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Free Online Resources for Musicians

The list that follows is by no means comprehensive, nor does it constitute an endorsement. We've emphasized sites that offer free Web pages, free audio file hosting, or other no-charge services. Most of these sites also have "enhanced" or "premium" offerings that do cost money. Naturally everything is subject to change; if you see any errors or omissions please email todd@tipitinas.com. Special thanks to Michael Paz of Pyramid Audio for the basic research! [updated 2/23/04]

INTERNATIONAL

www.bitbiz.org, www.creativebias.org, and www.musicbias.org - all programs of the MMDA (Merseyside Music Development Agency) Co-Op counterparts in Liverpool, England

 

HOSTING

http://www.nolabands.com/add_artist.php free web page & audio hosting, all-New Orleans

http://www.neworleansbands.net/add_artist.php the other all-New Orleans bands portal

http://www.broadjam.com free web page & audio hosting

http://www.iuma.com free web page & audio hosting

http://www.vitaminic.com free web page & audio hosting

http://artists.download.com free audio hosting, part of the CNET empire

http://www.onlinerock.com free hosting

http://www.sonicgarden.com free hosting

http://www.soundclick.com free hosting

http://www.cornerband.com free web page & audio hosting, premium Kazaa distribution

http://www.garageband.com free web page & audio hosting

http://www.idnmusic.com/index.html free web page + CD distribution

http://www.soundat45rpm.i12.com free hosting

http://www.bluescities.net free hosting, blues only

http://www.besonic.com free audio hosting (in Germany)

http://www.acidplanet.com free web page & audio hosting

http://www.peoplesound.com free web page, audio hosting & CD sales

http://www.electronicscene.com free web page, electronic music only

http://www.doteasy.com generic free hosting

http://www.stealmymusic.net free audio hosting

 

CD DISTRIBUTION/SALES

http://www.cafepress.com one-off CD manufacturing & sales

http://www.thriveaudible.com CD & merch retailing

http://www.onlinerock.com CD retailing

http://www.audiokingdom.com sell CDs, downloads, merch

http://www.idnmusic.com/index.html CD distribution + free web page

http://www.peoplesound.com free web page, audio hosting & CD sales

http://www.cdbaby.com indie CD superstore (not free, but cool)

http://www.the-ird.com/store_info.html U.S. independent "brick & mortar" record store directory

 

COMMUNITY

http://offbeat.com New Orleans music; lively online forum - a Co-Op Co-sponsor!

http://www.musiciansavailable.com find players, collaborators

http://www.galaris.com indie music community

http://www.jpfolks.com songwriter community

http://www.indiegrrl.com women musicians' community

http://www.golistenlive.net Florida and Georgia indie bands

http://www.jambase.com jam band info & promotion

 

MERCHANDISE/CD MANUFACTURING

http://www.cafepress.com one-off merch & CD manufacturing

 

ECOMMERCE

http://www.payloadz.com sell digital goods (incl. audio files) online

http://www.audiokingdom.com sell CDs, downloads, merch

http://www.paypal.com accept online payments and donations

http://www.merchantinc.com accept offline credit cards

 

DIRECTORIES

http://www.offbeat.com/la_music_directory.html Louisiana Music Directory (not free, but great) from Co-Op Co-Sponsors OffBeat magazine.

http://www.satchmo.com/nolavl/noladir.html Louisiana Music Artist Directory

http://www.louisianaradio.com/lmo/clubs/index.html live music club directory

http://www.masterdigital.com/studios/studios.html recording studio directory

http://www.the-ird.com/store_info.html U.S. independent record store directory - not necessarily a comprehensive list, but a nice starting point

 

OTHER

Office Depot "Working the Web" Links page - fantastic assortment of business resources and information, from one of your Co-Op's co-sponsors

http://www.indiecentre.com indie label how-to information

http://www.ifanz.com mailing list management

http://www.musicconnection.com free musician's classified ads (Los Angeles)

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/music the Texas Music Office, awesome resource list

http://www.copyright.gov the U.S. Copyright office; forms and instructions

http://wwoz.org/clinic The New Orleans Musician's Clinic (sliding-scale health care)

http://www.ideavillage.org/resources.php local resources for entrepreneurs; make sure to peep their entrepreneur checklist

http://www.louisianamusic.org the Louisiana Music Commission

http://www.buylouisianamusic.com reviews and links to Louisiana artists and retailers

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