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When I did this (I actually did it just before Christmas but didn't post until now because I figured no-one would notice if I did it at Christmas) I actually re
by dools 15y ago
When I did this (I actually did it just before Christmas but didn't post until now because I figured no-one would notice if I did it at Christmas) I actually registered the domain mp3busking.com thinking that if this thing worked, then I could provide a directory of similar artists that have very simple pages where you can directly download DRM free mp3 music and easily pay the artist a couple of bucks.
From what I've seen, almost every "indie distribution channel" puts a whole bunch of technology over the top of this that's supposed to make things easier but just sort of acts as a barrier - I really wanted to have this really friction free experience, as close as possible to the process of throwing a couple of bucks in someone's guitar case as possible.
PS: I've never been able to figure out how the hell reddit works. Do you know of a sub-reddit that would be a good place to post this thing? I've tried posting to reddit before but I think I always get flagged because I post into the wrong place or something.
- prawn 15y agoFWIW, I didn't listen to any of the tracks because there was no embedded player. That optional extra "friction" might be useful - at least make it an option. You could put up 30 second samples and then a zip of four MP3s behind a cheap Gumroad paywall. That might better approximate Louis CK's setup.
- dools 15y agoExcellent plan, thanks.