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The internet has revolutionised the music industry and how music is sold and distributed online. We are all aware of the issues facing illegal music downloads and the heavy impact it has on bands to generate payment for their music. But we are talking about the best ways for you to sell your music and generate publicity for your band.

With the increase in internet usage throughout the world and the easy availability of internet based tools and software, you can now record a professional sounding record in a home based studio or promote yourself through Sites such as MySpace, MyBandMate, YouTube and similar sites. There are a number of key avenues to pursue for bands and musicians when it comes to selling music online and these sites are providing free resources and tools to showcase your music.

If you are a budding musician or band and are looking for ways to sell your music online then below are some proven tips to get you started. They are free and will generate a lot of exposure in promoting your music.

Forums are a great way to promote your music and ultimately drive potential fans to your site and music. You need to find forums that are not only specific to music but also to your genre of music. For example, if you are a Christian rock band, there is no use trying to promote your music in a reggae forum. Promote your music to your target audience. You never know who is reading your forum posts and the whole game is about getting your name and music out there in a number of forums.  Read more...

Music downloads is the peoples choice for using the Internet all together! Rather your Internet connection moves like a turtle in mud or a Jet Ski in Colorado, you can enjoy the benefits of music downloading. With new state-of-the-art software, you can now even transfer your favorite songs to iPod and other mobile devices.

Walmart.com now has music downloads available in MP3 or WMA which is Windows Media Player or iTunes. You can download entire music albums or individual songs, your choice. The price is very inexpensive. You need to join Walmart.com first before you can get music downloads. However, you can also sign up for the Wal-Mart newsletter that tells you about any music sales.

There is a war against illegal music downloading between music artists and recording studios that may not end anytime soon. But, there has been a significant decrease in illegal music downloads the past few years. Now, you may still have some interest in downloading songs illegally. Allow me to warn you that free music downloads services give you an array of issues to handle. You are flooded with viruses, spyware, pop ups and other malicious software.

The Internet watchdogs are constantly looking for examples to sue for illegal music downloading. Allow me to tell you about the 12 year old child that was made an example of by suing him for downloading and selling copyright music. No one can hide from big money music studios. Not to mention the moral dilemma here, using illegal methods to obtain music is stealing away from your favorite music artists.  Read more...