Because Supply and Demand is the Problem...
…with the music industry (oh lord), itunes has been forced by the major labels to change their model and raise prices. The big wig execs see growth in download sales coming from itunes and figure now is the perfect time to stand by their outdated ideas, to try and squeeze every penny out of an approach even if it risks systemic failure. Seems to me the best thing major labels can do is let some of their dinosaurs go; maybe those people can find new jobs at AIG.