Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Links to Indie Music Communities - For All Generes
I have found over the past few years there are a number of Free Indie Music Community Websites that have a lot to offer the Indie Unsigned Artist at all different levels. Not only do you get your music heard by many, but you can also get constructive feedback and opportunity to collaborate with artist all over the world via internet. Its amazing what you can do with Music software to make it all happen.
Below is a listing and brief description of each of these websites. I found the posts there are MUCH better than commercial radio music. Most of the music is avaialable for purchase or free download. Listener accounts are also available where you can create your own favorites radio stations. Links preferably of other unsigned Indie Artist Music Communites are also welcome on this blog.
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Website: EZ FOLK http://ezfolk.com/
Description: (FREE) - This is a wonderful, friendly community of musicians at all different levels you don't have be shy here!! It includes instructional videos, tabs, tutorials, Forums and MP3 artists pages and much more!! Geared towards Traditional and Contemporary Folk and Bluegrass Artists. Some great original music here as well!!
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Website: AFCollective Acoustic Network: http://afcollective.ning.com/
Description: (FREE - accepts donations) Based out of the UK another very friendly community geared towards Contemporary and Acoustic Artists and original music. You will also find some traditional Bluegrass. The set up is similar to face book where you build your own network community.
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Website: The Fiddle Hangout: http://www.fiddlehangout.com/
Description: (FREE) A great place to meet other fiddlers that offers some great tutorials to get you going! Geared towards bluegrass/jazz/traditional folk and original music to boot!!
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Website: Mac Jams: http://macjams.com/
Description: (FREE) - MacJams is an online studio where musicians congregate, collaborate and critique each other for the betterment of their music and skills as musicians. Very helpful friendly community here! Generes of ALL types at all levels are welcome.
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Description: (Free with reasonable account upgrade options) Geared towards Rock and Contemporary, Jazz /blues artists though other generes are welcome. Fantastic Radio Shows everyday! Just go to the Chat room where you can meet and greet the DJ's and artists.
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Website: Songplanet is in midst of some changes and currently set up at 2 domain locations and may change. Original Link: http://songplanet.com/ new Link in process of setup. http://songplanet.net/
Description: It is currently free and will be offering special artist plans in the near future once the new set up is completed. Another great community with DJ shows and chat where you can meet with the DJ's and artists. Geared towards contemporary, rock and many other generes.
Below is a listing and brief description of each of these websites. I found the posts there are MUCH better than commercial radio music. Most of the music is avaialable for purchase or free download. Listener accounts are also available where you can create your own favorites radio stations. Links preferably of other unsigned Indie Artist Music Communites are also welcome on this blog.
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Website: EZ FOLK http://ezfolk.com/
Description: (FREE) - This is a wonderful, friendly community of musicians at all different levels you don't have be shy here!! It includes instructional videos, tabs, tutorials, Forums and MP3 artists pages and much more!! Geared towards Traditional and Contemporary Folk and Bluegrass Artists. Some great original music here as well!!
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Website: AFCollective Acoustic Network: http://afcollective.ning.com/
Description: (FREE - accepts donations) Based out of the UK another very friendly community geared towards Contemporary and Acoustic Artists and original music. You will also find some traditional Bluegrass. The set up is similar to face book where you build your own network community.
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Website: The Fiddle Hangout: http://www.fiddlehangout.com/
Description: (FREE) A great place to meet other fiddlers that offers some great tutorials to get you going! Geared towards bluegrass/jazz/traditional folk and original music to boot!!
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Website: Mac Jams: http://macjams.com/
Description: (FREE) - MacJams is an online studio where musicians congregate, collaborate and critique each other for the betterment of their music and skills as musicians. Very helpful friendly community here! Generes of ALL types at all levels are welcome.
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Description: (Free with reasonable account upgrade options) Geared towards Rock and Contemporary, Jazz /blues artists though other generes are welcome. Fantastic Radio Shows everyday! Just go to the Chat room where you can meet and greet the DJ's and artists.
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Website: Songplanet is in midst of some changes and currently set up at 2 domain locations and may change. Original Link: http://songplanet.com/ new Link in process of setup. http://songplanet.net/
Description: It is currently free and will be offering special artist plans in the near future once the new set up is completed. Another great community with DJ shows and chat where you can meet with the DJ's and artists. Geared towards contemporary, rock and many other generes.
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Website: MySpace http://www.myspace.com/
Description: (Free) My Space also has a music section which in the past gets a LOT of traffic. Although facebook has since became the more popular of the 2 social networks.
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Website: Reverb Nation http://reverbnation.com/ This website is free but also has premium options to promote your music. They also offer all kinds of opportunities for artists to participate in Music events under most generes. Interconnectable with Facebook and other social networks.
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Website: Indie Music Works http://indiemusicworks.com Another one I have stumbled across recently. The website is free to join but donations are appreciated. A fun friendly community. Weekly radio shows and chat.
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