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Internet Promotion for Musicians & Bands

It doesn't have to cost a lot to get the search engines (& listeners!) to notice your new site. We've put together some resources that we've found to be most effective in promoting music-related sites.

free music directory & community submissions

They are free & don't require a link back from your website. (The very few that do are noted.) Check out the lists below.

directory submission tips

For maximum results, I recommend reading my tips for effective website submission / promotion before you start on the list below.

professional directory submission services

If you don't want to wade through all the links below (it is very time consuming!), I can submit your site for you. Check out my directory submission service page for details, and please email with questions or to get started. I do this for a living and can maximize your chances for success.

Please note: Some of these sites are restricted to only a certain genre of music. Also, (tnas) = temporarily not accepting submissions.

Indie Coffeehouse - Arts & Music Directory
Indie Coffeehouse is brand-new & is owned by Quanta Webdesign. Submit your band / artist listing - it will be quickly approved!

free link from IndieResources:

Visit this page at Indie Resources & follow the instructions for a fast, free link. Easy!

Music Directories for Bands & Musicians

(some include record labels, too)
  1. www.bandarchive.com
  2. www.bandfamilytree.com
  3. www.edge-inc.net
  4. www.indiemusic.com (tnas)
  5. www.letsjam.com
  6. www.moxienation.com (tnas)
  7. www.narcopop.com
  8. www.pureindierock.com (bands)

Directories for Bands, Musicians & Other Music-Related Resources

Submit your URL & description, etc. Some sites offer other services too. These sites each cover a broad spectrum of musical styles. See the list further down this page for genre-specific sites.
  1. www.123artist.com (noncommercial sites only)
  2. www.8notes.com
  3. www.addlinkmusic.com
  4. www.arts-entertainment-world.info
  5. http://directory.artistopia.com
  6. www.audioworld.com
  7. www.autonomousindustry.com
  8. www.bandpromo.me
  9. www.bandradio.com/directory/
  10. www.bigmusiciandirectory.com
  11. www.byofl.org
  12. www.capotastomusic.com
  13. www.clearlymusic.com
  14. www.cleverjoe.com (r)
  15. www.deejaylink.com
  16. Deep Look Directory (paid, but cheap)
  17. www.directory.fm
  18. www.freestyl.com
  19. www.givebandachance.com (r)
  20. www.harmone.com
  21. www.hearandplay.com
  22. www.iballerdirectory.com
  23. www.indiecoffeehouse.com
  24. www.itsofficial.com
  25. http://directory.kprmag.com
  26. www.listenmusic.ca
  27. www.localmusicdirectory.com
  28. www.mnusa.com/mwebdir/
  29. www.muse411.com
  30. www.musi-cal.com
  31. www.musicdirectory.com
  32. www.musichits.org
  33. www.musiclopedia.com
  34. www.music-movies-download.com
  35. www.music-sites.net
  36. www.musicworld1000.com
  37. www.onlinerock.com
  38. www.recordcollectorsguild.org
  39. www.rocksource.net
  40. www.singer-songwriter.com
  41. www.sonicswitchblade.com
  42. www.thebigmusicindustrydirectory.com
  43. www.thehoneycomb.com
  44. www.themode.com
  45. www.the-music-directory.com
  46. www.musesmuse.com (r)
  47. www.taxi.com (reciprocal)
  48. www.evor.com (by email)
  49. www.menuofmusic.com (paid, but cheap)

Location-Specific Music Directories

  1. www.australianmusicdirectory.com (Australia)
  2. www.musicdirectory.com.au (Australia)
  3. www.amws.com.au (Australia)
  4. www.bandhosts.co.uk (UK / Ireland musicians)
  5. www.banddirectory.co.uk (UK local bands)
  6. www.indiemusic.ca (Canada / International)
  7. www.localbandnetwork.com (USA)
  8. www.indie-music.com (USA) (recip)

