Cool Music Sites

http://www.tokyo-blues.com/
A guide to blues in Japan featuring: listings, previews, interviews, bars, clubs, venues, maps, record shops, music shops, forum, chat room, classified ads, and e-cards.


http://www.ravelinks.com/
One of the most popular rave web sites in the world, it features links to other rave sites worldwide, many rave discussion boards, events calendars, rave chat and an online rave shop.


http://www.buildarockstar.com/
This seriously cool site which offers free email, also enables users to direct their own animated rock video and send it to their friends, all at the click of a mouse! Users commence by first selecting a stage on which to perform, followed by a band, set list, audience and the all important rockstar (there are four to choose from!) Combine all this together, and users have directed their own rock video! A Backstage Pass allows users to get up-close and personal with the four main cyber-rockers - introducing Rikki Triumph, Jimm E. Kixx, Kelly Strutter and Ichabod. With colourful animation and witty humour, this site is hours of fun!


http://www.newnoise.com.au/
This cool, innovative site is dedicated to promoting and supporting unsigned artists in the dance/electronic genre of music and is a first in Australia. Unsigned artists have the opportunity to maintain their own section including updating their own profile online, uploading images and new tracks as well as adding listings to their individual gig guides. The site also features a Top Ten Music Chart which is determined by the number of downloads each song receives and is offering a major prize of a recording deal for the winning track as well as loads of consolation prizes. So if you think you have what it takes to become the next star, then fill out your deets at newnoise.com.au!


http://www.jazzreview.com/
A cool jazz site for all those out there who want the latest news and reviews from the musical world of jazz. JazzReview.com strives to promote "all" styles of jazz music to jazz fans around the world. They also accept music submissions from up and coming jazz artists aiming for success! Check them out!


http://www.mp3.com.au/
Mp3.com.au is the first Australian website dedicated solely to the promotion of unsigned and new artists worldwide. It serves as a platform to showcase and promote new musical talent. This site also enables users to download music maximising the 'try before you buy' approach. The downloads are very good quality sound as it is in digital form. Users can download and buy music online at a relatively cheaper price than traditionally buying a CD from a music store. Artists have the opportunity to sell their music online whilst not incurring any costs when submitting material. Other features of the site include Molly's Picks, a section run by music guru Molly Meldrum and a Reviews page where users have the opportunity to post their reviews and general feedback regarding particular tracks. Also included is the latest in online digital music news and the High Five chart which includes reviews of tracks and content on the site.


http://www.raves.com.au/
Dedicated to the rave culture, this site contains the latest information on upcoming dance rave events. Although the site is compiled by Melbourne Raves it also extensively covers raves in Sydney as well as throughout other parts of Australia. This site features all essential information including the name, date, venue, age of admission, door charges and a list of hired DJ's for each event. A very informative site, it contains a large number of links to other rave publication sites. The chat page is entertaining and offers a number of chat rooms on a range of topics regarding the dance culture of the millennium. This site also includes an extensive list of nightclub and ticket outlets associated with raves, which are very thorough in their content.


http://www.sanity.com.au/
Sanity Music Australia is much more than another online music store. It is an excellent site that features up-to-date music charts including the top 10 and 50 albums and singles in all different categories. This site boasts over 800,000 albums to choose from with the opportunity to listen before you buy. Another cool feature is the Sanity VIP Club which has exclusive offers, discounts and the latest music news. The live webcasts, which feature your fave bands and interviews, is worth having a look at. An ideal site for music fans everywhere.


http://www.planetpop.com.au/
Want to keep yourself informed on the latest music goss, news and new releases, then planetpop.com.au is the place to be. This cool site includes all things pop - fabulous celebrity interviews, links to official celebrity websites, great competitions, and video downloads of the stars themselves! The chat room is a great place to hang out if you want to swap celebrity goss with other pop music fans, or you can sign up for the Planet Pop newsletter which delivers you all the music information you'll ever need to know!


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