How to Discover New Music

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Different ways you can discover new music online


Music is slowly but surely becoming something we look at as the way it is, and what's out there is out there and thats it. But there are a few places online you can still discover new music whether its an indy artist or just something you haven't heard before.
Here is a list of websites online that will help you discover that cool new band, or that epic new song.
Enjoy!
-Ben Jammin Kraft 



1. Daytrotter

They call themselves “The source for new music from emerging bands” but there’s so much from established bands here as well. Daytrotter records live sessions with musicians (recently: Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers) and makes them available for you to watch/listen to (you need to be a member to watch videos). You can queue up music in the Daytrotter player on the bottom of your page while you listen to varied playlists from readers as well as artists.

There are always live sessions coming up (Grace Potter and the Nocturnals happening on January 28), but a walk through the archives can provide you with hours of musical entertainment. From Avett Brothers to Zookeeper with bands as diverse as Swingin’ Utters and The Mountain Goats in between, Daytrotter has something for everyone, and hours and hours of it.


2. Hype Machine



Hype Machine is sort of a conglomeration of Pandora and last.fm. It aggregates music from mp3 blogs and posts them on the front page, where users can “love” songs and create lists out of those tunes. You can search under different genres or look for the “freshest” music, album premieres and most popular artists. Looking at the most popular tracks is a great way to find new music, and each song links to different ways to purchase the music and various ways to share the song on social media.


3. NPR Music



National Public Radio’s music section has it all. Interviews, sessions, lists, reviews, All Songs Considered, well crafted articles; it’s a veritable feast of music discovery. Diverse in its content, NPR Music currently features Jack White talking about Charley Patton, a commemorative post about the 20th anniversary of The Chronic and downloads from ten artists you should have known in 2012.


4. This Is My Jam



An idea so simple you wonder why nobody thought of it earlier; a place to share your jams. You know, that song you are currently listening to that is doing it for you. The one you have on repeat, the one that’s making your day better or maybe even making you cry. Users post their song of the moment using links to services like YouTube or Soundcloud. The song is shared with followers who can like it or comment on it or re-jam it for their own current song. I use this site often when I want something different to listen to. Scrolling the main page – where I can see the jams of the people I’m following – I get a long, diverse list of songs to listen to, or I can click the “explore” button and find songs similar to my current jam.


5. Soundcloud



Soundcloud started off as a way for musicians to share recordings but eventually spread out to be so much more, now utilizing technology that allows musicians to collaborate, promote and share their music as well as allowing listeners to find new music to listen to. The most unique thing about Soundcloud is the way it displays the songs in waveform, allowing the user to listen to certain pieces or even stop and comment on specific points of a track (timed comments). Recognized more as a distribution tool than a listening tool, Soundcloud still does both magnificently.


6. Stereomood



I like to call this one “emotional radio.” Stereomood is the mood ring of Internet music applications. Put “I feel aggressive” into the search bar and you’re immediately greeted by a playlist fit for your mood. Not only do you get songs to match what you feel, but you get to discover new music in the process.



7. Concert Vault



Live concerts, streamed online. Is there anything else you need to know? The Ramones at the Palladium in 1978. U2 at Boston Garden in 1987. Janis Joplin, Filmore East, 1969. And it’s not just rock. There’s jazz , indie, bluegrass and even comedy. While this is a member only site, there’s a free trial period which will probably convince you it’s worth it to become a member (only $2.99 a month). There are both audio and video streams of shows, playlist, interviews and featured downloads. The best is when you find a concert you attended. Hello, Billy Idol at Nassau Coliseum in 1984!








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