I would sell all my assets to buy www.thesixtyone.com which I view as one of the newer models for music sites emerging. I don't know if it is making money, I would just love to own it for its beauty!
I agree that there is a need for greater innovation for moneytization models, the market is huge and the same resistance in paying for music was always around, even before the internet. Yes keep your ideas guarded but let us know when you implement them!
I too enjoy thesixtyone.com. Its a great site. Though because its a basic "Digg" for indie music, I do think that it can use some improvements that will take it to the next level. I will be sure to let you and others know when my ideas are implemented. Hopefully I can get Ycombinator to take them on. Hail to Great Indie Music!
I agree that there is a need for greater innovation for moneytization models, the market is huge and the same resistance in paying for music was always around, even before the internet. Yes keep your ideas guarded but let us know when you implement them!