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

Txttunes allows users to purchase digital music downloads for their computer by using the texting function of their cell phones.

Txttunes has over 2 million music tracks to choose from that you can easily get by simply using your mobile phone.

Last.fm is a new social music web site that now offers its own free music service. With Last.fm, users will now be able to listen streamed tracks they offer free. Last.fm music is provided by four major record companies and over 150,000 independent labels.

Napster has indicated that it will now begin selling music downloads as unprotected MP3 files beginning this spring. Napster is following in the path of several other online retailers that already sell unprotected MP3 files to the public. Currently Napster offers monthly memberships to its download service that allows users to access unlimited music

The following list of new listings were added to the Artisterie directory over the last week:

Posters & Stuff
Gyre Music

You can get more information about these new additions by clicking here

Yahoo users will soon get the green light to upload videos and music clips containing content belonging to Sony BMG Music Entertainment. In exchange, Sony will receive a portion of advertising revenue generated.

This is the first such deal for Yahoo Video, while Google already has distribution deals with all four major labels, including Sony. Although YouTube (owned by Google) remains the largest video sharing site, Yahoo Video is now second, and looking to make deals to compete with YouTube.

What the competition means for music fans is still up for debate; but so far it looks like it will mean more access to more music while the portals pay the bills.