Through many late night web searches for new music, I have discovered several great sites that offer thousands of artist profiles, free (legal) downloads, and a very wide array of genres. Here are a few of my go-to sites. (Click on the site name to follow the link to the site.)
1.) Noise Trade: This site allows you to discover relatively unknown artists and a few "bigger name" artists. Noise Trade makes it easy to connect with other music lovers and the artists through their email system. The site is extremely easy to navigate and easy to use. EVERY song on Noise Trade is FREE AND LEGAL to download, but you have the option to support the artists through donations of as little as $1 up to $100 (again, completely optional).
2.) PureVolume: PureVolume is very similar to Noise Trade. It offers lesser known artists and bigger names. The website is great for finding and promoting new music and emerging artists. Each artist has a profile that typically contains basic info, updates, photos, shows and music for streaming. Artists have the option of making each of their songs available for free download. Listeners and fans can also create profiles to interact with artists and each other, as well as track and share music they like.
3.) Myspace: This may come as a surprise to some, but some of my favorite bands have been the ones I have found on Myspace's music profiles. Although Myspace is dead to the general population, it is still a gold mine of incredible musical talents.
4.) Amazon: Amazon.com has an infinite amount of music to download and listen to. You can find literally any music you could ever want. They have over 22,000 free songs to go through. I have found some very interesting music in their free downloads section. It's definitely worth the look, besides, you never know when an "up and coming" artist will be featuring a free song on Amazon (I have found many of these!).
5.) Free Music Archive: This site is by far the most diverse when it comes to genres offered. It offers anything from hip-hop to rock to "old-time/historic" restored records. Free Music Archive is yet another website that provides you with completely free and legal downloads and has something for everyone!
There are all kinds of music sites out there! Some are harder to find than others, but don't be discouraged if you can't find what you are looking for on the first try. Keep searching and you will definitely be rewarded for your efforts. I have several other sites I use, so if these aren't your style or you need help getting started, let me know! I will be more than happy to help.
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