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Keep your finger on the pulse of the music biz with online music communitiesBy Mary Beth Doyle Online music communities have become an excellent resource for music professionals, whether you are a record exec trying to find the next big star or a struggling artist trying to get your music heard. Online music sharing forums are a great way to connect people in all aspects of the business in addition to giving music fans access to new and exciting music.
The best online music communities offer features such as music uploads and downloads so artists can post and others can listen; blogs or forums to allow for discussion on the latest topics in the music industry; and links to other music-related sites, such as record company A&Rs, recording studios and more. When exploring music communities, consider the following:
1. Check out online communities for music that bring music professionals together.
2. Find music online communities that involve the listening public.
Find online communities for music professionals
Whether you're a record executive looking for the next big thing, a record producer trying to get your music on an artist's demo or an artist trying to get a demo in a record producer's hands, online musician communities can be a great outlet for your career.
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Kvibe Productions is an interactive online music community where artists can link up with producers and listeners. Artists can get their music out to fans and record producers on the site, while producers can lease and sell their tracks to artists. SongRamp is one of the music communities online for musicians and songwriters. Members can sell CDs and digital downloads at the site’s store as well as interact with other members via blogs, forums and more.
Generate fans via online music communities
Fans can obviously make or break an artist and, subsequently, a record company, so getting feedback from listeners from the get-go on online music communities is a good idea.
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GarageBand allows musicians to post their music or merchandise, while music fans listen, download and review what they hear. The site also has charts of all musical genres that are based on reviews and contests posted on the Internet music site. GetPlayed gives musicians an online forum to get their music heard by the listening public. Site visitors then rate the music and make comments.
Connect with other musicians for music lovers through music online communities
If you're in the music business, chances are you've always had a passion for the stuff. Keep that passion alive with online communities for music that have the latest information on and music from artists in all musical genres.
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EksoMusic is an Internet music site for people who love music. Members can take part in forums on all sorts of musical genres, find music news and learn about upcoming concerts and events for artists. Last.fm lets you view and hear the latest music videos and music from all types of artists. Visitors can also search for music events in their town.
- The websites of major music magazines like Rolling Stone and Billboard are also great online communities for musicians to keep your finger on the pulse of the music world.
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Interactive music industry portal that provides resources for music shopping, development and hiring.
The unsigned bands independent resource with information about the music business, agents, contracts labels and the radio.
Covers the music industry on whole, including the independent scene and offer news, features, artist profiles, reviews, interviews, downloads.
UK-based site offering legitimately licensed MP3 files for download. Focus on club/dance music.
Provider of an e-commerce site that provides users with a music recording marketplace, where they can obtain information on various topics in music recording. Services are provided to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by venture capital.
http://www.crystalclearsound.com/
A virtual online community targeted towards the global black and urban audience and designed to give visitors a platform to showcase their positive talents, express their views and meet new people from around the world.
Provider of information on techno music, clothing, raves, independent films, art and technology.
The Network supports and promotes early music and historical performance by providing information and services which would benefit and help early music organizations, ensembles and solo musicians.
Online communitiy where registered users can rate garageband artist songs.
Provider of an online music and entertainment service. Services include Internet chat, music industry information services and music purchasing services. Services are provided to multiple industries.
Web site provides personalized pages on performers and composers together with entries for record labels and affiliated organizations and holds classical music tracks with copy-right protection in the digital domain.
http://www.impulse-music.co.uk/
Resource site for networking in all aspects of the music business.
A space for like-minded music fans to communicate or chat, receive news and information, participate in forum discussions, and download music.
http://www.insound.com/index.cfm
Music download directory that helps one find downloadable music on the Internet in the form of MP3, MS Audio, Liquid Audio, or a2b.
Web site provides over 500 free, high-quality MIDI files. The network provides a free mailing list and a Request-A-Song Service.
Provider of web based music sites offering streaming radio, webcasting, retail services and chat rooms. Services are provided to web based music sites.
Music Technology Learning Center (MTLC)
Online retailer of both music hardware and software. Web site provides hobbyists, educators and students with up-to-date information on the world of computers and music.
Internet advertising network focused exclusively on music-oriented web sites.
Online community for the independent music world whose content is specifically geared to musicians, fans and industry executives. Maintained by Intercities, a Washington, DC-based Internet development firm.
Out of Eugene, Oregon, allows one to find CD reviews, music and tour news, a newletter, links, and more.
The site provides daily record reviews, music news, and recent interviews.
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/
Developer of RioPort Audio Manager(tm), a web-based application that manages audio compression files and plug-ins and allows user to record cds and support multiple open digital media standards while protecting copyrighted material. Products are sold to
Music portal with music downloads using an encryption system. Owned and operated by CyberBritain.com.
Offers artist reviews, news updates, downloads, and more. SonicNet is part of the MTV family.
Portal for Soul Train productions including the television show, music, awards show, and photographs.
Provides news, has featured programs, an industry database, and community room.
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