Web 2.0 for Music Lovers
Last month we took a look at web 2.0 sites for readers and this month we focus on sites of interest for music lovers who want to connect to fellow fans online. Check back next month for sites for movie and TV lovers.
last.fm
For a site that contains a lot of information, last.fm is surprisingly well organized and easy to navigate. No matter what your tastes are in music, you will surely find something to listen to on this site. Listeners can pick any song or artist from a wide range of genres, from classical to punk, and listen on demand. In addition to the large selection of audio files to explore, there are also areas for video, music news, event updates and biographies of the artists. The interactive features are where this site really shines. Listeners can sign up for a free account and save lists of favorite artists, join discussions in the forums, and cross-post information to facebook and other social media sites. In addition to the social aspects, users can search for new music by using the find similar artists search or browse the charts and other topics/what's hot lists.
musicemissions
Indie music fans will love this site, that lets listeners review both new and "classic" indie artists. Genres featured on the site include pop, rock, alternative, folk and world music so there is plenty of variety. Users can search by artist or just browse the list of recent reviews, 5 star reviews or new releases. One of the strongest features of the site is an extensive collection of music blogs that allow users, reviewers and artists to interact.
purevolume
Looking for something new to listen to, but not sure where to start? Turn to purevolume, which promotes new artists and music. The interface is similar to last.fm and just as easy to navigate, but the site lacks some of the social features and similar artist search. There are plenty of lists, however, that can direct you to new music you may like, such as the Top 20 Unsigned Bands of 2009. The sight feature a wide variety of genres, including world music, rock, pop and hip hop.
last.fmFor a site that contains a lot of information, last.fm is surprisingly well organized and easy to navigate. No matter what your tastes are in music, you will surely find something to listen to on this site. Listeners can pick any song or artist from a wide range of genres, from classical to punk, and listen on demand. In addition to the large selection of audio files to explore, there are also areas for video, music news, event updates and biographies of the artists. The interactive features are where this site really shines. Listeners can sign up for a free account and save lists of favorite artists, join discussions in the forums, and cross-post information to facebook and other social media sites. In addition to the social aspects, users can search for new music by using the find similar artists search or browse the charts and other topics/what's hot lists.
musicemissionsIndie music fans will love this site, that lets listeners review both new and "classic" indie artists. Genres featured on the site include pop, rock, alternative, folk and world music so there is plenty of variety. Users can search by artist or just browse the list of recent reviews, 5 star reviews or new releases. One of the strongest features of the site is an extensive collection of music blogs that allow users, reviewers and artists to interact.
purevolumeLooking for something new to listen to, but not sure where to start? Turn to purevolume, which promotes new artists and music. The interface is similar to last.fm and just as easy to navigate, but the site lacks some of the social features and similar artist search. There are plenty of lists, however, that can direct you to new music you may like, such as the Top 20 Unsigned Bands of 2009. The sight feature a wide variety of genres, including world music, rock, pop and hip hop.
- Laura N.
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