HDtracks is a music download store offering high definition, DRM-free sound files in AIFF, FLAC and 320 kbps MP3. The universal compatability means that HDtracks songs can be played on computers (both Mac and PC), home music servers, iPods and MP3 players, etc.

Hdtracks’ catalog is diverse and includes a growing array of titles from alternative music, jazz, blues, rock, classical, folk, world music and more, from some of the best independent labels world wide.

With eMusic you can download up to 50 MP3s over 14 days free of charge.

eMusic is a leading web site for independent music, with a library of over 1,000,000 MP3s from more than 90,000 albums.

eMusic offers MP3s free from copy protection which means that eMusic customers truly own the music they download.

eMusic MP3s play on any portable music player (including the iPod), can be downloaded to unlimited computers and allow for unlimited CD burning.

Mixonic offers full-service custom CD and DVD duplication and design services to musicians. Mixonic makes it easy to create thousands of discs with their unique web-based tools to manage the entire process online. In addition, Mixonic offers a wide selection of packaging options ranging from simple paper sleeves to fully packaged, professional looking jewel cases with inserts, traycards and shrink wrap.

miShare is a smart little handheld gadget that allows you to connect iPods together and share music files and playlists between them. With miShare, there are no computers or cables needed, and it is very easy to use. Just attach the source and target iPods and press miShare’s big button to start the transfer.

Collectors’ Choice Music sells vintage and classic music online. In addition, Collectors’ Choice Music releases over 60 exclusive music titles a year on their own label.

As part of their print catalog, Collectors’ Choice Music carries releases not available at retail stores, with thousands of CDs and cassettes you won’t find on any other full-service music website.

With Tickco Premium Seating, you can order premium concert tickets from America’s premiere concert ticket broker. Tickco allows you to search for tickets simply by selecting the artist, venue or city.

Tickco has premium concert tickets for hundreds of concert events and concert venues nationwide.

Txttunes gives music fans the ability to discover and purchase digital music downloads for their computer using their cell phones. Txttunes has a database of over 2 million music tracks from over 15,000 independent labels and artists from around the world.

All songs on Txttunes are standard MP3 files free of any form of digital rights management (DRM).

EZTracks allows users to download and listen to music absolutely free. EZTracks is easy to use and completely legal. With EZTracks, you can browse over 30,000 free MP3s including popular independent artists as well as rare songs.

Take a moment to create your EZTracks account and you will instantly gain access to thousands of full songs across a wide array of genres.

iTunes is now allowing users to download and own the performances from their favorite American Idol contestants each week.

Immediately following each FOX broadcast, iTunes users will be able to pre-order their favorite performances and they will receive an email as soon as those performances are available for download. American Idol music performances will be available for $0.99 per song starting with the Top 24 semi-finalists, and full video performances of the Top 12 Finalists will be available for $1.99 starting March 11th.

Who exactly is Herbie Hancock, the 67-year-old jazz pianist who was the biggest surprise winner (and nominee) at the Grammys? He won despite his Joni Mitchell tribute album, “River: The Joni Letters,” neither being a financial success a critically acclaimed.

Herbie Hancock’s win is right up there with Steely Dan’s 2001 best album win over Eminem, Beck and Radiohead or Jethro Tull’s 1989 win over Metallica for best hard rock or metal performance.

What will next year bring? Alvin and the Chipmunks winning best album?