Don’t have enough money to go to the show?…head over to Melophobe where they document hundreds of concerts with beautiful photography and reviews. The first time I stumbled on this site I was mesmerized for hours.
For the last three years this has been either my favorite music blog or in the top three. For some reason I feel like the posts were less frequent, hence the drop. Regardless, IGIF is a must read for under the radar bands and music reports from two highly intelligent music bloggers.
We don’t see eye to eye on most music, but I have to give respect to one of the cleanest and best looking sites out there. Daily mp3 updates, podcasts, mixtapes, and a really fantastic section called “The Thinking Man’s Take…” If this was an indie rock blog it would be near the top. You Pop fans…here is your heaven.
07.) The Needle Drop
The hardest working music blogger out there…no joke. I don’t even need to write much about this blog…just spend a few minutes clicking around his site…Youtube updates everyday, podcasts, radio work, blog posts, culinary school…the guy is busy. I’m convinced he has a twin, which is not fair for the rest of us music bloggers who now look lazy. His only flaw is that he calls everything pop…but with all the solid content TND provides, I can’t complain.
This is just a great music site. Fantastic taste in music mixed with sleek, easy to navigate site, results in a daily visit. They have an “essential series” that is a must read for those who love great music.
The most poetic music blog ever. That’s all I have to say about that.
One of the most impressive music projects this decade. Amazing live sessions with the most sought after bands/artists….and the tracks are free to download. Can’t ask for much more.
I consider this blog my internet brother. WLFY and Tsur will one day run this sweet musical blog land with our mutual love for vinyl and similar music. You want a real treat? Join Tsur’s Our Society…trust me.
The best site for all things vinyl. The cherry on top is the amazing software provided by the site which allows you to database your entire record collection.
The best music writing we have out there today. Some say that mp3 sites have killed music journalism…I say you’re not looking in the right places. There are a lot of amazing sites, just look at this list, that use mp3’s as an add on for their posts…the writing and original content is what makes these ten shine. Rolling Stone turned into Pitchfork and Stereogum…and when they both quit honestly writing about music AD became the best source for thoughtful music journalism. I have two exciting reads in my life with a cup of coffee…the New Yorker and Aquarium Drunkard…my favorite music blog of 2009.
Two blogs slipped my mind and are also up there:
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http://blog.largeheartedboy.com/
What would make your list?
I hadn't heard of the top one and Im checking them out now - good stuff!
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid my own blog wouldn't even make my list :P not updated often enough. Tsuru, I Guess Im Floating and WLFY are definitely on it though
Surfing on Steam is indispensable for me.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, SOS is a great blog. CGT is great too...read it everyday.
ReplyDeleteTrying to get the list to ten was like picking between children...I think I have sixty music blogs on my google reader and I like them all.
WE WILL RULE THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOR AT LEAST THE MUSICAL INTERTUBAL SUPER HIGHWAYS!!!!
Thanks WLFY! Things are not too shabby 'round these parts as well. ;-)
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ReplyDeleteGreat list (particularly love Daytrotter)!
ReplyDeleteAlso love the music blog What's On The Hi-Fi, which is not on your list! http://www.whatsonthehifi.com
Can't argue with Aquarium Drunkard at the #1 spot. Essential reading every day and educational for me.
ReplyDeletei think you forgot one. smooches.
ReplyDeleteAgreed,
ReplyDeleteTrying to get the list to ten was like picking between children...I think I have sixty music blogs on my google reader and I like them all.This post is pretty poppy
Check out Rock Turtleneck: Serving aging hipsters since 2006. Great music writing and funnier than most too: rockturtleneck.com
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