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Indie Online Music

Bandcamp
http://bandcamp.com

CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com

Topspin
http://www.topspinmedia.com

Tunecore
http://www.tunecore.com

RecordUnion
https://www.recordunion.com

ReverbNation
http://www.reverbnation.com

These sites cater to indie labels and unsigned artists and their fans. Some are oriented to selling downloads directly to fans, others aggregate music for further distribution on iTunes and Amazon. Still others position themselves as marketing and promotional solutions for bands.

The Wall Street Journal: When Freemium Fails
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443713704577603782317318996.html

For some, the “freemium” strategy is turning out to be a costly trap, leaving them with higher operating costs and thousands of freeloaders.

5 Signs You’re Not Built to Be a DIY Musician
http://blog.sonicbids.com/5-signs-youre-not-built-to-be-a-diy-musician

A quick self-check to determine if you have what it takes to DIY.

10 Business Rules for DIY Artists
http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/musician-tips/make-music-career-profitable-10-business-rules/

Be smart and treat your art like a small business.