Downlaoding music for your iPod is set to get even easier with a new deal announced by Napster UK and newsagent group TM Retail.

TM Retail has in excess of 1,000 shops, such as McColl’s, Martin’s, Forbuoys, RS McColl and Dillons, which will now retail Napster music vouchers that can be used online at the Napster downloading site.

The vouchers, which are available now, come in two colour-coded specifications being green vouchers, providing Napster subscription for 2 months costing £20 or 4 months for £35, and blue vouchers, which allow the consumer to download music in groups of 10, 22, and 33, costing £10, £20, and £30, respectively.

Mike Goodwin, TM Retail’s general manager, enthused: “This really brings digital music to the mainstream market.

“This is another new offer for our customers, maintaining our presence as the Number One Neighbourhood retailer,” Mr Goodwin added.

The development reflects the current rise in sales of portable music players such as the iPod, which is expected to sell 23.5 million units in 2006.

With the increase of digital music into the market, products such as iPod accessories cases and headphones, are similarly expected to proliferate.