Muxtape is back (via Nashville Cream). Almost. In a few weeks. The site shut down while it retooled to a band-focused streaming service that looks like it will be quite multifaceted. The previous incarnation, which allowed the public to upload files and create playlists, was not favored by major labels.

Muxtape strives for simplicity and believes that music needs a clean, unobstrusive context. Artist pages will never be forced to display ads. The functionality of Muxtape will expand over time; in addition to streaming music, we will enable bands to easily sell downloads, issue tickets, create and sell merchandise, network with other bands and listeners, and track the way their music is being heard across the system. An API will be available to expand the platform even further.

The Muxtape artist directory page has links to some artist pages that show the site will continue to be sparse, simple and incredible functional...Girl Talk, Apes & Androids, Francis and the Lights and others.