He's got a five-year agreement with Emusic. Price prefers exclusive deals because he learned a few years ago that making his bands' music available to several different outlets did not pay off. But his non-exclusive agreements wouldn't allow him or the band to have a say in how the record was marketed, priced or formated. EMusic, however, chipped in for tour support, advertising and even printed posters that the Apples designed themselves. Plus, says Price, EMusic can provide him with exposure to AOL and Yahoo, which he could never get on his own.
Price has other priorities now.
I'd like to sell records. I'm 32 years-old. I want to marry my girlfriend. I want to go on vacation. I want to give my employees a raise.