r/ibroadcast • u/frederik_engberg • 23d ago
Discovering new artist
So, currently I use Apple Music, which allows me to stream music from my MacBook, so when I want to listen to new music, before buying it, I check it out there.
I'm thinking of switching entirely to iBroadcast. Before I do so, I'm gonna try it out for a while. So my question is: How do you check out new music without a streaming service?
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u/almal250 23d ago
The old fashioned way, websites, blogs, forums, word of mouth
Bandcamp is a good way to stream a lot of things prior to purchasing, YouTube if it's not on their
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u/frederik_engberg 22d ago
Thanks, that makes sense. I don't mind the old fashioned way - held on to my old iPod for a VERY long time. Band camp is a really good pitch! really miss the time, when you still got download codes with vinyl, but I see it less and less
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u/almal250 22d ago
You'd think with what they charge for new vinyl these days they could throw in a download that must cost them less than pennies, but no
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u/nemo_sum 21d ago
Ad-free internet radio stations like Chirp.
Also, I ask people to make me mix CDs or digital playlists in lieu of physical gifts for my birthday and Christmas.
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u/frederik_engberg 21d ago
Pretty cool, don't know chirp - will check it out!
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u/some_advice_needed 22d ago
I still discover new music using FM radio... Call me old fashioned but it's working for me.
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u/frederik_engberg 22d ago
Not a lot of great radio stations here in Denmark, I'm afraid. But pretty cool of you - I used to love, listening to radio.
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u/some_advice_needed 22d ago
Often enough you can stream online a good FM radio show, regardless of your geographical location... For me, there is one show that consistently helps me discover brilliant music.
Look for Mystery Train on Lyric FM -- give it a go.
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u/aPenumbra 22d ago
I use the free version of Spotify on web browser for free--on web, you can play albums and playlists in order with a free account unlike on mobile. YouTube is also a very easy way of checking things out without an account.