Durham, N.C. - eMinor, a provider of software tools and services to independent musicians, has raised $2 million in its first round of venture capital, led by Novak Biddle Venture Partners and Southern Capitol Ventures. Durham, N.C.-based eMinor is developing an online music community, called ReverbNation, which features social networking and "music-discovery" tools for artists, fans, venues, and record labels. The website is scheduled for public release in the fall.

http://reverbnation.com/controller/front/signin