If you havent been on myspace or myspace music you are quickly becoming the minority. Myspace.com is one of the fastest growing social networking sites online-with 50 million members and growing. One of the more prominent features of the site is myspace music. This feature is part of a growing internet trend to introduce new bands and artists in a way that is unbiased and open to everyone. In the music industry, the labels are very concerned about promoting their artists and excluding others. That is just good business sense. But, in the highly competitive music industry there are hundreds and thousands of musicians just waiting to be noticed. This is where a site like myspace music comes in. Myspace music and sites like it are a great forum for a band or solo artist to get their sound out there and noticed. What types of music will you find on a site like myspace music? You will find everything from Christian to Heavy Metal and all the sounds in between. This is because any artist can upload their songs to the site. How do you get your music on a site like myspace music? First, you need to sign up for a free membership to myspace.com. It is easy to do and gives you access to a number of features such as blogs and chat rooms. Then, you will also need to register yourself as an artist or a band. When you are on myspace music, you will not be able to upload music unless you are a registered artist. Then, you will get directions on how to upload your song (speeds, format, etc.) so make sure that you have the proper specs on your equipment to do that. You will also be able to create a profile page with pictures and information about your band and upcoming concert dates and releases. You cannot upload any song that you do not own the rights to. This is illegal. Can you still enjoy these sites if you are not a musician-of course! You can find your favorite new band or artist and where they will be playing on any given day and listen to exclusive new releases and old favorites. |
