goodstorm
here is the second cyber-find that I wanted to share...
GoodStorm is similar to many other websites (i.e sellaband which i wrote about a while ago) that are starting to change the way music is distributed and promoted, providing a more democratic platform for musicians and people who like to buy music (which is pretty much everyone).
on the GoodStorm website you are able to upload your music - whoever you are - and sell it. fans are able to use this music to create a 'MixTape', which is "a way for music lovers to turn their passion and taste-sharing into a viable online business."
MixTape allows you to either choose tracks from the existing catalog (which consists of over 2.7 million DRM-free songs) or upload your own songs; the free application is a widget which can then be added to your social networking pages, personal websites, or blogs.
each track costs 99 cents, GoodStorm pays 65% of that to the band and 5% to the “promoter” who had it on their MixTape.
as a promoter, I can imagine the mixtape would work well if you already have a strong online profile and following. People are reading your blogs, myspace profiles etc to find out more about your opinions and thoughts, if this is the case then why not take your advice on music too? right?
if you are an independent band or musician then this is a great way to promote your music on your website/s, and you can even upload an interactive flyer for your next gig, along with your music.
By michelle, 4 years, 10 months ago