Free & Legal Christian Music Mp3 Downloads
Not all of my iPod is filled with Phil Keaggy CDs and episodes of the Dead Zone.
Artists and labels are increasingly realizing that giving fans (or potential fans) a full length song goes a long way to promoting their music. People like free stuff and they take note.
Every so often, I run across someone who is still wary of the legality of music downloads. If that's you, then the only really safe place to download music is directly from the artist or label. And there's plenty of it out there. If you're looking for mp3s from a specific artist, it's best to try their official websites. You may be surprised what you could find. I recently went to one indie band who had their entire back catalog (4 albums) for free download. I found another artist who offered his latest release in exchange for telling five of your friends about the freebies! Plus, I have two friends who offer demos and unreleased material for their digital fans only. So check those official artist websites!
Record labels often have their own websites, too, and sometimes they offer full-length downloads from many of their artists to promote the latest tour or upcoming album. Gotee Records and InPop records are two fine examples.
If you're really feeling adventurous, try the band or artist's official MySpace page. Check their blog messages, bulletins, and the "About Me" section. But if you're really concerned about legality, be careful. MySpace has gotten better at removing pages unauthorized by the artist, but there are still a few "imposters" out there.
Happy hunting!
-- Steph B.
