How to find new music - my method (plz post yours)

[FlamesAddiction]

I like using this site:

http://www.allmusic.com/

You can sort by almost any genre imaginable, listen to samples, and it tells you similar bands and side projects that the same artists are involved in. I have found so many bands through this site.

It's like Wikipedia for music. I can get sucked into surfing for hours just by clicking links.


I also get a lot through my Sirius radio.

[Weiser Wonder]

I have a college radio show, and the station has a huge library of music I rip music from constantly. Unfortunately this means sifting through a lot of mediocre indie music to get to the good stuff.

[chid]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I like using this site:

http://www.allmusic.com/

You can sort by almost any genre imaginable, listen to samples, and it tells you similar bands and side projects that the same artists are involved in. I have found so many bands through this site.

It's like Wikipedia for music. I can get sucked into surfing for hours just by clicking links.


I also get a lot through my Sirius radio.

I also really enjoy allmusic.com
Muxtape is a cool site too to just browse and listen to mixes uploaded by users

[troutman]

Originally Posted by chid

Muxtape is a cool site too to just browse and listen to mixes uploaded by users

Thanks.

See, is there anything calgarypuck can't do?

[Muta]

Random electronic internet radio stations, and then I have Notepad open to quickly write down the song I 'm listening to that I enjoy. I keep a database of song names on my computer... then, go put them on my iTouch.

Also, look for spinoff projects by bands you currently like.

[Mango]

I use last.fm. I connect to various radio stations that are linked to my favorite artists, genres, and eras. It's an amazing service. I've used it for years.

[flamingreen]

bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe

Listen to that everyday, Zane Lowe doesn't let me down. Hear a song I like, check out their myspace page and go from there.

[troutman]

This thread is interesting. I wonder if the music industry is paying attention? People really are getting their music in different ways.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Sirius for me, in addition to friends cds, and simply talking about music with mes amigos.

I do check CP for downloading ideas as well.

[kermitology]

CP, friends and Last.fm for me.

[DuffMan]

When I'm not listening to ipod on bicycle etc.
I listen to radio through itunes.
80% radio paradise, 15% cbc3, 5% other.
I don't spend much time in a vehicle, but when I do I hook up my ipod through the $10 ipod charger/transmitter I got at Crappy Tire.
radio paradise really keeps me going though.

[Mango]

I forgot to add: podcasts. I subscribe to the genres I enjoy and I've discovered some great tunes.

[rubecube]

I'm also going to add festivals to the list. Folk Fest and Sled Island were huge for me last year.

[vennegoor of hesselink]

Speaking of sled island

it appears they have announced the bands which are coming at the end of june

http://www.sledisland.com

then click on bands

the only ones im really digging is deerfoot and mogwai and possibly the drive by truckers

definatly no spoon or walkmen on that list like last year but thats just me

[Berger_4_]

Originally Posted by SeeGeeWhy

CBC Radio 3

My Brother (he is an absolute hawk at finding good new tunes)

last.fm

finetune.com

friends/CP

music videos

I love that site. Great for finding new artists!

[Azure]

I used to use Pandora....but they don't like Canadians...so screw 'em.

Good thread idea though....I just happen to need new music.

[Kybosh]

I just downloaded the entire SXSW showcasing artists compilation with one song from every artist. It's about 3GB big but it has a ton of stuff I've never heard of before.

Aside from that, I've found the amazon.com listmanias to be useful as well as metacritic.com. I normally just try to keep my ears open.

[Julio]

I cruse the charts @ BBC...I loves me some Europop!

[icarus]

Honestly, just through friends.

I don't listen to any radio, websites, or musical podcasts. Probably not the best way to go about things but I still come across good new music all the time. I guess I surround myself with people who have similar tastes, make them do all the legwork and then leech off of them.

[algernon]

Originally Posted by Azure

....I just happen to need new music.

Bookmarked. A huge thank you to everyone.