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Sgt. Pepper Headed to the Rock Band Music Store Tomorrow
September was a big month for The Beatles in the gaming world when The Beatles Rock Band hit the market. I went crazy over it during a sneak peek at E3, and was not disappointed when I got my own copy. Although The Beatles have not always been so chummy with tech, times are a-changing as Sgt.
Website of the Day: Incredibox
Wanna have some mid-day fun? A cool site called Incredibox taps into your musical side by helping you make your very own beatboxes. To get started, just drag the types of sounds you want from sections like instruments, percussion, chorus, effects, and more into your little beatboxer guys t-shirt, and you'll start to hear the beat.
Website of the Day: Gnoosic
I know there're plenty of ways for you to discover new music online — from Pandora to my new fave, CitySounds — but I'm about to add another to your bag of tricks. Called Gnoosic, this website asks you point blank what bands or artists you like, works its analyzing magic, then spits out a list of recommended artists you might fancy.
Sure, it doesn't have a fancy interface like Pandora, but it's smart — it's a self-adapting system that has compiled thousands of band names from users, then learned what people like and don't like based on its rating system.
The Best Websites For Finding Live Music You Love
It's fun to rock out to your favorite tunes all day long at the computer, but there's something to be said for a live show! These three sites import your favorite music from iTunes and sites like Pandora and Last.fm, then help you keep track of when your most-loved bands are coming to town.
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Website of the Day: CitySounds
I'm always on the lookout for new music, and although Pandora does a pretty good job of "getting" my tastes and introducing me to new artists, sometimes I feel like I really just need to branch out and expand my musical horizons. What a better way to do that than to check out the most popular tunes from around the globe?
That's exactly what you get with CitySounds.fm — a world tour of music right at your desk.
Sing/Dance/Rock: 5 Upcoming Music Video Games
I hope you're ready to get your groove on because the next few months are bringing with it the promise of brand spankin' new music-based video games. And there's going to be something for everybody, whether you're into rapping, rocking, or scratching. Everybody who can feel the music, that is.
Should You Really Not Share Your iPod Playlist?
A study from the University of Cambridge focused on how we judge one another based on the contents of our iPods and came to the startling conclusion: Don't share your playlist with anyone!
Dr. Jason Rentfrow, who led the study, says that "we get a very strong impression about someone when we ask them what music they like," and that revealing what you listen to can “reinforce stereotypes and, potentially, social prejudices” about you.
Website of the Day: Bands in Town
It's all good to get your tunes fix with some of the best music websites, but sometimes you need to put down the headphones and see a live show.
To find who's playing in your city and to see when your favorites are coming on tour, check out new website Bands in Town. We've come a long way from reading the paper and flyers to find out when your next must-see (hear?) concert is going to be, and the new hotness is importing your Last FM and Pandora profiles to find out who your favorite bands are.
With All the New Music Games, Are You Still Into Guitar Hero 5?
You've got Band Hero, DJ Hero, Beatles Rock Band, Rapstar — the list of upcoming video games is a music lover's dream. But with all these new music-focused games, is there still room for the arguable originator, Guitar Hero, set to release its fifth iteration next month?
The new GH will feature a new guitar and the ability to import old Guitar Hero songs, and it will support four players for simultaneous playing.
Website of the Day: Drum Set
Chalk this website up as one of my new favorite time wasters! I found Drum Set totally by chance, and I am now officially addicted. Drum Set allows you to make some hot and frikky-fresh beats just by using your keyboard.
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