Music Discovery Sites That Will Tune Up Your Library

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This Is My Jam

It can happen in a club, in the car, or even in the supermarket, but when you hear it you’re instantly in a good mood. It’s your jam, and This Is My Jam is the site that is finally letting people embrace that song they’ve been playing on repeat all week. This site lets you share your current jam while also looking for your next one.

 

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Stereomood

Music has been known to set the mood, but now Stereomood has made it possible for your moods to set the music. Searching "I feel sad," can introduce you to Bat For Lashes and "I feel aggressive" could bring you to a hard rock playlist. The songs are always spot on with whatever mood you're in and let you wallow in your music while discovering new artists at the same time

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FoxyTunes

This internet radio stands out by giving real time recommendations as well as a library that can go on for days. You can search for an artist and find not only their music, but also a profile, videos, and customizable info widgets. FoxyTunes can introduce you to your favorite new artist and it can do it again and again.

 

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Mixcloud

Looking for individual songs or artists can be a process that is both frustrating and time consuming. Mixcloud lets you bypass this by exploring premade mixes and radio shows. You put in your search, hit play, and let Mixcloud introduce you to songs that you otherwise would not have known existed.

 

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Last.fm

Last.fm has combined musical discovery with the connectivity of social media. The site makes recommendations based on what you’ve already listened to and organizes all of your musical tastes based on related artists and genres. Once you find what you like, use the site's social features to connect with friends, make new friends, and check out gigs going on in your area.

 

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Pandora Radio

Pandora lets you customize your playlists based on genre, artist, or individual songs. It will automatically generate a playlist based on your recommendations and continually update your mixes. Giving a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down to each song in your mix keeps you musically satisfied for hours.

 

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Soundcloud

What makes Soundcloud stand out from every other music site is how it displays each track in a waveform. This allows users to focus on certain sections of each song and even comment on specific points. It started as a way for musicians to share and edit recordings, but has grown to include music lovers, not just music makers.

 

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8tracks

8tracks is an ever-growing collection of hand-crafted playlists. You can use the site to either create your own playlist or search for playlists that others have already made. Search for anything that you're feeling right now, even words like "summer" or "studying" will bring you to the perfect songs for you.

 

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Daytrotter

Daytrotter strives to bring its listeners hours of musical entertainment while finding the best new tunes from the best new bands. They record live sessions with musicians, and users can queue up music without being limited to a specific genre. No matter what you like, Daytrotter lets you spend hours exploring all genres.

 

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NPR Music

Don’t be turned off by what you think you know about the National Public Radio. NPR’s music section is diverse and useful when you're looking for a new favorite artist. Here you will find artist interviews, reviews, and featured recommendations that will keep you both up to date and interested.

 

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Bandcamp

Bandcamp lets you do more than just listen to your favorite music. With features like fan pages, artist highlights, and user wish lists, Bandcamp lets you dive in and really experience the music. You can learn about the artist, stay up to date on the newest albums, and even purchase your new favorite songs.

 

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The Vinyl District

While all of these internet music sharing sites are great, let’s not forget about the simple joy of rummaging through stacks of records. The Vinyl District is an app that brings the vintage world of records into the convenience of the 21st century. You can find the nearest record stores near you and even stay up to date on music fairs happening in your corner of the world.

 

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Concert Vault

Listening to the recording studio version of an album doesn’t always give you the energy that you need from your favorite music. Concert Vault lets you relive the intensity of your favorite concert or even experience one you wish you had been at. This is a members-only site, but a free trial period will convince you that it's what your musical life has been missing.

 

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