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Music Promotion:
Free websites for bands and musicians. The sites are set up by the user online using a simple interface.
http://www.alternativeprogression.com
Featuring MP3 streams and downloads, music samples, artist information, download charts, and sponsored record labels.
http://www.altsounds.com/
Live showcasing, negotiation, representation and marketing resources for the independent artist.
http://www.aandronline.com
Free Classified Ads Portal
www.graand.com
Provides marketing and productivity tools and advice on approaching the music industry professionally.
http://www.artistopia.com/
Music promotion service featuring audio and video uploads, artist mini-sites, charts, search facility, and photo uploads.
http://www.audiri.com
Site to promote musicians, comedians, writers and other artists.
http://theconcertchannel.com
Provide new artists and bands with an alternative route to being heard.
http://www.coolfire.co.uk
Music promotion and label representation for original artists. Browse artist profiles, concert reviews and listen to audio.
http://www.artfront.com/MusicSection.htm
Service helping artists get discovered. Listen to new music, upload and download songs, and browse categories.
http://www.deepdig.com/
Offers its members online music sales and record label artists and repertoire networking and promotion services to aid in obtaining a record deal.
http://www.emusicblast.com/
Offers services allowing unsigned bands to promote and broadcast their music worldwide.
http://www.extraplay.com/
Fair Play Music is aimed at unsigned bands ad artists in the UK.
http://www.fairplaymusic.com
Offers unsigned bands and solo musicians a place to promote their music. Services include MP3 hosting, CD sales, and a musicians forum.
http://www.fronder.com
Features interviews with musicians, resources to help facilitate music sale, and a music store.
http://www.fullinbloommusic.com/
A free airtime and promotional service for unsigned artists, and a directory for DJ mixes.
http://www.futuredj.co.uk
Tips from professionals in the music industry describing promotion methods and "foot in the door" techniques.
http://www.getsigned.com
Provides promotional services for rock bands in the United Kingdom. Web site design, graphic design and printing services are available.
http://www.getyourbandon.co.uk/
Specialises in finding local musicians for events such as weddings, parties etc.
http://www.gigmasters.com/
Irish unsigned music collective. Involved in the promotion of unsigned music in Ireland practically with releases, distribution, tours and promotion.
http://www.gigsmartireland.com
Features profiles of independent bands and artists. Fans can listen to streaming audio, browse artist profiles, vote, write reviews, and view the charts.
http://www.gigzter.com/
A site aimed to promote women in the indie music scene.
http://www.gogirlsmusic.com
Links to indiependent rock bands in the US.
http://www.greatlakesindie.us
HitQuarters offers an extensive directory of people in the music industry.
http://www.chartquarters.com/
Offers a facility to submit your profile, and promote your band with industry professionals.
http://www.hollywoodmusic.tv/
Free online promotion for independent artists.
http://www.homegrownmp3.com/
Offers free promotion for Southern California bands, concerts, and events.
http://hrpromos.tripod.com/
Online marketing and fan management system for unsigned bands and artists.
http://www.ifanz.com/
Free e-book about music marketing for musicians, artists and groups.
http://www.aandronline.com/increase-fanbase/increase_fanbase.html
A music promotion project where independent Bands and Artists can gain exposure on compilation CDs. All music styles welcome.
http://www.8882823483.com/3000records/indie360/home.htm
An online directory for independent musicians to submit their music. Includes audio downloads and searchable profile pages.
http://www.indie911.com
Promotion of indie music: information, pictures, updates, news, links, and lyrics.
http://www.angelfire.com/or/indiehour/
Independent music resource hosting artist and band profiles. Includes new artist reviews, articles and streaming audio.
http://www.indiesoundz.com/
Kings of artists and repertoire (KOAR) offers daily music press releases, new CD reviews, and reviews unsigned artists.
http://www.kingsofar.com
Create an online profile to promote your music.
http://www.letstalkmusic.com
A site for Mac musicians to share their music.
http://www.macidol.com
Provides promotion for unsigned artists through radio podcasts, streaming audio and customized band pages.
http://www.musicforte.com
Portal for new bands and artists, with links to audio downloads and shopping.
http://www.music.com/
Promotional service for artists and labels. Musical categories include: Dance, Hip Hop, Rock and World.
http://www.musicscape.com/
Features artist show listings for musicians in the United Kingdom.
http://www.nationalgigguide.com
Promotional site for indie music and unsigned recording artists. Resources include Internet radio, interviews and show listings.
http://www.newyorkmusic.com/
Features monthly contests organized by musical genre and judged by site visitors. Also has artist press kits and streaming playback.
http://www.ourstage.com/
Promotional service to assist with the development and exposure of unsigned bands and artists. Includes CD sales, artist reviews and audio.
http://www.overplay.com/
Internet radio station for unsigned bands and artists.
http://uk.geocities.com/kathryn.mullan@btinternet.com/
Promotional center for up-and-coming glam, goth, industrial, synth, techno rock artists - including artist pages, mp3s, interviews, reviews, news, album and tour dates, and fan interaction.
http://www.radio-active-music.com
Connects free-lance and contract entertainers with people seeking live entertainment for events.
http://www.rentmyband.com/
Portal to assist unsigned and independent musicians. Artist profiles and an interactive voting system to encourage fan participation are available.
http://www.secondencore.com/
Resource for unsigned artists to promote their music. Subscription services, message forums and audio downloads available.
http://www.signhereonline.net/
Hints and tips on releasing and promoting independent music recordings.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/music_promotion
Music marketing and promotion tips for indie musicians, songwriters, and bands on a budget.
http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/
Information on gigging, recording and touring in Ireland.
http://www.thumped.com
Resource for independent rap and hiphop artists. Stream audio, browse artist profiles and post in the online forum.
http://www.uemcee.com/
Band networking site. Providing MP3 uploading, Internet radio and contests.
http://unitedbands.com
Offers unsigned and independent label artists the ability to upload their songs and create personalized profile pages.
http://www.unsigned.com
Offering resources and services to assist with online promotion for musicians, including tips and articles.
http://www.unsignedbandpromotion.com/
Showcasing unsigned Vancouver indie music
http://www.vancitybands.com
Virtually Records Popup Interview System
Generates an html based interview on the fly.
http://clubknowledge.com/popup_interviews/
Independent music directory offers free submissions.
http://www.webcds.com
Service offering music promotion to artists worldwide. Specializing in artist development.
http://www.whiteeaglerecords.ca