Although still popular this peer to peer (P2P) file sharing application is not quite as well known as some others big name applications such as Limewire, Kazaa & Bit Torrent. Although it is possible to share all sorts of file types using this application it's principle focus is on music. Created in 2006 by a former Napster programmer, Soulseek was originally a source for sharing underground electronic music or music created by the users themselves. To this day it remains a source for avant garde and underground independent music, offering users access to an ever changing archive of often obscure and lesser known tunes unavailable on many other file sharing applications/servers. Click the 'Read Full Post' for more info and free download links.

Over the years it has grown to encompass a multitude of genres and as a peer to peer (P2P) file sharing program, the accessible content is determined by the users of the Soulseek client, and what files they choose to share. The network has historically had a diverse mix of music, including underground and independent artists, unreleased music such as demos and mixtapes, bootlegs, live tracks, and live DJ sets. In addition, unlike many other file sharing applications, which have become littered with rogue files, viruses and malicious code, Soulseek only lists files shared by registered users and also allows users full access to other users shared folders , giving users a better insight into the source thus minimising the risk of infection. From my experience it is a great tool, and is a good source for finding new, unreleased, rare and slightly more obscure material.

For iPhone owners using jailbroken iPhones, there is also a new soul seek client for iPhone in development called 'Mew Seek' (formerly iSlsk). Visit the developers site for more info >>> www.errrick.com.ar. And remember kiddies, distribution/sharing of copyrighted material is illegal, so use wisely and always support the artists. Click the following link to download Soulseek for PC free. Please note: this program may require a little patience but is well worth it, also think about setting up port forwarding (info: http://portforward.com/default.htm) if you experience slow searches and download speeds.

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