Listen To Free Online Music Right Here

With the controversy of the decision against Free Online Music websites has brought on a call for reformation from the music industry while the fans want to hear the music of their favorite artist. Many musicians including the metal giants Metallica stood firm in their stance again free online music sites.



Though it is still illegal to download free music without paying royalties to the artists and music labels, there are up-and-coming bands and artists who allow you to listen to free online music. The catch there is they provide their own the music and of course, they give consent to websites to play their music for free. Why do you think they give permission while others are erring about it? For the independent musician it's great free advertising and free image building. And this is especially true for new independent bands and artists. Think about the free advertising these artists get when consumers like you get to enjoy their music for free! It's like a "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" type of deal.

So there you go with new artist trends. In my case, I have finally discovered a site, Bandcamp,  that allows for both free listening and paid downloading with as little fuss as possible. The soundplayer that you see here allows you to play the album "Mean Business" as often as you wish with no obligation to purchase. There is, however, the option to purchase the album with a 50% discount if you enter the word thistle at checkout. Many sites offer free listening but in order to purchase, the listener is generally sent of to Amazon and so forth. Some 'distributors' only allow people to listen to 30-second soundclips. This is particularly frustrating for the independent musician who want all of their music heard in a manner that gives the listener the 'big picture' of what the musician is really about.

If you are a consumer who has been stuck listening to one genre of music, you can actually browse for free online music and target other music genre. Usually, music artists have their own promotional releases that's made available online for you to listen. With such promotional material, independent musicians get to be recognized and get paid at the same time when advertising companies or websites promote their music. So it actually works out for both consumers and artists in the end....a win-win situation.

Now what if an artist scores a hit song and the public is clamoring for more of this artist's work? For sure this artist keeps his or her own websites where you could browse through and listen to the artist's music. You also have the option to purchase the artist's CDs in the same site. If there is a downloadable music option, go ahead and take advantage of it.


Another perk of listening to free online music is that you get to enjoy some of the promotions associated with your listening time. Most often than not, new artists promoting their new releases are being advertised in most music websites with your chance of winning tickets for free concert. So just imagine a gathering of thousand people to listen to the new artist's music during the concert. At least, this is the ideal situation that both artists and music labels hope will happen.


Listening to free online music is also a way of recognizing the new independent artists as well as already favoured independent musicians. Regardless of the perks associated with it, free online music for the public just create positive commendation to the artist. Further, free online music helps artists and music labels test the waters before taking the bigger risks that come as part and parcel of the music business

Cheap And Free Legal iPod Downloads

Today, the iPod is the indispensable multimedia gadget for youngsters. It started off as a pocket music machine, but soon graduated to a video machine and game machine. The number of persons using iPod has surpassed millions already. To enrich your iPod experience, you need iPod downloads, more precisely legal iPod downloads.



Legal actions against individuals that downloaded mp3 files to their machines via peer to peer software have sent shockwaves through the minds of music lovers. However, when you download from legitimate websites, it is totally legal. The problem arises when the creator of the content, be it music or software, complains about the illegal distribution of their products.


The number of websites that offer legal iPod downloads is also increasing. Whilst offering standard music, also available are movies, music videos and iPod games. You can download the content and upgrade your iPod in a matter of a few minutes.


Now though, you are faced with different questions. Which are the best iPod download sites? Which among them are legal iPod downloads sites? What are the costs for iPod downloading? Does the iPod download cause functional issues with your iPod? These are normal questions when it comes to iPod downloading.

Free or paid legal iPod downloads can be another question that may haunt you. In most cases it is beneficial to go for the paid legal iPod downloads services. Apart from paying for the music or the game software, you have no legal issues to deal with if you choose to stick to legal iPod downloads.


Illegal iPod downloads can also make your iPod crash with issues such as firmware damage and functionality problems. It is also quite possible to accidentally download viruses or trojans onto your iPod, which can erase or even permanently damage the content of your iPod.

Legal iPod downloads help you get the music, videos and games that you like without getting into any trouble. The quality content: music, videos and games -- those that you get from legal iPod downloads websites will also be of higher quality that those from illegal sources.

If you choose illegal iPod downloads, you are taking a chance - an big risk versus a relatively small reward. The risks are numerous - lower quality content, legal issues and potential damage to your iPod. Choosing legal iPod downloads is safer and won't put you into legal troubles.


Apart from the legal issues associated with looking for websites that function on the fringes of law, you also may face problems such as incompatible and low quality content. Furthermore, the content may contain malicious software that can affect the functioning of your iPod.


Depend on websites that offer free or paid downloads of music, movies and iPod games. The key word here is legal iPod downloads. It is the best way to ensure safety from legal action and to enjoy a high quality iPod experience for a long time.

Grab your copy of "Mean Business" for ONLY $5 by entering the codeword thistle

Someone Is Paying For Your Free Downloads

This entry is spurned by my long-time irritation that the Australian and New Zealand governments impose a 6% levy on purchases made from the iTunes American store. I have written to both parties on the matter over a period of time on three separate occasions and am yet to receive a response. (!)

Some people have a real dedication to music and the independent musicians too and would want to own every collection of that kind of music. The first place they look for their favorite music would be the internet. There, most people choose to buy music rather than download it online from a free source. I truly admire their ethics and support of the independent music industry. :)

If you decide to purchase music legitimately and also join the fight against Piracy, you will realize that there are lot choices there too. Many of the website who offer to sell music are very legal and do not have any copyrights issue. Also, independent musicians are now able to make the cost of your favorite music very affordable and you might see a lot of pleasant surprise at these websites. If you observe my 'Bandcamp' player to the left, you can stream "Mean Business" in it's entirety....as often as you like. You may also download only the tracks that you wish. Should you want the entire album, enter the codeword: thistle at checkout to receive a 50% discount on the entire album

The minute that most people see a website offering their favorite song or music for free, they instantly forget about buying the music and just end up downloading the music directly onto the system, not even considering doing a virus check. It is always advisable to check for viruses before dealing with either buying music or downloading for free so that your computer is not infected with virus. If the option to buy music is the only one set, your worries about viruses infecting your system reduces as all these websites are the legal ones and you choose to buy the music and not expect anything for free.