Top four music blogs to find new hits on
Katlyn Lee | Daily Trojan
Since the end of the era of iTunes and a decline in radio listeners, it has become increasingly hard to find good new music. Avid music lovers are constantly trying to search for new or hidden gems of songs in all kinds of places. Friends, family and, of course, the world wide web are all avenues through which one can explore new music.
Blogs have become the most useful media outlet of our generation. There are bloggers who talk about almost every subject imaginable, one of the most popular subjects being music. There are several great blogs out on the internet that can help the starving music lover find some new tunes.
One of the most socially significant blogs is Pitchfork. That name owes its fame to the huge festival held in Chicago every year, but the site holds much more relevance to the world of unknown music for curious fans. Pitchfork continues to debut and foster the knowledge of many independent artists, such as Bon Iver and Grizzly Bear. Though it can come off as pretentious at times, Pitchfork continually shines the spotlight on interesting and inspiring artists in the rock, indie and folk genres.
Another blog that continues to shock and awe readers is Popjustice. Though pop music has seemingly become a cliché that supports untalented, automatons in the music industry. Popjustice presents a diverse range of pop music that questions this contemporary notion. This blog will give you a wider range of sounds, even within the pop world, that will make you doubt your first thoughts about the genre itself.
For EDM lovers, like myself, an interesting blog to keep up with is The Music Ninja. This blog features constant artist profiles on upcoming DJs along with exclusive and intimate interviews. This month feature Danish producer Galimatias, who has worked with singer Alina and rapper Nas.
Another indie music blog for the alternative mainstream is The Wild Honey Pie. Based in Brooklyn, this blog specially hosts, films and features hand-picked bands on its site, giving the whole blog a personal feel. The unique artists featured are some of the most interesting and likely unknown on the web but are sure to be featured in your future playlists.
The internet has provided us with the medium of blogging for the exploration of the arts from a more personal perspective. Music blogs have come to be some of the most exciting and innovative ways for fans to find new music and discover new artists and bands. No matter the genre, there are hundreds of music blogs like the ones mentioned that can help you find your next favorite hit.