How Do You Discover New Music?
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Pixie gets upset with me when I won’t listen to her favorite music, which is Slim Whitman. I listen to all sorts of different music, but that’s just something I can’t handle for long. Recently, I got turned on to a band named Ratatat, thanks to my friend Mona. So I started playing Ratatat in Firefox using Rhapsody, and it’s great. I’ve yet to find a song of theirs I don’t like. I’d play you something in this video, but I don’t have the rights to. Anyway, as I was listening to this music, I received a list of top five bands that sound similar and I may like.
- Dosh sounds quite a bit like Ratatat. They combine a variety of instrumentals with excellent lyrics.
- Talkdemonic may have a weird name, but their music has a great beat to it. Apparently, my speaker setup would be able to take full advantage of what they play.
- El Ten Eleven has awesome instrumentals, and their percussion stands out from the melody.
- Blue Man Group is just amazing to watch live.
- Couch is more of a techno mixed with futuristic sounding band.
Steven, I appreciate the recommendation. I listen to pretty much anything and everything. I even like listening to 8-bit sounds! Send along any other recommendations you may have for music I can get into!
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14 Comments
Bradd Piontek
August 9th, 2008
at 6:30pm
I started subscribing to Spin magazine this year to find new music, I have enjoyed that a lot.
Number7
August 9th, 2008
at 7:35pm
If you want to discover lots of new music, try http://www.musicovery.com You can set a few parameters and it will play you all the music that match your preferences. Great site !
Joey
August 9th, 2008
at 7:55pm
I discover new music from the Apple commercials. :D
Matt Sledge
August 9th, 2008
at 9:45pm
I get all of my new music from the most excellent internet radio station woxy.com. And yes Chris, it does play Ratatat.
davidcrandall
August 9th, 2008
at 9:46pm
Chris, if you like percussive bands, I think you’ll really enjoy Mutemath. They are a four-piece band and have quite a unique sound. With a mix of synths, tastey electric guitar, funky, rythmic bass lines, key’s that will melt your soul like butter, and a drummer who will constantly have your head bobbing - Mutemath is definately a band you NEED to check out. Do it for me, Chris - they are one of my all time favorite bands :)
Eric B
August 9th, 2008
at 10:27pm
I have using Pandora.com to discover new artists. For example, I heard never of Kim Mitchell from Canada. He is a blues-rock artist. I know own one of his cds.
I know you may have done a video on Pandora. I hope a lot of people use it. It’s a great service.
z0mbix
August 10th, 2008
at 4:56am
What about Last.fm? I cant tell you how many new bands/songs I’ve found through last.fm. I hardly listen to my own music these days as I just listen to tag radio via the last.fm player.
joanna
August 10th, 2008
at 11:12am
I usually find new music by going to international YouTube sites and/or doing a web search for the Top Ten Songs in any given country (France, Canada, Britain, etc); one other major resource is CNet Music - often you can find new (and free) music that is decent; of course, there is some throw-away type but it is at your discretion. …and of course, web-radio, iTunes etc. Finally, there are the print media/magazines you can find at Borders and/or Barnes & Noble - some will offer a free-bee disc of music …
Alex
August 10th, 2008
at 12:19pm
I use Hype Machine to find new music, they aggregate thousands of music blogs. Also, a cool new site called The Next Big Sound
Ryan
August 10th, 2008
at 6:02pm
I have a zune, and when i look at an artist on the marketplace, I click on “related artists” , and the bands are the similiar, yet quite different to the bands i listento, and its a very nice feature/
Rickard Enfors
August 11th, 2008
at 4:24am
that sneeze was the funniest thing i’ve seen in a long time. on topic: i would recommend using last fm. it’s great for finding music that sound like something that you already like.
JCash233
August 11th, 2008
at 10:16pm
I use youtube to listen to a new song I hear.. and then if i like it I usualy fish out a dollar for a download on itunes.
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August 12th, 2008
at 3:00am
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