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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1


              CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement Form
S-8 No. 333-82841 and 333-86551) of EMusic.com Inc., of our report dated
January 26, 1999, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Tunes.com, Inc. and to the use of our report dated June 22, 1998 with respect
to the financial statements of Tunes Network, Inc, included in this Current
Report (Form 8-K) dated December 22, 1999, both filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

                                               /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Chicago, Illinois
December 21, 1999
