It doesn’t matter whether you’re a hopeful beginner or the most experienced musician or even simply a music fanatic; music blogs will come in handy to you especially if you are pursuing music full time. For starters, they are written by fellow fanatics who mostly give their viewpoint, experiences and authentic advice. You also get to stay trendy in your niche – whether it’s some upcoming personality, some new debut album, some nice beats or genre popping up – having knowledge in your area of expertise always puts you at a good front. After all, knowledge is power.
Some music blogs will give you teachings and tips in your genre or in the music industry in general. Whatever the case, here are some pretty amazing music blogs you’d hurt yourself by ignoring.
Pitchfork
Are you looking for classical new music or the latest glossy vibe in the music industry? Do you want to see some pretty ace reviews on different sorts of music and major players in the game or are you looking for the latest events in your genre? Pitchfork has been around for years and preferred by many a number of readers for its wide variety and coverage and genuity.
Brooklyn Melodies
From the minute you open their site, you are welcomed by a melodious instrumental that always seems to cool my nerves. The site offers more than just mere blogs – it gives you tips on classical dancing, ballets, musical instrument, and whatnots. The site is jammed with glamorous events and sessions for the Dubai market – but it does apply to one and all. As a matter of fact, their blogs are what inspired me to do some writing myself. Visit them and find your inspiration today.
Music Business Worldwide
If your aim is to stay afloat with everything in the name of the music atmosphere, this is your to-go site. The bloggers will keep you updated on a daily basis on insights, analysis, and news in the global music sector. Once you subscribe to their newsletter, your inbox will never fall short of the Rolling Stones and Nicki Minaj alike.
Aquarium Drunkard
Since 2005, this Los Angeles based blog has been at it offering their readers quality features, interviews from the who’s who in the industry and mp3 samples and sessions. It goes ahead to bridge contemporary sounds with the Country, Soul, Vintage, Garage, Psych, Folk, Funk, R&B, and beyond. Their well-mannered and properly-narrated stories will sure get you hooked in no time.
For Lack of a Better Sound
Once in a while, it’s great to escape all the troubles of life and immerse yourself in some sensual poetry. From the auspicious title of the site to the melodious sounds and sensational poetry here, what more could you possibly ask for?
Gorilla vs Bear
The blog has been quite popular over the years that in 2008, it was voted out as “Blog of the year,” by URB magazine. In fact, in that same year, the Rolling Stone had mentioned it as the best blog so far on the web. It only offers information on music artists of the day – not focusing on any particular genre. What’s more, the site hosts an award-winning 2-hour show on the popular Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. From time to time, they have been seen participating in live shows in the areas of Austin, Dallas and beyond.
The Wild Honey Pie
Closely named after a Beatles’ song, the music blog saw its initial phases in 2009 back in London. It was a destination site for the top emerging music and slowly spread to Manhattan and later on Brooklyn in 2010. Soon, Eric Weiner was on the road with flip video cameras alongside zoom audio cameras to record and shoot live music videos with willing artists. At the moment, the blog prides itself on having partnered with different major bands and still offers an independent source for the greatest and latest tunes.
Fake Shore Drive
If you’re looking for blogs for musicians that offer you a piece of the meat too, well, you just found your jam. This Chicago-based has had a deeper focus on Chicago’s Hip-hop and R&B scene for years. It has revolutionized to cover the Midwest urban music scene in its entirety. Moreover, it has changed people’s lives by providing peeps with a chance to submit their own music! How about that – a blog that lets you read and hears you out as you sing. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Music Think Tank
Aloha Hippies! Are you just a singer, or a singer with a hype for pen and paper? Primarily, the blog is managed by Hypebot and has hundreds upon thousands of articles. Of course, you cannot exhaust all the ones already posted, but you have a chance to be part of the community. Here, everyone gets a chance to write and publish their articles on the site. So, do you have insights on the music industry but do not have time to operate your own blog? Don’t keep your thoughts to yourself. What’s better, if you’re really good at it and your article receives good readership, it gets published again at Hypebot, giving you a better audience and popularity. Sing, write and read to know what’s up and what’s popping.
FACT
The most impressive thing about this music blog is its ability to predict the future! What do I mean? Since 2003, FACT has gained popularity for featuring future stars at a very early date. This youth-culture magazine offers exclusive video content on their online TV and as at 2018; it was termed as one of internet’s most renowned and influential music publication, employing a full-time staff based in the UK and US, coupled with its own branded video content. In fact, you can’t argue with facts about FACT.
What I love about music – when it hits you, never will you feel pain. If you do, get a chance to express it too in song or print. Get all the glassy gossip too as concerning different artists, upcoming ones and old disappearing brands. Get to know what’s making the music industry as it is and possible opportunities for you to dive for. It doesn’t have to be all-read for you. It can be read and pay – good pay for that. Whatever it is you seek, the mentioned blogs will be sure to provide and offer so much more. Have fun in your reads, buddy!
