Sony, Universal and the indies signalled their intention earlier this week to move towards on-air/on-sale, in response to the changing digital landscape.

The move was welcomed by the industry as a whole, even getting the backing of the UK Government yesterday (Tuesday). But it is radio stations, pluggers and labels who will have to make the greatest change to their working practices.

Radio 1 head of music George Ergatoudis told Music Week that he was largely behind the change, although ...