Hit by the frustrating economics of publishing a magazine in an internet society, music magazine NME is pondering a switch to a digital only edition. Though certain sources have labeled this a sign of weakness, this might simply be the wave of the future for music journalism.In a society that creates so much waste, what is the use for having glossy magazines clogging our landfills every month? Web-based publications will cut down on the amount of paper and plastic (promotional CDs) used every month. Though there will always be a place for paper publications, a casual reading magazine like NME is a more logical fit on the internet. The publication can change hourly if need be, spend more of its resources on reporting the news, and be more environmentally friendly. What's the downside?
I've never bought an issue of NME, but I do go to their site two or more times a day. Their web site does seem to have significant traffic.