We started putting together a list of websites and online services (other than facebook and myspace)
you can use to promote and sell your music. The list is a work in
progress, so if you have suggestions, just leave us a comment and we’ll
add it to the list. We’re also not getting paid to list any of these
sites just so you know.
To SPREAD your music go here:
PodSafe Music Network:
This service provides your music to independent radio podcasters around the world. It is a fantastic
way to spread your music to new ears around the world. Sign up is easy
and you can sell your music on their network as well. Remember to list
your music in the right genre or you may be looked over.
Last.FM
This is a hugely popular website where
you can stream and sell your music. You do run the chance of being lost
in the sea of other artists but its really quite essential if you plan
on garnering a bigger audience. Sign up is easy, and there are the
basic modifications so you can tailor your last.fm site as you see fit.
Imeem.com
Is like a high class youtube with extras.
It has a lot going on other then videos (which are great quality). It’s
a sort of social network with music playlists, pictures and comment
areas (walls). It’s definitely a great resource for artists. Sign up
and stay active.
Purevolume.com
PureVolume was the myspace of 2004, but
now its mainstays are primarily guitar oriented bands. Emo, Metal, and
Screamo bands are in the thousands. The website is far better suited to
music than myspace and still can be used as an important tool in your
multimedia attack. Check it out and decide if it’s for you.
Fuzz.com
Another site like myspace, but revolves
around music. Music fans can create mixtapes and the site was created
by musicians for musicians. Nice interface too.
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Amiestreet.com:
Amie street is an online auction for your
music. the more popular your music the more it costs. the less popular
the cheaper it is. It has some heavy hitters on their roster, so the
credibility is there. Sign up is easy and they pay you the standard
paypal way. Head to their website for a detailed breakdown of all
things amystreet.
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to ASSIST you music go here:
Blip.fm
Blip.fm takes the Twitter micro blogging niches and goes deeper.
Blip.fm caters to a specific type of person. The net savvy music lover.
It looks like the site is about to explode, so sign up kids and be part
of the movement.
After joining, you can not only spice up your own Blip.fm site
according to your musical tastes, but you can also upload your own
music and suggest track to other Blippers. Make sure your music is
properly tagged and go hard kids. Blip.fm looks to be a interesting
addition to the independent musicians arsenal.ArtistData.com
Say if you have all these sites featuring
your music, updating each one is going to be a pain right? That’s where
ArtistData comes into play. They let you update all your music sites at
once. It’s still in the beta stage, so you can only updates your shows.
Still, we think this service will become more and more useful as the
internet grows.
Reverbnation.com
Reverbnation is packaged as an all
encompassing website for artists. It has your standard music
upload/listen widgets, blogs, and pictures with a twist. It is being
specifically targeted as an artist’s resource. You have mailing list
options, you have embeddable music players, and most impressively, a
close inspection of how your traffic arrives to your music. There’s
good lookin’ charts, graphs, and numbers. If you can get past the
jargon and the intensity of the site, then its worth a look.
Hypem.com
This site is an awesome resource for
blogs. Find blogs who will appreciate your type of music through this
site. check it out and bookmark it. It will be critical to expanding
your audience. Go there now.
Blastmymusic.com
This site is another cool way to sell your
music. The idea is you sign up and get an application that can be
placed in many different internet areas where you may or may not have a
player. Blast my music has their own spin to their player, takes no
fees from your songs, and other interesting stuff
Bebo.com
Bebo is one of the biggest social network
in Europe. That’s a lot of people. Think of Bebo as another type of
Facebook/Myspace site. Sign-up was easy and the modifications were very
standard. Music, photos, blogs, genres, etc were all there. It’s good
to be active in all markets, so even if you don’t think you have a
German fan base, you may be surprised.
H-Lounge.com:
A iTunes like store that will sell your
mp3 for that magical $1 price, and will make ring-tones of your songs.
There motto is, “Control your digital music distribution, keep your
creative freedom.” Fairly standard stuff really. The design of the site
is busy but they’re claim to fame is that they will take less of cut
then iTunes. Details are on their website.
Idiomag.com:
Cool! This is an online e-zine tailored to
music lovers tastes. It’s free for users, but for bands, it’s a little
more complicated. They have a section for bands at the very bottom of
their page. Clicking on it gets you to the various ways you can be
featured. Its not as simple as getting a user profile and throwing
music up there. If you’re willing to spend some money, or send your
music in for review consideration, then Idiomag could be for you.
Well there’s a start. Let us know what you’ve found we’ll keep updating the “music online” tab.
Lyrics baby, Lyrics,
Voyno
