London - The new album from U.K. rock band the Charlatans has been downloaded for free more than 60,000 times since it was made available through the website of radio station XFM on March 3.

Boston - Mobile media distributor g8wave announced on Thursday that it has signed a deal with U.K. band the Charlatans, to create an ad-supported mobile site that will offer fans free downloads of full-length tracks, ringtones, images, video and other content. Boston-based g8wave said it is also working with the band on Bluetooth broadcasting at shows, mobile ticket sales and a mobile store that will sell t-shirts and posters. The Charlatans also recently struck a deal to offer a new single for free download through U.K. radio service XFM.