GoMusic.com - music portal of Russian and International music

Most of you may know Allofmp3. GoMusic (fka MP3Search) is another hidden gem from Russia.  
GoMusic has been licensed by the Russian copyright organization FAIR. This license entitles this service to legally offer music by all artists and from all labels.

The files are not protected. You can do whatever you want with the music files. Burn audio CDs, transfer music to your portable mp3player; no limits! 
 
$.15 per song

GoMusic charges $0.10 - $.15 per song. You cannot pay per download like iTunes and Napster. To be able to download you have to pay in advance by buying download credit for $20 to $50.

Payments can be made by credit card, PayPal and by phone.  

Files and catalogue
 All files are offered in MP3 format. Most files are 192kbps. The sound quality is good.

GoMusic offers the latest albums for download. Their catalogue is good and contains some real surprises. You will find some rare stuff, even bootlegs and collectors items. Check their Beatles or Eminem catalogue for instance.
FAQ

Some answers on frequently asked questions. 

Is GoMusic legal?
According to organizations like the IFPI and the RIAA clearly not, but GoMusic assures that they operate in full compliance with Russian Copyright rules  The service is licensed by FAIR. The situation is similar to that of Allofmp3. More info can be found on this page.

Is using GoMusic legal in my country?
This question is even more difficult to answer. It totally depends on the legislation in your country. The situation is similar to that of using Allofmp3. More info can be found on this page.

Is it safe to pay by credit card?

Credit card payments are processed by Chronopay, a third party payment processor in The Netherlands. This company is verified by companies like Visa and Mastercard.

We have been in contact with lots of users. No one has ever reported credit card abuse as a result of payments made to GoMusic.
 

  
Pros
  • Low pricing
  • High download speeds 
  • No annoying DRM copy protections
  • Great in-depth catalogue for some artists
  • Compatible with all portable players
  • Files can be transferred to a PSP using the PSP-browser
  • Rare songs, albums and bootlegs are part of the catalogue

Cons
  • MP3 only
  • No download manager

 
Conclusion 

GoMusic is a great resource for music. The service is not as advanced as Allofmp3, but this makes the site easier to use. GoMusic offers many album that you will not find in Allofmp3's catalogue. 

We did miss a download manager like the Alltunes. Now you have to create folders and IDtags by hand. (check our tips for a solution) This leaves room for improvement, but they are working on a special downloadmanager at the timen.