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All-Music Guide
This site is exceptionally easy to navigate. You can search for music by broad category such as rock, folk, gospel, etc. Or you can search for artist, album, style, record label, or even song. Biographical information is included on band members, as well as complete descriptions of the albums they have produced. One especially nice feature offers suggestions for similar artists or bands.  Essays, articles, and a music glossary makes the site even more useful.

Art of the Mix
This is a website devoted to the art of making mixed tapes and cds.  You can register with your own password, and this will provide you with access to available mixes as well as the ability to add your own mix to the site.

Artist Direct
Visit Artist Direct for free music downloads, information on artists and music genres ranging from Alternative to World Music, 35,000 message boards, each focusing on a particular topic, chatrooms for fans of gothic, metal, rap etc., music videos you can watch on your computer, and much, much more.

Billboard Online
This free online version of the pricey periodical offers feature articles on popular music, supposedly updated twice daily, interviews with musicians, and, of course, charts listing the "Top 100" overall and in various genres. A fun extra allows you to view Billboard's Top 100 lists one, five, and ten years ago.  You can even download audio clips on "Billboard Radio" and actually listen to the music.  Online games you can play and surveys you can take round out the site.

Grammy.Com
If you are a music fanatic or a casual listener, you'll find this Grammy web site fascinating.  From nominees to awards to feature articles, it covers all things Grammy-related.  It's easy to surf and even features a Grammy store with Grammy wearables and other Grammy stuff.

Insound.Com
Fans of indie, emo, or garage punk will want to visit this comprehensive website.  Fun free features (a lot of the site is devoted to selling products including magazines, CDs, videos, and DVDs) include the opportunity to download MP3 music, participate in forums with other entertainment fiends, and keep up with the latest developments in the music world.

Harmony Central
Serious or wanna-be musicians will find info. on guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard here, including news clips, instrument reviews, classifieds, and much more.  You can even receive free online music lessons on this searchable site, though do be aware that not all  the links in the Instruction/Tutorial section take you to webpages offering free lessons.

Radio-Locator
Provides links to over 9,000 radio stations around the world in a searchable, easy-to-navigate format.  You can search by city, state, or country & by the letter abbreviation of the station, or sort your search results (within the U.S. anyway) by A.M. vs. F.M., reception range, or format (alternative, hip hop, etc.)  You can even narrow your search to stations that broadcast live on the Internet.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
A history of Rock music from its origins to the present. An online version of the actual museum in Cleveland, Ohio where you can take a virtual tour, previewing exhibits such as "The Rolling Stones on Tour" or "The 500 songs that shaped rock & roll." Post your own opionions on artists that most influenced rock music or a song that you feel is missing from the list of 500 to one of the forums. Also includes plenty of rock trivia, electronic postcards that you can send, and a multimedia area where you can hear audio clips of some of the songs.

Ticketmaster USA
This site is not just useful for ordering tickets online. You can also search for upcoming sports and entertainment events in your area--find out when your favorite athletes or performers are coming to your city and where the event will be held.