Band Resources

  • Alternative Progression – Free websites for bands and musicians. The sites are set up by the user online using a simple interface.
  • Altsounds.com – Featuring MP3 streams and downloads, music samples, artist information, download charts, and sponsored record labels.
  • A and R Online – Live showcasing, negotiation, representation and marketing resources for the independent artist.
  • Artistopia – Provides marketing and productivity tools and advice on approaching the music industry professionally.
  • Audiri – Music promotion service featuring audio and video uploads, artist mini-sites, charts, search facility, and photo uploads.
  • The Concert Channel – Site to promote musicians, comedians, writers and other artists.
  • Coolfire – Provide new artists and bands with an alternative route to being heard.
  • Current Music Dynamics – Music promotion and label representation for original artists. Browse artist profiles, concert reviews and listen to audio.
  • DeepDig.com – Service helping artists get discovered. Listen to new music, upload and download songs, and browse categories.
  • eMusicBlast – Offers its members online music sales and record label artists and repertoire networking and promotion services to aid in obtaining a record deal.
  • ExtraPlay.com – Offers services allowing unsigned bands to promote and broadcast their music worldwide.
  • Fair Play Music – Fair Play Music is aimed at unsigned bands ad artists in the UK.
  • Fronder.com – Offers unsigned bands and solo musicians a place to promote their music. Services include MP3 hosting, CD sales, and a musicians forum.
  • Full in Bloom Music – Features interviews with musicians, resources to help facilitate music sale, and a music store.
  • Future Music – A free airtime and promotional service for unsigned artists, and a directory for DJ mixes.
  • Get Signed – Tips from professionals in the music industry describing promotion methods and “foot in the door” techniques.
  • Get Your Band On – Provides promotional services for rock bands in the United Kingdom. Web site design, graphic design and printing services are available.
  • GigMasters – Specialises in finding local musicians for events such as weddings, parties etc.
  • Gigsmart – Irish unsigned music collective. Involved in the promotion of unsigned music in Ireland practically with releases, distribution, tours and promotion.
  • Gigzter.com – Features profiles of independent bands and artists. Fans can listen to streaming audio, browse artist profiles, vote, write reviews, and view the charts.
  • GoGirlsMusic.com – A site aimed to promote women in the indie music scene.
  • GreatLakesIndie.us – Links to indiependent rock bands in the US.
  • HitQuarters – HitQuarters offers an extensive directory of people in the music industry.
  • Hollywood Music – Offers a facility to submit your profile, and promote your band with industry professionals.
  • Home Grown Mp3 – Free online promotion for independent artists.
  • HR Muzic – Offers free promotion for Southern California bands, concerts, and events.
  • iFanz.com – Online marketing and fan management system for unsigned bands and artists.
  • Increase Your Fanbase – Free e-book about music marketing for musicians, artists and groups.
  • India Bands – Servicing upcoming music bands from India. Artists can submit their profile for visitors to view.
  • Indie 360 – A music promotion project where independent Bands and Artists can gain exposure on compilation CDs. All music styles welcome.
  • Indie911.com – An online directory for independent musicians to submit their music. Includes audio downloads and searchable profile pages.
  • The Indiehour – Promotion of indie music: information, pictures, updates, news, links, and lyrics.
  • Indiesoundz – Independent music resource hosting artist and band profiles. Includes new artist reviews, articles and streaming audio.
  • Kings of A&R – Kings of artists and repertoire (KOAR) offers daily music press releases, new CD reviews, and reviews unsigned artists.
  • Lets Talk Music – Create an online profile to promote your music.
  • MacIdol – A site for Mac musicians to share their music.
  • Music Forte – Provides promotion for unsigned artists through radio podcasts, streaming audio and customized band pages.
  • Music.com – Portal for new bands and artists, with links to audio downloads and shopping.
  • MusicScape – Promotional service for artists and labels. Musical categories include: Dance, Hip Hop, Rock and World.
  • National Gig Guide – Features artist show listings for musicians in the United Kingdom.
  • New Bands on the Net – Free resource for bands, musicians, venues and promoters.
  • New York Music – Promotional site for indie music and unsigned recording artists. Resources include Internet radio, interviews and show listings.
  • Overplay – Promotional service to assist with the development and exposure of unsigned bands and artists. Includes CD sales, artist reviews and audio.
  • PowerShot Radio – Internet radio station for unsigned bands and artists.
  • Radio-Active-Music.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.
  • RecordDeal.com – A networking site designed to provide a way for unsigned artists to get deals with record labels.
  • Rent My Band – Connects free-lance and contract entertainers with people seeking live entertainment for events.
  • Reptor Productions – Offering unsigned bands and artists a resource to assist with the promotion of their music to fans over the Internet.
  • Second Encore – Portal to assist unsigned and independent musicians. Artist profiles and an interactive voting system to encourage fan participation are available.
  • SignHere Online – Resource for unsigned artists to promote their music. Subscription services, message forums and audio downloads available.
  • Suite101.com: Music Promotion – Hints and tips on releasing and promoting independent music recordings.
  • Talent Duniya – Free showcase for new asian unsigned musicians and bands.
  • TheBuzzFactor.com – Music marketing and promotion tips for indie musicians, songwriters, and bands on a budget.
  • Thumped – Information on gigging, recording and touring in Ireland.
  • uEmcee: Underground Rap Music – Resource for independent rap and hiphop artists. Stream audio, browse artist profiles and post in the online forum.
  • United Bands – Band networking site. Providing MP3 uploading, Internet radio and contests.
  • Unsigned Band Promotion – Offering resources and services to assist with online promotion for musicians, including tips and articles.
  • Unsigned Band Web – Music portal hosting bands of many genres and locations. Features online radio stations.
  • UnsignedMusic.Com – Web marketing solutions, band listings and other resources for musicians.
  • Vancity Bands – Showcasing unsigned Vancouver indie music
  • Virtually Records Popup Interview System – Generates an html based interview on the fly.
  • Webcds – Independent music directory offers free submissions.
  • White Eagle Music Promotions – Service offering music promotion to artists worldwide. Specializing in artist development.
  • Wonghan Productions – Platform for music and artwork by independent artists.

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