The Queen of Free Music (That's Me)
I think I am like the queen or something of free music. That's how I get most of my music. The exceptions- when I go to concerts or if I'm getting music from Walled City Records (Damian McGinty & Oran O'Carroll's record label). No need to worry, however, because although I am going to enlighten you, you'll still be as white and pure as you were before. This is all legal.
Way Number 1: iTunes!
Did you think you have to pay for everything on iTunes? Think again! They have approximately 4 songs each week that are free. They always have a "single of the week" along with an indie find, country song, cancion de la semana, and various other things. They also have podcasts, new tv show pilots and little behind-the-scenes clips for movies, but I'm constant solely with the music downloads. Just go to the "Free on iTunes" section on the side of the homepage.
Way Numero 2: Google Play
Thank god for smartphones, right? They're awesome. And if you have Android, I know you have Google Play. Just go to the "Music" section and there's a free song of the day, about a dozen free songs chosen each month to be in a free set list of "new artists" and then just random freebies all over the place.
Way N0mb3r 3: Amazon
Not my favorite, but it's still there. The organization isn't the greatest, but they have endless randomly free music if you look.
Way # four: Random!
There's a lot of random ways you can get free music! There's websites like NoteTrade that are just available for you to download free music, often with the option to donate to the artist. I don't, but hey, if I like your music, I'll share it. Other than websites, artists (even popular ones) will give free downloads of their own music. Following your favorites on Facebook or Twitter, or just their website/email subscription can lead to some cool downloads. I actually downloaded 2 free Hunter Hayes songs that aren't on his album just from a few tweets of his. Funny little opportunities. I wrote about him in an earlier post.
To Just Listen: Pandora, YouTube (Vevo or music channels), & Grooveshark. There's plenty of other sites too, some that you have to pay for, some you don't, but those are some good places to start with. No need to pay if you can get it free.
Now if you want the "gray" ways of getting free music, I have those too. I don't deal with black, though. I don't totally steal. But hey,
"It's a fine line...." (Name this Artist!)
~See Ya Someday
ALSO, if you want to watch a really cool TED talk about this type of thing, Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking is an amazing talk you need to check out.
Way Number 1: iTunes!
Did you think you have to pay for everything on iTunes? Think again! They have approximately 4 songs each week that are free. They always have a "single of the week" along with an indie find, country song, cancion de la semana, and various other things. They also have podcasts, new tv show pilots and little behind-the-scenes clips for movies, but I'm constant solely with the music downloads. Just go to the "Free on iTunes" section on the side of the homepage.
Way Numero 2: Google Play
Thank god for smartphones, right? They're awesome. And if you have Android, I know you have Google Play. Just go to the "Music" section and there's a free song of the day, about a dozen free songs chosen each month to be in a free set list of "new artists" and then just random freebies all over the place.
Way N0mb3r 3: Amazon
Not my favorite, but it's still there. The organization isn't the greatest, but they have endless randomly free music if you look.
Way # four: Random!
There's a lot of random ways you can get free music! There's websites like NoteTrade that are just available for you to download free music, often with the option to donate to the artist. I don't, but hey, if I like your music, I'll share it. Other than websites, artists (even popular ones) will give free downloads of their own music. Following your favorites on Facebook or Twitter, or just their website/email subscription can lead to some cool downloads. I actually downloaded 2 free Hunter Hayes songs that aren't on his album just from a few tweets of his. Funny little opportunities. I wrote about him in an earlier post.
To Just Listen: Pandora, YouTube (Vevo or music channels), & Grooveshark. There's plenty of other sites too, some that you have to pay for, some you don't, but those are some good places to start with. No need to pay if you can get it free.
Now if you want the "gray" ways of getting free music, I have those too. I don't deal with black, though. I don't totally steal. But hey,
"It's a fine line...." (Name this Artist!)
~See Ya Someday
ALSO, if you want to watch a really cool TED talk about this type of thing, Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking is an amazing talk you need to check out.
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