New York - The Orchard (NASD: ORCD), a digital distributor of independent label music, announced on Wednesday a partnership with digital music retailer AmieStreet.com, that will bring The Orchard's catalog of over 1.1 million songs to the Web store, where song pricing varies based on consumer demand.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Songs on AmieStreet start off as free, and increase in price up to 98 cents, based on their popularity among members.

"AmieStreet.com is building a community of users who value new music and discovery, and the company's innovative pricing approach both harnesses natural market dynamics but also, is engaging to music buyers," said Orchard CEO Greg Scholl.

"We welcome them as a client and as a premier distribution outlet for our label partners."

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