G2P (Google to Person) uses some crafty Google searches to help locate open directories or otherwise shared files. These searches are nothing secret (In fact, take a look at the results, so you can see how it is done. However, it is much easier to remember g2p.org than these complex searches. Really I put this site together to make it easier on me, and then shared it with you
mp3 files and listen to them on your 'puter or iPhone with SeeqPod, an intriguing search engine that looks only for media files on the Web. (Yes, even David Hasselhoff music is fair game.)
This is a really interesting service. You can find specific artists and listen to them play as you surf, share music with friends, even embed the tunes in your Web site or blog. My favorite feature so far? The "Discovery" button: listen to a cornucopia of the most recently discovered music that SeeqPod has found on the Web.
Bopaboo buyers can search for music in all the usual ways, and the site offers a seller rating to help shoppers learn a merchant's reputation. Sellers register and then are given an MP3 store, where they can upload the music they want to sell. No DRM-wrapped music is allowed, so iTunes owners like me are blocked from selling.
brings together social networking, Wikipedia bios, reviews in Pitchfork Media, tour info, Google news search, Technorati search, affiliate links to buy. Seems like a good enough idea.
At music-based social network Grooveshark you can search a music database and listen to streaming audio from thousands of artists. Additionally, you can can embed songs you find on Grooveshark into web sites and social networking profiles, and share them with friends via email and instant messages. Here's a Grooveshark embedded tune:
Signing up for an account activates additional features like saved playlists, music suggestions, and access to the social functions of Grooveshark, like browsing the playlists of people who share your musical tastes. Thanks Toribor!
A Better Way to Find Live Music * Track your favorite bands (via email/RSS/iCal) * Get reminders before concerts * Find tonight's shows in your city * Meet friends for shows * Import favorite bands from iTunes & Last.fm * Post reviews and photos of shows
discover, listen and buy music discussed on the best mp3 blogs<br /> <br /> The Hype Machine is an audio blog aggregator that tracks songs posted to the best/most popular music blogs on the internet.<br /> <br /> Aside from a slew of great music discovery features, one really cool feature is the integrated podcasting. Search for a favorite artist, click the big podcast button, and any time new music by that artist gets indexed by the Hype Machine, you'll automatically get it in your podcast subscription.
suggest similar or related music (mainly bands), movies (titles mostly, some directors and actors) and books, recommendations you might be interested in if you like what you tell me that you like :P Simply put, I can help you explore your taste
I love finding good music mashups, and MusicMesh is definitely one of the better ones that I've come across lately.
You've got a lot to look at here: just type in your favorite artist's name and you'll be treated to a smattering of related albums plus what you're looking for, as well as YouTube vids, track listings, user reviews, Wikipedia entries, etc. I got pretty distracted following the related music suggestions; they seem to be pretty well thought out as compared to other music services that in my experience can put some pretty wild stuff together. Worth a look and a listen.- Wendy Boswell
Those of us who love Pandora will especially enjoy Musicovery, an "interactive webRadio."
Here's how it works: you pick a main genre, such as classical, soul, pop, etc. Then you pick a "mood" within that genre; this could be anything from energetic to positive to dark. After that, you'll get a visual representation of your musical selections all looped together, and you can zip around from bubble to bubble as the whim strikes you.
Musicovery is a nice way to find music that I wouldn't have thought of, and while it does need some tweaking (why no playlists?), and it's definitely not a Pandora-killer, it's still a great way to plug into and explore your favorite music. Oh, and no registration required - just start listening away. - Wendy Boswell