We love Pandora as much as the next person, but for those of you who want something different or want to go a little further than the mainstream; check out these 7 sites – or tools if you will- to find your favorite local artist, hidden track or undiscovered sound.
1. Mixcloud- “Instead of finding individual songs and artists, on Mixcloud you'll find
mixes and radio shows by DJs — both amateur and professional — that weave in
and out of genres and styles. In the end, it brings you music you might never
have heard otherwise.”
2. This Is My Jam-“This Is My Jam asks you to proudly share
your favorite song of the moment — or the week, more precisely, since jams
expire after seven days. You can explore similar and suggested songs based on
your current jam in the sidebar and a related section. Through these
recommended picks, you can find other jammers who are also jammin' a similar
jam.”
3. Bandcamp –“In addition to being a great way to buy music from independent
artists, Bandcamp helps you find music you want to support.”
4. Last.fm- “Organized in tiles at the top your
dashboard, the recommendation section takes what you have been listening to (your
Last.fm "scrobbles") and offers suggestions based on that data while
noting which artists you like that are similar. The expanded recommendations
page offers even more options to sort through, such as tags, related artists,
new releases and some free downloads. You can better the odds of a helpful
recommendation by removing artists in which you know you're not interested.”
5. Hype Machine-“All The Latest Blogged Music-
enough said. What everyone is talking about and sharing. Hype Machine
circumvents the so-called hype machine of the major music press to bring you
what's being shared across all music sites right now. In the span of a few
songs, you could find a crazy EDM remix next to a folksy ballad, DIY punk
single and a glitchy electronic track.”
6. The Vinyl District-“There's no better place to find new music
than in a record store. Record shop employees are some of the most knowledgeable,
nicest people you'll ever meet, and are happy for you to pick their brains
about music recommendations and the latest releases. Unsure
of where your local store is, or in an unfamiliar town? Find the stop nearest
you with The Vinyl District's record store locator app.”
7. Twitter-“No, we're not just talking about Twitter Music (although that's fun to
explore). Twitter itself has become an invaluable resource for staying
up-to-date on the latest news, and music is no different. Follow
music publications and writers whose tastes seem to align with yours (or be
adventurous and follow someone with different tastes), and check out the
artists they're tweeting about. It's their jobs to stay on top of the latest on
the music scene…”
Credit given to Mashable
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