Finding new bands...

[MEOMY]

Here's a tip I got from my cousin on how to find good bands that you never hear about...when you buy a cd, look to the "thank you's" in the sleeve and you'll usually find lists of bands that they know. It's a great way to hear great music you normally would not have heard.

happy new band hunting

 

[ps139]

that is a great way!! nice idea!

 

[MEOMY]

that is a great way!! nice idea!

welcome...but, thank the cousin...

 

[sad astronaut]

also, check out groups that are on movie soundtracks that focus on alternative music. it seems like there are always great songs from unknown groups.

 

[nadroj1985]

Band websites are always a good gold mine as well; many times they'll list bands that they loved or have influenced them. Speaking of websites, the website I've used most often to find new bands is www.allmusic.com. An awesome resource.

 

[Jeremiah the Bullfrog]

Hmm...I'll have to try this out, I'll check out ZZ Top!

 

[theFijian]

Also when browsing Amazon (for example) for CDs have a look at the 'People who bought this album also bought....' section. Record label websites are also good cos you usually get free sample MP3s too.Andy

 

[Pope Gonzo]

But... if the world has already got U2 and Dave Matthews... why would we want to find new bands?

I'll have to check that out.

 

[ps139]

That is a cool site Nadroj! I like how they say who influenced who.

 

[KristianJ]

But... if the world has already got U2 and Dave Matthews... why would we want to find new bands?

Because Winamp playlists would look very biased without a few more.

 

[KristianJ]

But... if the world has already got U2 and Dave Matthews... why would we want to find new bands?

Because Winamp playlists would look very biased without a few more.

 

[nadroj1985]

That is a cool site Nadroj! I like how they say who influenced who.

I know, it's really quite wonderful. They have separate sections for every style of music you could think of (and some that you couldn't ) with essays, important artists and albums, and related genres. Not to mention complete bios and discographies (including bootlegs) of practically every band that ever existed. It's probably my favorite site on the net.......






...........except for CF of course