Internet Resources
Create A Blog
Alternative methods of digital distribution
http://bandcamp.com – variable pricing
http://www.gimmesound.com – ad-supported model
http://amiestreet.com – a different variable pricing scheme
http://www.plugo.la – set your own price
http://www.topspinmedia.com – very difficult to get in on unless you are an established artist
http://www.bandbox.com/default – artist gets 100% of profits
Other music social networks
http://www.reverbnation.com – combines many aspects, a one-stop solution
http://www.jamendo.com/en – creative commons licensing, free music
http://soundcloud.com – music “dropbox” to distribute your audio
Get your music on iTunes, Amazon, etc.
http://www.cdbaby.com – originally only handled physical CD’s, but now they handle digital as well
Gigs, Promotion, etc.
http://www.livemusicmachine.com/
Music Discovery
Social networks that also allow independent artists to upload music.