File-sharing sites that are LEGAL?

[Common Sense Party]

I thought I had heard about a file share website that makes you watch advertisements to "pay" for the songs you might download.

Does anyone know what site I should check out?

I really don't want the music police kicking in my door and suing me for millions I don't have.

[Courtesy Flush]

1. This one was mentioned on NPR recently

http://www.spiralfrog.com/

[Common Sense Party]

5. THAT'S the one!

I think I had heard of that one, as well. Thanks!

[HuskerDU]

2. Archive.org is a fantastic site for downloading live music.

The artists put it there for free and want people to hear it. There are a lot of obscure bands, but several you will recognize as well.

[Bennyboy]

3. My favorite...

Tons of live shows, vids...

[HuskerDU]

7. Not surprised that you like that site Benny.

That site is right up your alley for sure.

[Mojambo]

4. indietorrents.com

It's all independent artists so the RIAA can't do anything but go fuck themselves.

[DarkTirade]

6. I think Bittorrent.com has started doing that.

And they also have some free downloads too.

[mvd]

8. I don't know of any legal sharing sites (RIAA-oriented)

But deezer.com and youtube have songs you can hear that sometimes aren't elsewhere. I heard the fantastic upcoming Vanessa Carlton CD on youtube.