This morning Pandora announced the initial roll-out of a mid-tier subscription service called Pandora Plus. Costing $4.99 a month, this plan eliminates commercials, raises the limit on skipping songs, includes song replays, and offers a version of offline radio listening. New features for free listening are also rolling out. It is a milestone day for Pandora, as it introduces one on-demand feature which moves the company into new legal and business territory. Continue Reading →