Music Related websites/forums

IntoTheVoid · 24th April 2006, 04:56

I want to compile a list of all the best music related websites/programs/forums that can be used to discover new music, find more music, or just enhance your knowledge on music.
If you know any band sites with GOOD forums for discovering new music please post them too.... I JUST WANT ALL THE Music SITES(or watever) you can give me so list away

Some i know about are:
SITES:
last.fm
www.sputnikmusic.com
www.ultimate-guitar.com
www.allmusic.com
www.artistdirect.com
www.isound.com
www.antimusic.com
www.soundflavor.com
www.wikipedia.org
www.winamp.com

Programs:
Winamp, soulseek

Forums:
musicianforums.com
www.ultimate-guitar.com/forums

eheiney · 24th April 2006, 05:33

I can't contribute to your list, but I had to post anyway. Your name doesn't, by chance, come from the Nine Inch Nails song, does it?

I saw that and just had to ask.

Spazz333 · 24th April 2006, 05:35

No Garageband.com on that list? For shame.

Cylob · 24th April 2006, 07:02

In order of holiness:

Discogs: For the serious collector, it focusses on the actual product (LP/CD/MP3) and has immaculate attention to detail/accuracy. It's ended up being absolutely huge, so 9 times out of 10 you'll find what you're looking for. When you get beyond the artists and start collecting labels, it comes into its own.

Allmusic: For the amateur collector, a decent reference guide of music history. It's not always accurate as it employs "biassed" music journalists, but I suppose it's better than nothing. There are still plenty of blanks though (artists or in some cases whole genres missing).

Album Art:
Amazon, Discogs, Google Images. Hands up who hasn't typed rude words into the latter.

Player:

I stopped using WA in 2003, the 5 series had become ponderous, lacking in all areas and even worse, a resource grabber. There's much to be said for complacency (lads).

The successor (and future), MediaMonkey was good to begin with but it keeps getting better. It's deservedly approaching it's 1,000,000th dload. It doesn't require any salesmanship or spin, the product does all the talking.

Moan:

Wikipedia??? The thing with Wikipedia is, it can't piece together the jigsaw like dedicated music resources can, it gives you half a cup of information (at most) and slaps you on the back. I'd say it does more harm than good, as it accepts entries without expert ramification.

IntoTheVoid · 25th April 2006, 17:40

yah my name does come from the NIN song... and no garageband becuase i didn't think of it... lol i was hoping for u to put in the sites i was missing.

Schmeet · 25th April 2006, 18:08

Underground and Unsigned bands: www.channel4.com/music

ElChevelle · 25th April 2006, 21:04

Where I get my metal news:

http://pitriff.com/

It also reminds me of MidnightViper all the time, probably all the Zakk Wylde news they cover.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/ is another source I use.

The only band forum I belong to is Queensryche's but you have to pay fan club dues to be a member.

IntoTheVoid · 26th April 2006, 00:12

some more sites:
www.aolmusic.com
www.aolradio.com

NIN forum: has other bands section to find new music
www.echoingthesound.net
www.spstuff.com/forums

ChemSet · 14th May 2006, 06:19

Weedshare.com
experimentalrock.blogspot.com

24th April 2006, 04:56	#1
IntoTheVoid Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10	Music Related websites/forums I want to compile a list of all the best music related websites/programs/forums that can be used to discover new music, find more music, or just enhance your knowledge on music. If you know any band sites with GOOD forums for discovering new music please post them too.... I JUST WANT ALL THE Music SITES(or watever) you can give me so list away Some i know about are: SITES: last.fm www.sputnikmusic.com www.ultimate-guitar.com www.allmusic.com www.artistdirect.com www.isound.com www.antimusic.com www.soundflavor.com www.wikipedia.org www.winamp.com Programs: Winamp, soulseek Forums: musicianforums.com www.ultimate-guitar.com/forums

24th April 2006, 05:33	#2
eheiney und keine Eier! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MI, USA Posts: 1,374	I can't contribute to your list, but I had to post anyway. Your name doesn't, by chance, come from the Nine Inch Nails song, does it? I saw that and just had to ask. Spiral out, my friend. You will find your way back to yourself, we all will. I'll be waiting, and shall see you on the other side...

24th April 2006, 07:02	#4
Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	In order of holiness: Discogs: For the serious collector, it focusses on the actual product (LP/CD/MP3) and has immaculate attention to detail/accuracy. It's ended up being absolutely huge, so 9 times out of 10 you'll find what you're looking for. When you get beyond the artists and start collecting labels, it comes into its own. Allmusic: For the amateur collector, a decent reference guide of music history. It's not always accurate as it employs "biassed" music journalists, but I suppose it's better than nothing. There are still plenty of blanks though (artists or in some cases whole genres missing). Album Art: Amazon, Discogs, Google Images. Hands up who hasn't typed rude words into the latter. Player: I stopped using WA in 2003, the 5 series had become ponderous, lacking in all areas and even worse, a resource grabber. There's much to be said for complacency (lads). The successor (and future), MediaMonkey was good to begin with but it keeps getting better. It's deservedly approaching it's 1,000,000th dload. It doesn't require any salesmanship or spin, the product does all the talking. Moan: Wikipedia??? The thing with Wikipedia is, it can't piece together the jigsaw like dedicated music resources can, it gives you half a cup of information (at most) and slaps you on the back. I'd say it does more harm than good, as it accepts entries without expert ramification. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

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24th April 2006, 05:35	#3
Spazz333 Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Limbo Posts: 1,498	No Garageband.com on that list? For shame.

25th April 2006, 17:40	#5
IntoTheVoid Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10	yah my name does come from the NIN song... and no garageband becuase i didn't think of it... lol i was hoping for u to put in the sites i was missing.

25th April 2006, 18:08	#6
Schmeet Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The timid west Posts: 1,444	Underground and Unsigned bands: www.channel4.com/music

25th April 2006, 21:04	#7
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,448	Where I get my metal news: http://pitriff.com/ It also reminds me of MidnightViper all the time, probably all the Zakk Wylde news they cover. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/ is another source I use. The only band forum I belong to is Queensryche's but you have to pay fan club dues to be a member.

26th April 2006, 00:12	#8
IntoTheVoid Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10	some more sites: www.aolmusic.com www.aolradio.com NIN forum: has other bands section to find new music www.echoingthesound.net www.spstuff.com/forums

14th May 2006, 06:19	#9
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