[via BetaNews]

While some artists battle online file sharing networks, others have embraced the new market for digital music. Bruce Springsteen is launching the first single off his upcoming album, “Devils & Dust,” exclusively on the Internet via AOL Music and Apple’s iTunes Music Store.

“Devils & Dust” won’t be available in stores until April 26, but will feature special content using the DualDisc format, which functions as a CD on one side and a DVD on the other. Apple isn’t the only company shoring up exclusive tracks; Microsoft recently announced it had signed Mariah Carey to debut her new single on MSN Music.