The Internet is a great place for music information date.
There are also other sites that cater to more specific musical tastes and all are wellhop, indie rock, classical, rock, classic rock and pop music. Most of these sites are loaded with information without overloading you with capitalist undercurrents. Also searching the sites of your favorite bands' record labels can also provide you with good information, links to similar music and features on new bands you might be interested in.
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DJ Equipment
Internet Radio
Internet radio has become extremely popular over the years. Most of these sites are free and simply require signing up for their website. The choices in stations are immense, ranging from stand-up comedy to Australian R&B. Some sites allow you to type in your favorite song or artist, and they compile a radio station based on your musical tastes, specifically designed for ''you''. A rating system is usually found on this site, allowing you to rate the songs you hear. This allows the station to be based even more on your musical preferences!