Weed files take the concept of shareware and apply it to music. Download, try, buy, then share. Fans are paid to share Weed files. Artists are paid for every sale. The name refers to music that "spreads like a weed". All sites listed are download sites for Weed files. Sites designated [ICP] are where artists go to get their music encoded into Weed format.

<p>Weed offers a unique combination of features for fans and artists.</p> <p><b>Fans:</b><br> Weed files may be burned to CD, downloaded to portable players or shared online. Half of the purchase price of a Weed file goes directly to the artist. If fans choose to share their Weed files, they receive comissions on any subsequent sales.</p> <p><b>Artists:</b><br> Weed files are encrypted and the payment processing occurs at the user's computer. This makes it possible to sell music off of any website simply by posting the file for download. The encryption service is provided for free in return for a 15% cut of sales. Since there is no out-of-pocket expense, any artist can sell music online. A new twist is that 35% of gross sales go back to the fans who share the files. Artists keep 50% of each sale.</p> <p><b>Additional information:</b><br> Weed is a service of Shared Media Licensing, Inc. (SML). The encryption, payment processing and user software (the Weed Media Activator) are provided by SML.</p> <p><i>Independent Content Providers</i> or ICPs are liasons between artists and SML. The ICPs work with artists to obtain clearances for the content, process the contracts, encode the files into the proper format, create the artist accounts at SML and submit the files for encoding. To assist artists wishing to submit content, ICP sites are noted in the listings.</p> http://www.weedshare.com/ The inventors of the Weed music format and concept. Visit this site to manage your Weed account, for techincal support or to find Weed sites and music. http://AlanHorvath.com/ Music and Weed files of Alan Horvath. Acoustic rock. http://www.billyatwell.com A multi-instrumentalist creating filmic soundscapes. Compared to Bill Laswell, Cliff Martinez, and David Torn. http://www.bottomrungrecords.com Wide selection of Weed files in many genres, and home of Black Pug Digital Discworks and The Bottom Rung Studio. http://www.bullcrane.com/ Techno recording artist Bullcrane. Weed format and CD's. http://www.chimpkabob.com/modules.php?name=zina&op=modload&file=index Weed files from the latest up and coming independent musicians. http://christianweed.com Downloadable independent Christian artists song files. [ICP] http://www.coolerweed.com/ All genres of music available for download in Weed format. http://www.cli-recordings.co.uk Weed reseller featuring artists from all genres. http://www.czrecords.com One of the stalwart Seattle labels during the 'grunge' years, C/Z has released material by irvaa, Soudgarden, Built to Spill, the Gits, 7 Year Bitch, and the Presidents of the United States of America. http://www.96decibels.com Online collaborative music creation. Site lets artists and fans communicate during creative process, completed works available as Weed files. [ICP] http://www.deliciound.net Eclectic electronic dish, albums, weed. http://www.djdm.com/ Weed files from electronica artist DJDM. http://www.donnamariecain.com/ Christian singer/performer with Weed format downloads. http://www.downloadweed.com Exclusive cuts from artists including Skin Yard, Treepeople, Built To Spill, Love Battery. http://www.eatnails.com/weed/weed.php Music site featuring artist and album reviews along with Weed downloads. http://www.electrovoce.com/weed/weed.html A variety of artists performing Classical music. http://www.elisapeimer.com Pop singer/songwriter Elisa Peimer's alluring, hook-laden melodies, flavored with a dose of rock, country and folk. http://www.finespunmusic.com Homepage and Weed download site for the band Finespun. http://www.freakingweasel.com Distribution site offers a large collection of Weed downloads. http://www.3freeplays.com Weed distribution site specializing in "Family Friendly Content". http://www.freedomfaction.org/weedfiles.htm Weed files from London & Tokyo based artists. Electronica, Jazz, Rock, World music & others. http://tunes.hungry-media.com/ Independent artists music from a variety of musical styles available for download. http://www.ifgallery.com/ Weed files in a variety of genres and artists. http://www.jacksweedcafe.com/ Weed downloads from the Seattle music scene. [ICP] http://www.jeffgreinke.com Jeff Greinke's music is characteristically rich in texture, depth, and subtle detail achieved through an intuitive and meticulous process of layering. Compared to Brian Eno and Harold Budd. http://www.lorendigiorgi.com Weed files, articles, news items and links at this music portal. http://markhansenmusic.com Powerful and uplifting Christian/LDS Rock music. Weedshare song files for download and sharing. http://weed.onlinebands.com/ Independent music in a variety of styles.. http://www.ozmusicweed.com Australian Weed music. http://www.ozone333.com/ Site featuring artist's own electronic dance music in Weed format. http://www.pulchritude.net/ Home of indie artists including 24 Hour Cardlock, Kristy Thirsk, Niina Chebry. http://www.rtpress.com/weed.htm Ragtime, Jazz, Boogie, and Early Blues Piano http://www.sanandamaitreya.com/ The artists official site with Weed music downloads. http://sharenewyork.com Regional Weed file sharing hub serving the New York metropolitan area. Offers space to post Weed files as well as blogs and forums. http://www.skin-yard.com One of the original 'grunge' bands from Seattle, Skin Yard has shared the stage with Nirvana, Soudgarden, Meat Puppets, Butthole Surfers, Faith no More, and Redd Kross. http://www.SongCritic.com Weed files and artist reviews in all genres. http://www.steadfastmusicservices.ca To share music with musicians and non-musicians alike to praise God. http://www.abelincolnstory.com The Abe Lincoln Story, an eleven-piece big band from Los Angeles, plays music they like to call Swing Punk Soul. http://bluesweed.com Weed format song files with a blues theme. [ICP] http://www.thedouglasfir.com The Douglas Fir has a flair for the cinematic, melding UK-style dreaminess and the panoramic sounds of indie music, while maintaining moody pop sensibilities http://www.thewatershed.net/ Weed distributor and band in the UK. [ICP] http://www.weed-files.com Lots of Weed files and the latest news. Independent artists including Jack Lavoie and Porcelain. [ICP] http://www.thisischichi.com/ Music and Weed files of artist Chi-chi Ekweozor. Acoustic guitar-based rock. http://www.trackfiles.com/ Weed files in the trance, house, harstyle, experimental and fantasy genres. http://tonetile.com/weedmedia Weed formatted media files including rock, electronic and ambient. [ICP] http://wedgey.com Wedgey.com is a Weed distribution site specializing in belly dance and world fusion music, but also hosting rock and humour. http://www.evilchopper.com/weedbytes Evil Chopper Weedbytes has wide selection of Weed files from many indie bands, and is also home of improv punks Evil Chopper. http://www.weedcountry.com Download, purchase, and share country music tracks from bands and artists around the world. [ICP] http://weeddex.com An index of Weed music files across many websites. http://www.weedfanatic.com/ Independent artists in a variety of genres. http://www.weedfilegarden.com/ Wide variety of genres and artists. Home of Weed files for UltraViolet Studios. http://www.weedfiles.com Variety of artists in many genres. Site features a newsletter, Top Ten list. http://www.weedharvest.com/ A wide variety of music including Billy Atwell, Darcy Fray, The Autumns and more. http://www.weed-music-download.com/ Offers searchable directory of all Weed files. Site promoters can register to be included in the index. http://www.weedsearch.com Music search engine dedicated to the weed file format. New files indexed daily. http://www.weedsharemusic.com Home of Cydonia Sound's Weed releases and Weed reseller. [ICP] http://www.weedstash.com Weed files in a variety of genres. [ICP] http://www.weedtunes.com Weed files in a variety of styles. Top level distributor for Diversified American Music.