's Pain (feat. Keyshia Cole) - Single
The Game

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Geffen Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

No Matter What - Single by T.I.

No Matter What - Single
T.I.

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Water Curses - EP by Animal Collective

Water Curses - EP
Animal Collective

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 4
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Domino Recording Co. LTD
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Wonder In the World by Kelli O'Hara

Wonder In the World
Kelli O'Hara

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 14
Genre: Vocal
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2007 Sh-K-Boom Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

The Wonder Years by Ron Browz

The Wonder Years
Ron Browz

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 19
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Trust Family
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Zodiac Girls - Single by Black Moth Super Rainbow

Zodiac Girls - Single
Black Moth Super Rainbow

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 2
Genre: Alternative
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Suicide Squeeze Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Game's Pain (feat. Keyshia Cole) - Single by The Game

Game's Pain (feat. Keyshia Cole) - Single
The Game

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Geffen Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Stand Out by Tye Tribbett & G.A.

Stand Out
Tye Tribbett & G.A.

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 15
Genre: Inspirational
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (c) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Miles of Styles by Shawn Lee & Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra

Miles of Styles
Shawn Lee & Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 20
Genre: Electronic
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Ubiquity Records, Inc.
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Duets / The Comeback by Judy Garland

Duets / The Comeback
Judy Garland

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 24
Genre: Vocal
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 RAFC
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

No Matter What - Single by T.I.

No Matter What - Single
T.I.

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 1
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Standard Operating Procedure (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Danny Elfman

Standard Operating Procedure (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Danny Elfman

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 19
Genre: Soundtrack
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Varèse Sarabande
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Welcome (Bonus Track Version) by James Pants

Welcome (Bonus Track Version)
James Pants

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 19
Genre: Electronic
Price: By Song Only
Copyright 2008 Stones Throw Records
Fri 09 May 2008 07:14:08 -800

Sequel by Harry Chapin

Sequel
Harry Chapin

Release Date: May 06, 2008
Total Songs: 14
Genre: