Music Artist

Is there a site where unsigned or independent artists can upload their music? Sorta like a youtube for music i guess. Thanks

purevolume.com

CALI BABY

or any site besides YOUTUBE,myspace to play it

get signed!!!

Major networks wont touch it unless you have an album to support and a label pushing the song. (video play is to support album sales!!!)

sorry, but the indi artist only have the indi sites (youtube, myspace, etc..) to rely on…

Warner Music Group, 212-275-2000

Many other companies to MARKET to. Review source.

Hey there Jeyna,

I know how hard it is to find good music on the internet, especially by independant artists. If you’re looking for a good site that has good There’s allot of good music there to enjoy!music by an independant artist, then go to:
http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/

-elmosyous

What price per song would you be willing to pay instead of stealing their music or a price that would motivate you to buy their songs?

A dollar a song is a good rule of thumb – twice that is definitely too much. However, the main reasons for illegally downloading music are:

1. To evaluate the artist before paying money,
2. To get around DRM (I always buy CDs for this reason),
3. To get music that can’t be legally acquired.

If you have high-sound-quality tracks and/or music videos that people can link to for free (cf. Regina Spektor, The Weepies) and you make it easy for your fans to get no-DRM copies of the tracks (e.g. as mp3s, although I prefer AACs at 192 kbps or more for the sound quality), you shouldn’t have too much trouble. Remember: be good to your fans, and they will be good to you.

make a music account thing on myspace and
make a page on pure volume

I write my own songs and I go to an independent studio and pay for studio time to record my songs! It cost a lot to do this but its something I love to do! I am currently in the process of getting my cd’s pressed and getting the graphic’s done on the cd!

Not neccesary best..it depends onthe situation and you have to weigh your options.

even if you are oneday looking foward to getting you own record deal or not..it is good to have somthing established.your own cds and songs written etc, a local, regional, or internet buzz..record companies are more likely to sing you anyway if you have those things established…so you doin the right thing right now by getting your cd…either way..that cd could make you money and/or be a demo to record companies.

If Badboy or Def Jam wanted to sign you today I would go for it because they have financial backing to make your success more achievable then you do alone..unless your rich..maybe you are.

But you have to measure pros vs cons and see what is best for you

Indendent artists..

Con. Independent artists have to pay all costs so it depends on your budget. But its can be expensive..

Pro. Independent artists have complete creative control of what they are doing.

Con.Videos and radio time, travel, promotion as a independent artist it dificult to pay for

Major Label signed artist

Con.You dont always have complete creative control of your work..people are scared to take big risks with thier investments so in many cases they want you to sound like someone else..it depends on the label and you..

Pro. acess to major producers and song writters and hightech expensive studios….that can make your music quality sound better in most casses then a independent

Pro.you are under a contract..some contracts dont allow people to get up and leave if things dont work out..and many people get shelved..

its good to get a lawyer to look over contracts..

If you want to sell records and be independent I would try to seek a distribution deal with a existing label as a independent.that way you will have some financial backing..though they get a % of your sells.
research it..but whatever deal you do..have a lawyer and research the facts and details.

If you choose to be independent or not

make a name for yourself, use all your resourses, internet(youtube, myspace), talk to club owners theyll consider anything to get more costumers and your making a name for yourself. do shows in your region because you can make a name for yourself faster because you can travel frequently…. If you live in ohio for example get out to det, chicago, cleveland, PA. and hit up NY a few times go to the appollo..

Use all your resources..especial free or inexpensive..For exaple the internet, myspace youtube..facebook..alot of artists get booking from myspace and a few have made it big..that easy access to the world..

making a name for yourslef will help you as a independent to get booked for shows events etc..

or to be more likely to get singed with a major label..

either way you go make the most of what you do..and if you get a deal remeber get a good laywer who knows the business to look over contracts with you and do your research..

I am looking to listen to new music…and would like some suggestions.

I am not looking for death metal, so please do not include death metal in your response.

Currently I listen to:

-XIU XIU
-The Knife
-Antony and the Johnsons
-Atari Teenage Riot (as an exception, not the rule)
-Bjork
-Clap your hands say Yeah
- CocoRosie
- Damien Rice
- Depeche Mode
- Devaendra Banhart
- Dizzee Rascal
- Feist
- Iron and wine
- Kid Dakota
- Nina Simone
- The Gossip
- Primus

Also I want to listen to some new hip hop beats.

This is the sort of rap-ish music I like:

-Lady Sovereign
-Saul Williams
- M.I.A
-Dizzee Rascal

So if anyone can give me some sweet music ideas, it would be awesome!

Also I would suggest checking some of the above notes.

Awww yeah….

The Shins
Joshua Radin
California by Rogue Wave
Blue Eyes by Cary Brothers
Sleep by Azure Ray
Uncertainties by Matthew Santos
1972 by Josh Rouse
Naive by The Kooks

and my favorite: anything by Civil Twilight

For rap:
We All Want The Same Thing by Kevin Michael
Fighters by Lupe Fiasco ft. Matthew Santos

enjoy

You could try Talksport Radio.don’t be put off by the name,they do have segments were they play music they have received from up-and-coming bands/artists.
They are the largest commercial radio station in the U.K.