Conceitos Básicos
The author presents various unconventional and traditional methods to discover new music, emphasizing personal preferences and diverse sources.
Resumo
To find new music effectively, the author suggests exploring "best of" lists, following music review sites like Metacritic, Consequence of Sound, and Needledrop. Additionally, soundtracks from TV shows, movies, and video games are recommended sources. Online platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music offer unique features beyond algorithms. Engaging with local venues and staff for recommendations is encouraged for a more personalized experience in discovering music.
Estatísticas
"Pitchfork’s ratings are arbitrary!”—Joel Kahn"
"Consequence of Sound uses a letter-grade system for reviews"
"AppleMusic.info lists the music from Apple commercials from 1984 to the present."
"Apple Music lags behind Spotiify in the recommendations department"
"“I think the most underrated (and coolest) way to discover new music is to just see who your favorite acts are touring with, who they’re bringing on as openers.”—Maria Sherman"
Citações
"I check Pitchfork every morning to see what just came out; they publish 4-5 album reviews a day. I don’t really read it or care what they say too much. Pitchfork’s ratings are arbitrary!”—Joel Kahn"
“I think the most underrated (and coolest) way to discover new music is to just see who your favorite acts are touring with, who they’re bringing on as openers.”—Maria Sherman"