Apples DRM includes region lockout 1 What could it all mean?
I agree with you in the context of what is being implemented under the name ' DRM '; there's no simple panacea.
This way DRM could be introduced without the need to replace existing AM stations.
Bear in mind that most music downloaded from iTunes will not work on cell phones because of DRM (digital rights management) protection.
Amazon music downloads are free of digital rights management, commonly referred to as DRM.