I have an ongoing list of bands and albums to check out. Some of them I have already researched or heard but do not own, others I still need to do some reading up on. Generally, I use Allmusic to read about a band and, especially if there are numerous albums in their catalog, to determine those albums that are most immediately notable. Of course there are many amazing albums that get overlooked, but as a starting point this method has worked well so far.
If I want to hear what a band or musician sounds like, I use Pandora. This is a program utilizing data from the Music Genome Project, which is about the greatest idea ever. I highly recommend reading up on this program and project if you have not already. Math and music and more, yes yes yes. There is even a podcast where the music analysts talk about different techniques used by musicians.
Back to this ongoing list of music that I want to check out: in the margin I have listed these bands, and sometimes specific albums, in the section called "out of earshot." Suggestions and opinions on this list and its music are always welcome.
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