Music Sharing Applications for PR

PractitionersSteven J. Pargett

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MySpace Music / Imeem

bandcamp

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Types of Types of MusicMusic NewsNews PurchasinPurchasin

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Direct Direct Artist Artist

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Music Music DiscoveDiscove

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PINGPINGMostly Mainstream,

Popular Music. Music that has made it’s

way to iTunes

n/a99 Cents for a Song

~$10/album

Twitter-esque Feed From Artists.

See What Artists Are Listening to

iTunes Genius connects you with other music that

you’ll enjoy

MyspacMyspace/e/

ImeemImeem

Platform Ideal for Fresh Artists, Indie

Bands, etc

Artists Can Upload Their Work

Major news stream about music related

information

Free, Content Not Always

Downloadable

Get New Music Directly from Artists

User-Generated Marketplace of

Playlists

BandcaBandcampmp

Platform Ideal for Fresh Artists, Indie

Bands, etc

Artists Can Upload Their Work

n/a

Artists Sell Directly to Consumers. Small Fee for Posting; Price varies according to

artist.

name-your-price albums

Get New Music Directly from Artists

n/a

MOGMOGMostly Mainstream,

Popular Music. Music that has made it’s

way to iTunes

n/a$5 for unlimited

musicGet New Music

Directly from Artists

User-Generated Marketplace of

Playlists

Slider for Similar Artists Discovery