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How Do You Find Out About New Musical Areas? - gryphon - 14-11-2009

Dear Forum Members

I am interested to find out how you find out about new musical areas eg, new artists , new CDs ,downloads etc

What magazines do you read ?

Which websites do you visit ?

Do you exchange ideas with friends , if so how ?

Do you listen to/stream radio and if so what types?

Do you have other ways of finding new things to listen to ?

Could the forum be used to help introduce people to new areas ?
( If so , how?)

Gryphon Cool


How Do You Find Out About New Musical Areas? - ambernector - 14-11-2009

I think your at the right place to find out about new musical genres. The best place to sometimes look is the 'Currently listening threads' and see what other people write. If I see a post of something I don't know, then I might look them up on youtube. If it sounds good, then I go to itunes to purchase. Music Forums are going to be the best place as it's purpose is to share musical ideas and experiences.


How Do You Find Out About New Musical Areas? - carbon_psycho - 14-11-2009

I second Amber's post..

& if in case you looking for something particular or maybe a recommendation, just start a thread, there are tons of people who just want to share their knowledge.


How Do You Find Out About New Musical Areas? - Iota - 14-11-2009

gryphon Wrote:What magazines do you read ?

VISIONS.de | LAUTER LESEN
Home | Musikexpress.de
QTheMusic.com
MOJO The world's best music magazine is also online
Rock Hard Online rockt das Web
Home | METAL HAMMER


gryphon Wrote:Which websites do you visit ?

Last.fm - Listen to free music with internet radio and the largest music catalogue online
Welcome! - Rate Your Music

lots of blogs

gryphon Wrote:Do you exchange ideas with friends , if so how ?

Yes, it's called conversation.

gryphon Wrote:Could the forum be used to help introduce people to new areas ?

I don't think a forum called 'Music Discussion' is a good place for finding new music.


How Do You Find Out About New Musical Areas? - ambernector - 14-11-2009

Iota Wrote:Yes, it's called conversation.



I don't think a forum called 'Music Discussion' is a good place for finding new music.

Don't take it personally gryphon. Our very own Iota has been with us a while (bit like the furniture), and has a dark sense of humour. You will get used to him. :wink:


How Do You Find Out About New Musical Areas? - Tiggi - 14-11-2009

Magazines - Mojo

Websites - allmusic

Friends - "Just bought a really good album. Here you go, have a listen..."

Streaming - Spotify

Other ways - Recommendations from here. TV & radio. Random interweb investigation.


How Do You Find Out About New Musical Areas? - kerry101 - 14-11-2009

i am a bit back dated, i normally find out about music if my freinds play a song for me, or tell me something..or i know the musician...

i stopped buying magazines years ago-when smash hits and top of the pops stopped being cool and catered for rubbish :0)

websites, i am here or on www.hanson.net
www.jordanknight-uk.com
www.joeymcintyre-uk.com


i am hoping being here broadens my horizons, and i am able to eductae people in the joys of boybands ;0) (you think i am joking hehehehe, i will have you ALL singing mmmbop by the time i am finished :biggrinSmile


How Do You Find Out About New Musical Areas? - JonG - 15-11-2009

Music magazine wise I can only find one decent one, but it is fantastic:

The Wire: Adventures in Modern Music

Websites:

Resident Advisor
Popmatters
Pitchfork

The afore-mentioned allmusic.com and last.fm

Blogs:

Allez-Allez
Modyfier
Little White Earbuds
Phillip Sherburne
mnml ssgs

There are many more besides, but those are some of my favorites.