James Delahunty
24 Jan 2006 23:24
RealNetworks is continuing to expand its online music services with the introduction of RealCommunity, a new service that allows unsigned bands and artists to setup their own profile pages and upload and sell their own music tracks. These tracks can then be rated by visitors to the community, which will judge which members make it onto the top ranked chart that will be highlighted on RealMusic, RealNetworks' recently launched online music service.
Tracks will also be available to buy via SMS message, as a ringtone sent straight to a mobile phone or a song downloaded straight to a computer. Artists will be selected from the bunch and promoted on the RealGuide homepage giving featured artists an opportunity to be in the spotlight. It certainly does sound like a useful service and if used correctly, could help an artist get some recognition.
"Joining the RealCommunity will give artists instant exposure and access to an entertainment-centric audience," commented Piers Heaton-Armstrong, Marketing Director at RealNetworks. "Our RealMusic and RealGuide sites are extremely popular with music lovers, so RealCommunity artists have a great opportunity to get noticed, build their profiles, and sell their music."
Source:
Pocket-Lint