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This is something I found on hypebot today.  This model needs to be implemented in territories other than the United States, ASAP, in our opinion!

The idea that bands can get their CDs and merchandise without having to buy it on consignment (buying a minimum amount of CDs or physical product) is such a godsend.  Buying even a small amount of CDs for really, quite a high price is sometimes a very big ask, considering bands spend so much on recording studio time.

This model means that you as an artist can join for free and set up your account to sell digital tracks (MP3s), Physical CDs and merchandise (T-shirts and Hoodies) through a widget that you can embed on your MySpace, Facebook, blog or website.  You can even set your own price for these items.

It’s called Audiolife - the website’s says that users can “Use our free tools to custom design your Merchandise, CDs, Ringtones and Downloads. Post your store to any website, blog or social network. We’ll manufacture and distribute all of your products when they’re purchased!”

Audiolife makes money by setting a minimum price, Audiolife’s Cut per se.  This means you can set it at the minimum, but you won’t make any money - however, you can set prices accordingly to what you believe your fans will pay. See the pricing options here.

These types of websites are exactly what are needed for the artists of the world to actually stop stressing about the myriad of things involved with managing their band and concentrate on creating!

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