Music Lovers and OurStage
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Ambient Decay on May 31st, 2008
Web 2.0 is all about “Relationship Networking” and basically building a circle of friends on a virtual ground known as a web site. That’s all Web 2.0 no matter what anyone else says. Frankly, this thing has been in the making for years and I still think we have yet to see its peak. So many new sites and domain are popping up now its extremely hard to keep up. Let along remember all the passwords and user names for all of the sites your friends, family and you find when browsing that glorious fiber-optic highway known as the Internet.
Though some do stand out and the reason they do, is because they add something different to an already explosive and highly saturated experience. Though it can be hard at times to find these sites in the midst of it all, there is one that is so small in topic yet the crowd it is gathering is enormous… and for good reason. The site is known as OurStage and it is devoted entirely to Indie Music and what the FANS have to say.
Yes that means you folks.
Upon recently finding this site, it is something that is still surprisingly small for such an explosive topic, I.E. Music. It deals will all types of genres as well as expand on helping artists get some spare cash into their pocket from their music.
For The Musician
It helps even the field with the Major Labels, by allowing musicians to have their songs rated, reviewed, and sold. They also allow a way for Musicians to get in touch with their fans and post updates on news, events, and upcoming albums before a release. They can even create customized Banners and add their OWN favorite band list on current songs and older songs from bands on the site.
Musicians also compete in Battles on this site that fans and any user can cast their vote in. Bands have individual song rankings and can even win $100 - $1000 dollars every month depending on their songs ranking at the end of the month. Talk about an incentive to bands to do their best and produce that “New Sound” everyone will enjoy.
The site also has a game to where you can pose as a Scout Talent and see if you have what it takes to see what the people will want in music. That adds to the addiction of this site. OurStage.com adds so much to such a simple thing as talking and listening to music. The site is very easy to navigate and very easy on the eyes. Not to mention it’s hard to WANT to leave the site and even go to Myspace.com.
For The Fans
To add to the versatility of this site, users who do not have their own band and just want to find some new music to enjoy, OurStage.com has everything a person would need and much more. A Fan can join ‘fan groups” as well as add bands and other people as friends for this site. You can leave comments just like in Myspace, Vampire Freaks, and Face Book. Plus users can rate not only individual songs but Music Videos, and take part in helping promote any band they choose.
Fans can create play lists of their favorite songs and add them onto another site with a widget they create. They can also create different play lists for Recommendations, Personal Favorites, and have a choice to add songs manually or via the “smart option”. Fans can also blog, Show their favorite Videos on their profiles, and even add a widget that shows how many times they’ve judged a battle. If a person joins and then later on establishes their own band, their account can be upgraded for more options that are targeted for bands, free of charge.
OurStage.com Also gives away a free song to download daily and it can be found on your own person profile. This site is a great way for a band to get their music out and a fabulous way for fans to show their support. Not to mention the way the site is developed, both Fan and Artist always have means to hear other types of music that could have never been heard by either on their own.
The best part about this extremely addicting Web 2.0 site isn’t in the fact that it’s 100% Free, but it’s a means for anyone interested in music to expand their horizons and help bands with that ever needed “next step” in getting noticed… or that extra needed sold album and promotion. Compared to Myspace Music, OurStage.com, Breaks its back, hands down.
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