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for new talent to make it big. That is, until now. The creators of SellaBand have designed an alternative funding model in hopes of turning the music industry on its ear. Their grand idea: a “fan funding model.” Through SellaBand, artists can raise money from their fans to record professional albums. “Believers,” or music fans interested in supporting SellaBand artists, buy “Parts” of an artist, which means that they donate money that will be held in escrow until the artist achieves her fund-raising goal. At all times before the artist reaches her target, Believers have the option to withdraw their money and move it to another project. At minimum, Believers get to download an album for free, but they may earn other rewards (such as autographed T-shirts, lifetime backstage passes, or even autographed instruments) for their contributions.

AudiogoN: High-end audio equipment classifieds and discussion forum.

http://www.audiogon.com

Bandmix: Brings musicians and bands together.

http://www.bandmix.com

Bandstocks: Collaboration platform for music fans and artists.

http://www.bandstocks.com

Creative Commons: Provides a standardized way to grant copyright permissions to creative work.

http://creativecommons.org

GigMaven: Free online gig booking for musicians.

http://gigmaven.com

Global Musical Collaboration: Connects musicians who want to find partners.

http://globalmusicalcollaboration.net/modules/home

Guitar Affair: Offers guitar rentals.

http://www.guitaraffair.com

MuckWork: Helps musicians manage the business of being a musician.

http://www.muckwork.com

OB Cooperative Records: Cooperative record label.

http://obcooperativerecords.com

Seventymm: Movie rental service in India.

http://www.seventymm.com

Tribe of Noise: Music community that connects artists, fans, and professionals.

http://www.tribeofnoise.com

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Natural resource management organizations aim to protect the health and diversity of biological systems by designing sustainable initiatives. In this category you will find Mesh companies that use sophisticated technology to create and implement rainwater collection devices, forest restoration strategies, graywater recycling systems, ecosystem financial products, and other environment-centered projects.

Today, flush toilets account for 30 percent of the freshwater consumption in the average American home. Taken in consideration with a recent projection that at least thirty-six states will face water shortages by the year 2012, Water Legacy believes we cannot afford for this consumption rate to continue. The company has designed a graywater system that recycles domestic bathing water for use in flush toilets. It’s simple. The system collects used water from baths and showers, filters and disinfects it, and then supplies the graywater to toilets on demand. Households that adopt the new technology, says Water Legacy, will reduce their domestic freshwater consumption by 30 percent.

EKO Asset Management Partners: Investment firm focused on building partnerships that monetize unrealized services provided by natural systems.

http://www.ekoamp.com

Environmental Entrepreneurs: Community of business leaders who advocate for strong environmental policies.

http://www.e2.org

Environmental Expert: Connects environmental experts and provides resources including marketing services, publications, job postings, and more.

http://www.environmental-expert.com

Megaseeds: Environmentally and socially responsible initiatives to help produce high-quality food.

http://megaseeds.net

Nursery Technology Cooperative: Restoration technology for the Pacific Northwest’s forests.

http://ferm.forestry.oregonstate.edu

Tank Town: Installs rainwater collection devices and sells bottled rainwater.

http://www.rainwatercollection.com

Water Legacy: Designs graywater recycling systems.

http://www.waterlegacy.com

REAL ESTATE

The list of shareable goods and services