Where do you find your new music?

Cafe Society
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I used to listen to the radio, but that has long since become just something I listen to when I drive. Same with MuchMusic (read: MTV for Canadians, except better). I used to be tuned to Much for hours, but now I only watch when I know something good is on. (Such as a good band making an appearance)

Now, sometimes I listen to my friends’ stuff and decide if it’s good or not. But most of the time, it’s not new stuff. For new stuff, I’m part of an online promo team that wants me to rate the music they give me to listen to. They give me stuff before it hits the radio, and according to them, my feedback affects what goes on air, and what doesn’t, but I’m not sure I trust them on that. Sometimes, I go to launch.com and watch the videos, and when I just leave it running, some songs that are to my tastes come up and I listen.

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Does that mean we can blame 7 up yours for what gets played on radio these days ?
I see a pit beckoning :wink:

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I get College Music Monthly, which has a pretty good sampler CD included. Better than the magazine actually. They are very eclectic in their selections. I wish they wouldn’t keep jacking the price for a subscription though.

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http://www.epitonic.com/

This page has a large selection of band bios with free mp3’s to download. The free tracks aren’t (for the most part) obscure b-sides or crappy live versions, but often the best songs the band has to offer, which makes it an ideal place to discover new and exciting music.

Warmly recommended.

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Well, they probably limit 7’s selection to what they were thinking of promoting anyway.

“let’s see, we’re either gonna play Pepsi or Coke this week. Let’s get some ‘input’ from our devoted listeners!”

To paraphrase Henry Ford, you can listen to any type of music you want, as long as it sucks.

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I’ll echo Allmusic.com. I go to the artist and see the similar artists.
CMJ is a great mag but I prefer Uncut magazine out of the UK more. It’s more in touch with my type of music. I’ve also just discovered Harp Magazine which really reflects the music I like but there’s something about the layout that just doesn’t flow for me. (I’m not sure why either).

I get to the point where I’m also exposing myself to new music that I’m not sure how I found the bands/artists anymore. But I’m not complaining. :slight_smile:

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I guess I just soak it up like osmosis. I don’t really know how; I just immerse myself in music.

Of course www.pitchforkmedia.com keeps me ahead of the pack.

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I like going to Barnes & Noble and listening to the cds. That gives me a flavor for new music.

My one daughter listens to Regge.
My one son listens to Rap
My other son listens to country
My other son listens to alternative
My other son listens to Top 40

So I get a mix of opportunities to hear new music.

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John Peel
Greatest living DJ! - the record shops of the world are full of stuff he championed - right back to Bowie and Led Zep, but he hasn’t stopped looking for the new and exciting (which can make his show a bit hit and miss) - the man most likely to play The Song That Changes Your Life (and the most likely to play it at the wrong speed). Now on the Net, I can catch his show at anytime. :slight_smile: