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The Internet is so chock full of music in this day and age that you can literally find it just about anywhere. There are social networking sites devoted to music sharing, dozens of different personal radio station websites, and long listings of review and trend setting websites that people use to find and obtain music. With so many different methods and so many different bands, it is no wonder that people use this vast array of different tools to unlock their favorite new bands.

1. MySpace - The biggest and most obvious place to look is on MySpace, where almost every band ever created has a profile these days. If you don’t already have a MySpace profile, you are sorely behind the music marketing curve.2. iLike - This music only social networking site combines the concepts behind Facebook and MySpace with a music-centric only approach that allows bands and fans to connect on all new levels. Read our more in depth review of iLike.com here.

3. MP3.com - This site has been around for a long time and still provides one of the biggest and most interactive networks of free and independent music for fans to explore.

4. Last.fm - This online radio site allows people to upload and share their playlists and favorite tracks with each other.

5. SoundClick - Another music social network that combines the friendly atmosphere of a social network with the playlist sharing and musical tastes of a music sharing site.

6. Emusic - A DRM free music site that allows indie artists to sell their tracks without the restrictive copyright requirements of services like iTunes.7. Music Mesh - Allows you to sort through artist lists, search for tracks based on musical styles, and uncover reviews and playlists based on your preferences.

8. ShoutCast - A directory of many online radio stations that can be accessed and played through Winamp.

9. iJigg.com - A popular location for indie artists to upload and post their music, offering it for free to their fans to download.

10. Imeem - A playlist and track sharing website that users and artists can use to upload and imbed tracks onto other social networks that do not support music uploading or sharing.