RIAA Comment On Apple's New iCloud Music Service

WASHINGTON (Top40 Charts/ RIAA) Apple Inc. announced today that it has partnered with all four of the major music labels to offer iTunes Match, a new digital music storage service that will launch as part of Apple's iCloud service this fall.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) issued the following statement by Chairman & CEO Mitch Bainwol upon introduction of the new service:

"The music labels are in constant search of new, convenient and innovative ways to reenergize legitimate music use and deliver the world's best music," said Bainwol.

"This groundbreaking new model exemplifies the unique cultural benefit that springs from the partnership between music and technology. When a service comes along that respects creators' rights and ignites fans' appetites for their music collections, it's a win for everybody."