Here are some links that may be of use or interest to you. Some of them have been of use to me.

• google - premiere internet search engine
• ascap.com - the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publisers
• mp3.com - hear music, upload your music
• artistdirect.com - music and artist merchandise
• besonic.com - upload your music, hear music, discussion forums
• 57design - Santa Cruz, California's elite metropolitan design firm