Why choose USATunes for your Band's website?
When USATunes launches in Summer 2006 we have a large number of exciting features planned for your band, your music and your fans.-
Stream & Download MP3s
Upload your music in MP3 format - our custom streaming technology will automatically format your MP3s to
allow your fans to preview your music directly in their web browser. You can independently configure each
MP3 to enable / disable download of the track itself.
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Skinnable Websites
Your Band's website design is fully customizable - choose from a selection of predefined templates or if you're
handy with CSS you can completely customize your own look and feel. Stand out from the crowd - no more
look-alike web pages!
Click here for an example of a band website template!
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WYSIWYG blogging tool
Using our Backstage Admin tool you can very easily make changes and updates to your Band's site without having
to know HTML or CSS! Our WYSIWYG Blog editor lets you create content for your site as easily as writing an email!
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Event Manager
Manage all your Events, Gigs and Concert dates with our easy to use Event Manager. You can even include your events and gigs on our front-page Gig Finder. Your fans and the general public can use Gig Finder to search and discover your Live Music Events (we even provide a Map to the venue!). -
Mailing Lists
Keep in touch with your fans via email using our email Mailing List Manager. Your fans can subscribe to your
Band's email Mailing List directly on your site - you can then use the Backstage Mailing List Manager to email all
your fans en-masse.
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Photo Gallery
Our custom Photo Gallery tool allows you to easily upload and manage photos of your Band and Gigs to share with the
world!
Phase 2 Features
We have so many ideas for USATunes, we can't possibly cram them all in before March - so we're rolling out our features in a "phased" approach. You can look forward to these additional features in the coming months:-
Interactive Chatrooms
Schedule real-time chats with your fans from right within your browser. You can even stream your music to people in the chatroom! -
Sell MP3s online
We're working hard to bring you the ability to accept payments for your music downloads. Our intention is to have the lowest processing fees of any pay-per-download service). -
Integrated eCommerce Store
In addition to providing you with the ability to sell your MP3s, we're also developing a full eCommerce solution to allow you to setup your own online store to sell CDs, T-Shirts and other Band merchandise directly from your website. -
Streaming Videos
As an extension to our MP3 streaming technology, we're working on providing Video downloads and previews - now your fans can watch as well as listen to all your Gigs! -
USATunes Marketplace
Tired of that old guitar? Looking for some new skins? Trade, Buy and Sell your instruments using the USATunes Marketplace. -
USATunes.FM
Get airplay for your Band by submitting your music for inclusion on the USATunes Streaming Internet Radio station - USATunes.FM