Get stuck on new music with Stereogum
Stereogum is a music blog with soul, and a creepily accurate 6th sense. The prescient site has spotlighted many alternative groups just before they make it big, such as Vampire Weekend. Don’t expect any one style of music to be praised above another, thoughStereogum’s writers have a wide-ranging and open-minded musical taste, from the classic heavy metal of Slough Feg to hip-hop maven Kanye West. For each new band you learn about, you’ll get the opportunity to download at least one of their tracks.Stereogum has also done some musical production of their own, bringing together a veritable who’s who of the indie music world to cover notable albums on their anniversaries. Bjork’s Post, R.E.M.’s Automatic for the People, and Radiohead’s OK Computer have all gotten the Stereogum treatment, where each track of each album is covered by a different band. These releases (which are available for free download at Stereogum’s website) serve two functions: as a heartfelt tribute to music legends, and as an earnest introduction to exclusive tracks from a bevy of new bands.The Internet world hasn’t let Stereogum go unnoticed. The site won the 2008 Plug Award for best music blog, made Entertainment Weekly’s list of “Best Music Websites”, and was an official honoree for the Webby Awards in 2010. That’s because the site is very friendly to newcomers. In addition to the goodies mentioned above, you can easily find columns on unsigned bands, upcoming albums from popular favorites, songs featured in commercials, and more. The site also features a menu showcasing the most commented articles, most viewed videos, most popular pics, and most-listened MP3s. If you’re in the mood for something new, Stereogum could be just what you’re looking for.
Posted on August 31st, 2010 by admin
Filed under: Blogs, New, Up and coming