Friday, October 22, 2010
Random Thoughts
Not sure where to find music news on the Web? There are many sites, but that drive the fans are the best. Since they are not part of a news corporation does not have to be edited by a number of different people before being put out. This results in both frequent and rapid updates. Whether you are looking for a program to go in their city, a review of a recent publication, or just general turmoil in the music industry these sites may be just what you want. 1. Brooklyn Vegan is the first music site visit during the day. You have up to date, and often the messages for the first time in visiting hours. It was in this place I was able to learn from a pre-sales for publishers show again in the spring and how to become eligible for it. The show sold out in minutes, so if I had not bought my tickets during the pre-sale is a good chance that could have been excluded. From today on their home page there is information only on pre-sale for The Flaming Lips and Sufjan Stevens. Along with the tour-schedule, Brooklyn Vegan posts also store performances by bands. I think this is good because unless you are specifically looking for it, I never heard presentations about the store. 2. Stereogum is a great blog that touches on many genres of music. Scott, the man who runs Stereogum often have news about bands that are working on new albums and their progress, and even provides links to examples that are available. It is a great way to hear a preview of offering then a band. Looking for new "music video? Chances are you can find here courtesy of Youtube or a link to another site on the web. In addition, news Stereogum contains extracts of important music publications such as Newsweek and The Observer. 3. Coolfer focuses more on the music industry in specific bands. If you want a daily round-fi stories in the news this is the place to start. Items ranging from record sales for new album release dates to draw the covers. This is also the place where I first read about the Sony rootkit (the technology put in CDs that limits the number of copies that can make a cd and limits the number of computers can be imported into a CD). 4. The modern age is based music blog I like reading because it is serious. The woman who writes because he is not afraid to express opinions and make their own witty comments (about the singer from Keane "Tom shook hands and touched so many in the front row thought it was a presidential candidate.") It also offers links to music news of the day. 5. Largehearted child does not produce a ton of original content, however, provides readers with links to various types of news stories related to the music of a large number of sources. Here you can find links to stories about what products to buy, including portable speaker systems and the best MP3 players available for under $ 100.00, links to information and reviews on music festivals like Bonnaroo and Midwest Summit music, links to interviews with the likes of Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeah, and links to funny stories and essays like "The effect of the Garden State" and "12 deliciously strange concept albums." While it is very easy using the usual sources like Rolling Stone or Spin for information on all things music, why not try a different path? You may be pleasantly surprised at what is available to only explore beyond the traditional ways.