Good Ways To Discover New Music

If you are listening to podcast broadcastings, there are some good ways to discover great new music.

Here are a few podcasts that I’m enjoying daily basis. (All links to iTunes Podcast)

NPR: All Songs Considered

An eclectic mix of fresh music by emerging artists and breakout bands — from NPR.org’s Web-only music show. With host Bob Boilen. (description from NPR)

Recently featured artists: Explosions in the Sky, South by Southwest, The Good The Bad & The Queen, Lily Allen

The Current Song of the Day [MPR]

Music lovers from 89.3 The Current comb through mountains of music to choose the best new, independent, and unreleased songs to share with you each weekday. (description from NPR)

KEXP: Song of the Day

KEXP’s newest podcast will feature exclusive in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent musicians that KEXP thinks listeners should hear along with songs from more well-known artists. Delivered daily, Mon-Fri. (description from KEXP)

Recently featured artists: Arcade Fire, !!!, Mew, Peter Bjorn and John, The Album Leaf

Most of music from these podcasts are indie music. So if you like mainstream music, these are not for you. But if you like to discover new music but don’t have enough time to explore by yourself, subscribe to these podcasts and be friends with them everyday!