MySpoonful gives users just a taste of independent music. The site provides a platform for new, up and coming artists to be discovered by more fans. Users are given information and music by only three independent artists each week on the MySpoonful website and through the newsletter. The information includes a free MP3 that the user can download and listen to. The homepage includes an image of the musician or band, their hometown, musical category and what musicians and bands they are fans of. The site also provides a short “why you should check them out” snippet to share a little about the musician’s background, career or anything else that is relevant. The user can click on an artist that interests them to read more about their background or view any related media, such as music videos. Users can also post comments to the artist’s profile. MySpoonful gives users a little taste of independent flavor while providing another outlet for new musicians to become known.

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MySpoonful was founded in January of 2011 as a way to bring independent music to busy listeners. The team, which currently includes CEO Dan Cohen, has offices in Austin, Texas and New York City, New York. MySpoonful provides plenty of information to users to give them an inside source that can lead to the discovery of new talented musicians.

There are a few locations that offer a way for independent artists to spread the word about who they are. What makes MySpoonful so unique is the website’s approach. Rather than throw the user into a sea of new bands and musicians, the site presents only three each week. The user can casually explore the band’s information and listen to a free MP3 without spending a great deal of time in the process. MySpoonful also shares relevant details, such as bands that influenced the musician and information on their background.

The MySpoonful website includes a few advertisements, but these are generally placed to the sides or above on each page. The artists are featured on the homepage, with a large color image that helps reveal who they are and what their individual style may be. Users can also enjoy the musician’s MP3 while reading about their origins and influences. Each week the three independent musicians are changed out to make room for just another taste of new music.

MySpoonful focuses on keeping things easy and convenient for users. Newcomers to the site can enjoy the week’s free MP3s and read about artists without creating an account. Users who wish to receive the MySpoonful newsletter, which also contains the weekly artist information, can click on the orange “Sign Up” button found in the upper, right hand corner of the homepage. A small pop up box appears asking the user for a valid email address. Entering the information registers the user for the MySpoonful free newsletter which includes artist bios, photos and a free MP3 download three times a week.

MySpoonful provides a helpful service for musicians and users who enjoy independent music. The site’s focus remains on music, which is further proven by the lack of a subscription fee. There are no costs for signing up for the newsletter or downloading MP3s from MySpoonful. The site contains a number of advertisements, which help pay for the service it offers.

MySpoonful provides busy individuals with a way to discover new music. The site makes it easy to take in a few new musicians each week. MySpoonful gives the user just enough information to spark interest and encourage them to become a follower of the band or musician.

• Sign up for the MySpoonful newsletter
• Download and listen to one free MP3 from each featured artist
• Read about the artist’s origins, influence and interests
• Discover three new independent artists each week
• Browse a list of past featured artists

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