*Before I start, I have searched and haven't found anything quite like this. Apologies if that's not the case*
I always see Twitter feeds, Facebook posts or forum topics about suggesting new music. That's fine, but what I often notice is that most people (myself included) just use this as a chance to harp on about their own music taste, nod sagely at others who have mentioned ones they already know and generally don't take anything new from it themselves.
So, what I suggest is we try this:
- Everyone shares a band/song that they really like, if you want you can write a bit about it too. Doesn't have to be unknown or anything, but if it is a well known band then try a lesser known song or a different version of one of their hits.
- For everything you recommend you must check out at least one thing that someone else has suggested.
- Say what you listened to and write a few words about it, let's say one line minimum?
- Like what you hear? Go like them on Facebook, subscribe on Youtube or leave them a comment, just something to pledge a little support.
Do the hard work for other people by providing links to Youtube clips, Soundcloud pages or even Myspace. Just make sure that it's reasonably legal.
Here are a few to get us started:
Cass Lowe
I know one or two members of his band, but I'm in no way biased. I heard this the other day and it blew me away. Got a euphoric upbeat sort of feel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reYns3vB3WM
The Midday Committee
I had this sent to me this morning by a friend of a friend. They're relatively new
http://soundcloud.com/middaycommittee/tearing-up-the-dancefloor-1
Subsource
A metal/dubstep crossover band, one of the best live acts I've seen in the last few years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkunarHjJEw
Two Gallants
A creaky acoustic duo with some seriously tight song-writing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AWCRkcCKm8
I always see Twitter feeds, Facebook posts or forum topics about suggesting new music. That's fine, but what I often notice is that most people (myself included) just use this as a chance to harp on about their own music taste, nod sagely at others who have mentioned ones they already know and generally don't take anything new from it themselves.
So, what I suggest is we try this:
- Everyone shares a band/song that they really like, if you want you can write a bit about it too. Doesn't have to be unknown or anything, but if it is a well known band then try a lesser known song or a different version of one of their hits.
- For everything you recommend you must check out at least one thing that someone else has suggested.
- Say what you listened to and write a few words about it, let's say one line minimum?
- Like what you hear? Go like them on Facebook, subscribe on Youtube or leave them a comment, just something to pledge a little support.
Do the hard work for other people by providing links to Youtube clips, Soundcloud pages or even Myspace. Just make sure that it's reasonably legal.
Here are a few to get us started:
Cass Lowe
I know one or two members of his band, but I'm in no way biased. I heard this the other day and it blew me away. Got a euphoric upbeat sort of feel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reYns3vB3WM
The Midday Committee
I had this sent to me this morning by a friend of a friend. They're relatively new
http://soundcloud.com/middaycommittee/tearing-up-the-dancefloor-1
Subsource
A metal/dubstep crossover band, one of the best live acts I've seen in the last few years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkunarHjJEw
Two Gallants
A creaky acoustic duo with some seriously tight song-writing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AWCRkcCKm8
