IndyMusic.com Backgrounder

Indie music online, between 1995 and 1997, was dominated by IUMA and indyMusic.com (circa 1995-2000). In our 5 year history, we published six major site releases and four streaming media players - with significant results: over 23 million visitors; over a dozen major Web awards; and, we were profiled by: MTV on their TV networks and Web properties, NPR (National Public Radio), ZDTV, Windows Magazine, Keyboard Magazine, Yahoo! and many other television, radio, print, and on-line media outlets. Many thanks to our artists, staff, contributors, and partners, and especially our online community of fans.It was an amazing 5 years!

volumMonster.com Launch Poised To Change The Face Of Band/Fan Interaction
Upstart Digital Music Service Offers Value to Bands and Consumers Despite Fledging Economy

Great American Country Recognizes Rascal Flatts as December Artist of the Month
For the month of December, GACTV.com honors Rascal Flatts for the band's unwavering success in country music.

Guitar Center Music Foundation Presents A Rockstar Experience Charity Auction
An organization dedicated to supporting music education offers unique memorabilia, rock legend meet and greets, and a chance at fame for one artist or band

Rock Star Life Lessons Blog Presents "The Recession Proof Musician"
The Rock Star Life Lessons Indie Music Blog presents "The Recession Proof Musician" - a series of articles, interviews, and strategies for indie musicians. Written and edited by NYC singer/songwriter Carla Lynne Hall, Rock Star Life Lessons is an online resource for indie musicians and industry insiders. This month's "Recession Proof Musician" series features guest blogs from marketing and music industry experts such as Seth Godin, Hugh MacLeod, Bob Baker, and Ariel Hyatt.

Free Video Course Teaches Struggling Musicians and Songwriters How to Make Money in Music Business
To educate musicians about new opportunities in the music business, specifically film and television music licensing, David Hooper of IndieMusician.com has released a new video course, which documents behind the scenes of the music publishing business and shows indie musicians and songwriters how to make money by licensing music to films, television shows, video games, and commercials. This course is free of charge and available at IndieMusician.com.

Industry Innovators Help Musicians Produce and Promote With Ease
Indie music distributor, NoisyPlanet.net, and music collaboration portal, eSession.com, have teamed up to provide end-to-end solutions for indie music producers. Songwriters, artists and musicians can connect to produce new tunes at eSession.com and then promote the new releases to fans and industry contacts at NoisyPlanet.net within minutes of completing the final mix.