RIAA Radar - tool for music consumers to distinguish whether an album was released by a member of the Recording Industry Association of America. Also offers lists of RIAA-free albums

Agnetha.net - official site for former ABBA singer Agnetha Faltskog. Features articles, bio, links, music, news, photos, and more

Auditory Sculpture - keyboard wizard Keith Schreiner blends the abstract, the emotional, and the impish in his music

Boon Companion - Americana duo from San Diego

The Upbeat Beatles - a U.K.-based Beatles tribute band available to hire for live concerts or performances at weddings and other events

Earplug is an email newsletter dedicated to electronic music and its many dynamic styles and influences. Every two weeks a new issue features a hand-picked selection of music news, cultural spotlights, tip sheets, CD reviews, and original features, as well as previews and reviews of important festivals and live events across the globe

Baltimore Stormin' Brainz - collective of musically creative minds in the realm of electronic music

londonimprov - features event listings, MP3s, photos, video clips, and articles about improvised music in London and internationally

Somewhere in Time - featuring big band, dance, and swing music of the 1930s and 1940s

ICE Magazine: Release Dates - calendar of new releases and reissues

All Music Guide: New Releases - sorted by release date and genre

Heavy Metal Parking Lot - filmed in a parking lot just before a Judas Priest show in 1986, the movie portrays the lives of true heavy metal fans in all their glory

Two Gallants - San Francisco duo playing garage rock and soul merged with poetic imagery

Green Preservation Society - duo creating music tinged with psychedelia from Abbey Road and a '90 shoegazer mentality

The Fever - New Yorkers balancing angular and melodic punkish rock

400 Blows - three-piece from Los Angeles featuring taut, relentless, rhythm-heavy grooves, and intense sonic live shows

Immortal: The Official Website - features reviews, message board, news, and announcements, including the band's decision to break up in 2003

mycokemusic.com - sample, stream, download, or buy music

Maverick Records: Story of the Year - official page from the label, with album info, music videos, and more

Zoey - official site of the female pop vocalist and songwriter from Japan

Jeff Foxworthy - official site with tour info, jokes, multimedia, and more

Boblog - weblog by former Husker Du and Sugar frontman Bob Mould

Fine Knacks - Christopher Schaub's Renaissance lute and voice blog documenting his daily practice, including a new daily recording of a piece he is working on

City Lights Project - providing jazz in Portland, Oregon. Standards, vocals, instrumentals, and originals. Available for events

Moonlight Feels Right - official site of the band Starbuck features bio, discography, and store

Purcell Quartet - baroque chamber music ensemble. Provides touring and recording information, as well as reviews and programmes

Boise Baroque - professional performing ensemble comprised of a chamber orchestra and chorus of approximately fifty musicians

Trio Uccellini - Amsterdam ensemble playing baroque music for recorder and basso continuo. News, reviews, repertoire, and more

Lora Tchekoratova - Bulgarina pianist. Featuring biography, reviews, and live recordings

Venus Hum - official site featuring community resources, a band biography, music, and information on upcoming shows

Kuo Po - official site. Features profile, photos, and updates

Wendi Koh - official website. Features profile, photos, and updates

Bonobo - Brighton-based Simon Green creates acessible, relaxed beatscapes

Natasha Paremski - official site for the pianist. Includes a biography, calendar of performances, and a repertoire

RipDigital - converts music CDs to a digital music library

The Van-Dells - oldies show group specializing in '50s and '60s rock'n'roll. Sings a cross section of oldies and combines a unique blend of comedy, choreography, tight harmonies, and costume changes

Trillville - includes video, news, and tour dates for the rap group

Peter and The Wolf - a modern take on Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and The Wolf, with music performed by Gavin Friday and the Friday-Seezer Ensemble, and an accompanying book illustrated by Bono and his daughters. Proceeds benefit the Irish Hospice Foundation

Franz Ferdinand - official site. Features news, sounds, and the history of the Glasgow-based band

Musicplasma - tool that allows users to indentify all the artists that fit their musical tastes

Six and Out - band made up of Australian cricketers, including Brett Lee. Includes gig guide, photos, and download samples

Apple: GarageBand - turns your Mac into an anytime, anywhere recording studio packed with hundreds of instruments and a recording engineer or two for good measure

The Hidden Song Archive - provides information on hidden CD tracks from all types of albums and artists

Queens of the Stone Age News - offers news updates and lyrics to their songs

Crüxshadows Official Web Site - features news, discography, a gallery, and merchandise for the darkwave band

Dave Nachmanoff - about the singer-songwriter, virtuoso instrumentalist, and retired philosopher. Offers information on performances, media, and songwriting workshops

World Idol: Kurt Nilsen - profile and video footage of the singer and winner of Norway's Pop Idol and the first World Idol title

Say It With Music - webpage for Jamie Yeo's radio program airing on Thursday and Friday evenings

Fenrik Lane - official site of the Norwegian rock band featuring lead singer Kurt Nilsen