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I was pointed in the direction of Amie Street today. It's an indie music site that sells tracks from 0-98 cents depending on popularity, and it is rather cool. It covers the bad bedroom recordings (I wont name anyone but I feel like a musical genius suddenly) to some very very good stuff. Check it out, you wont be disappointed.

Speaking of free music, i was doing my monthly 'let's pick random bands/artists sites' on myspace the other day and discovered The Bastard Fairies. Not sure how to describe the music, but when it's good on Guns and Dolls and Ode to the Prostitute for example it is mighty fine. What's more you can download the whole album complete with art work all for free.

The band believe the future of music is free (with youtube/myspace style advertising) so they have decided to get the ball rolling, and want people to download and share. How can you refuse a band led by Yellow Thunder Woman.

One last link on the music front a new site for new music discovery - ijigg

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