Music Directories & Communities for Specific Types of Music & Subjects

  1. www.blackgospel.com/links/ (gospel)
  2. www.balladtree.com (folk)
  3. www.ezfolk.com (folk)
  4. www.folkalliance.org.au (Australian folk)
  5. www.folksylinks.it (folk)
  6. www.folkalley.com/community/links/ (folk)
  7. www.folkdirectory.co.uk (folk)
  8. www.folkworld.de/frog/ (folk)
  9. www.jg.org (folk)
  10. www.efolkmusic.org (folk - pay to get listed, but probably worth it)
  11. www.mudcat.org/links/ (folk/blues)
  12. www.folkandroots.co.uk (UK folk artists)
  13. www.americana.uk.com (Americana, alt-country, UK)
  14. www.viac.co.uk (acoustic, UK)
  15. www.basswebsites.com bass
  16. www.guitarnotes.com (guitar)
  17. www.guitarsite.com (guitar)
  18. www.guitarfoundation.com (classical guitar)
  19. www.guitar-websites.co.uk (guitar)
  20. www.theguitarport.com (guitar)
  21. www.drumsrich.com (drums) (r)
  22. www.jambase.com (jam bands)
  23. www.rockabilly-directory.com (rockabilly - must link back)
  24. www.rocksource.net (rock)
  25. www.westcoastrockers.com (rock) (by email)
  26. www.trashsurfin.de (rock/punk)
  27. www.punksearch.org (punk)
  28. www.trugroovesz.com (dance)
  29. www.darkdb.com/eklein/ (industrial /goth)
  30. www.allsynthpop.com (synthpop, electronic)
  31. www.redistort.com (electronic)
  32. www.alphamanbeast.com (noise)
  33. www.hiphopcity.com/directory/ (hip hop)
  34. www.musicalonline.com (classical)
  35. www.vocalist.co.uk (singers)

More Music-Related Directories

  1. www.dreamharvest.org (music-related, no bands)
  2. www.recordlabelresource.com (music business) (via email)
  3. www.useyourears.com (music business)
  4. www.therecordindustry.com (music business)
  5. www.galaris.com (music industry) (r)
  6. www.voice123directory.com (music / performing arts business)
  7. www.audiomastermind.com (audio)
  8. www.prosoundweb.com (audio)

Music Communities: Highly Recommended

These are the type of websites where you create a profile, upload mp3s, photos, etc. Some offer promotion opportunities or CD sales.
  1. tweewoo.com NEW!
  2. Artistopia
  3. Sonic Bids
  4. ISound
  5. My Space
  6. Pure Volume
  7. Sound Click

More Good Music Communities

These are the type of websites where you create a profile, upload mp3s, photos, etc. Some offer promotion opportunities or CD sales.
  1. Acid Planet
  2. Artist Launch
  3. Audio Street
  4. Band Mix
  5. Be Sonic (tnas)
  6. Beta Records
  7. Clear Channel
  8. Collective Sounds
  9. Corner Band
  10. Deep Look Promotion
  11. Download
  12. D Music
  13. Flash Rock
  14. Got Local Music
  15. Hot Bands
  16. Indie 4Ever
  17. letstalkmusic.com (UK)
  18. Listen420
  19. Mindviz
  20. MP3 Unsigned
  21. Music Forte
  22. Music Remedy
  23. No Record Label
  24. Our Stage
  25. Pitt Radio
  26. Rocket Radio
  27. Song Ramp
  28. Songwriter's Directory
  29. Sonic Garden
  30. Star Polish
  31. Talent Match
  32. TourDates
  33. Ultimate Band List (UBL) / Artist Direct
  34. United Bands *new!
  35. Unsigned Band Search - www.unsignedbandsearch.com

Some places to sell CDs / music online

  1. Amazon
  2. Boost Independent Music Store
  3. Buy Indie Music
  4. CD Baby
  5. Dollar CD
  6. Miles of Music
  7. Online Rock

more band promotion links....

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