PickStation is another entry into the music arena. The site describes itself as a collaborative music station, powered by the user.
In effect, members supply the music they want to hear by submitting links to mp3s or uploading their own tracks. Once registered, you can vote for tracks that please your ears, submit music, and write reviews. If you haven’t yet joined up, you can still listen to tracks, download them and search through the repository. Music is categorized by tags, popular and incoming. For each track there’s an option to purchase, download and to view the artist on Last.fm. Tracks can be podcasted and you can stream your music on your website via a flash widget. Membership is free.
PickStation.com In Their Own Words
“We are a collaborative music station where users submit links to mp3s (or artists can upload their own music) and the community votes for tracks they like to promote them to our popular station. To vote for a track and add it to your favorites just click the star. You can podcast popular tracks, incoming tracks, or any user’s favorites or submissions. You can even take your own personal music stream and place it on your website or blog as a flash widget.”
Why PickStation.com It Might Be A Killer
Artists are continually looking for outlets for their music—Pickstation is one way they can be heard. It’s also a means for users to create a music station with songs that they want to hear. The interface makes it easy to submit and vote for songs.
Some Questions About PickStation.com
How does Pickstation vet for legal content? How will it attract users? The site could use a facelife, the design is a bit tired and the features are lacking.
