I've come to terms with the fact that I'm not as young and hip as I once was especially when it comes to the music scene. I would have to venture a guess that many of you are in the same boat that I am. I don't spend long hours in my car listenening to the radio. I usually either go with my newest collections of cds or I'm on sports talk radio. I like to flip to Q101 or my latest favorite 89.1 but this is pretty infrequent. ITunes is nice with their 30 second snippests to preview their songs, but I always scan the billboard weekly lists to keep myself up to date.
Personally, I tend toward the modern rock and mainstream rock single lists for the latest artists or new material from old favorites. Once a month is really plenty of time to spend on this site because the charts don't change too often. I'll usually find one or two immediate downloads, then I'll let those previews of the other tunes marinate for a few days. If I still remember the song, then it is probably worth the 99 cents. I'm certain that you can apply this method to any form of music whether it be dance, country, or hip hop.
Digital Ditty
I'll throw out a few personal favorites that have joined my download list off the recent billboard charts. I would start with Jars by Chevelle. This here is probably the most relevant local Chicago band producing music at the moment. I'm hoping to catch a live show in the coming years at a local club. If you want something with a bit different sound, I suggest you try out Uprising by Muse. They deliver some serious power in a slightly odd way.
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89.1 are you talking about the North Central College Station? Napervillians have enjoyed terrbile DJs playing whatever they want for years. It's a staple when I'm out that way.
ReplyDeleteIt's actually pretty good out here in the western burbs now. It is all rock all the time anytime that I've been in the car. It is a pretty good mix, but mainly modern stuff.
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