{"id":49658,"date":"2019-05-07T11:13:44","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T10:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=49658"},"modified":"2019-05-07T11:13:44","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T10:13:44","slug":"keeping-your-finger-on-the-pulse-discovering-new-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2019\/05\/keeping-your-finger-on-the-pulse-discovering-new-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Finger On The Pulse: Discovering New Music"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most of us love a trip down memory lane when it comes to listening to music, but it\u2019s also exciting to discover new bands and tracks. If you\u2019re always on the lookout for up and coming names or you\u2019re keen to make sure that you\u2019re the first in your friendship group to share news of the next big thing, here are some steps to keep your finger on the pulse.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Turn Up On Time For The Support Acts<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may buy a ticket for a concert based on the headline star, but don\u2019t miss out on the opportunity to see the support act too. Support acts often go on to sell out their own shows, and you might find that you become a superfan from day one. In most cases, arriving at a venue a couple of hours before the main event kicks off will enable you to get more for your money and potentially discover an artist or a band that is right up your street. It\u2019s always worth remembering that even the biggest names had to start somewhere. For some fascinating backstories and an insight into how the world\u2019s most famous musicians rose to fame, check out this piece https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-lists\/100-greatest-artists-147446\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Listen To Recommended Tracks<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you use a music streaming<\/a> service, you might notice that occasionally, your playlist goes off-piste and a track plays based on the music you have in your library. When you look at your homepage, you may also see a list of recommended tracks or artists. Services like Spotify use your preferences to create suggestions. While you may want to devote your time to songs you already know and love, it\u2019s worth exploring recommendations. If you don\u2019t already have access to a streaming service on your phone or tablet, take a look at this article https:\/\/setapp.com\/lifestyle\/apple-music-vs-spotify<\/a>. If you love music, it\u2019s well worth weighing up your options and getting an idea of what kinds of features and perks signing up to Spotify or Apple Music will offer.<\/p>\n

Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reading is beneficial for everyone who has any kind of hobby or interest. If you\u2019re a music fan<\/a>, and you want to stay ahead of the curve and find out about new bands or up and coming singers before the masses, reading is a great way to do this. Follow blogs, read magazines, and get to know people with a similar taste in music. Look out for articles shared by music industry insiders and features that shine a spotlight on new talent.<\/p>\n

Tune Into New Music Shows<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some radio stations are famed for playing crowd-pleasers and chart-topping hits all day, every day, but there are some that have shows and slots dedicated to new music<\/a>. By tuning into these stations, you\u2019ll have access to fresh tunes, as well as those that have already hit the headlines.<\/p>\n

Are you a fan of new music? Do you like to discover new bands and share songs with your friends? If so, follow these steps to make sure you\u2019re one step ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most of us love a trip down memory lane when it comes to listening to music, but it\u2019s also exciting to discover new bands and tracks. If you\u2019re always on the lookout for up and coming names or you\u2019re keen to make sure that you\u2019re the first in your friendship group to share news of the next big thing, here are some steps to keep your finger on the pulse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":49660,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[2746,7,12133],"tags":[12747,21239,12,68,520,138,2455,3654,1951,21240],"class_list":["post-49658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editorial","category-music","category-news","tag-apple-music","tag-discovery","tag-music","tag-new-music","tag-radio","tag-rolling-stone","tag-spotify","tag-streaming","tag-superfan","tag-support-acts"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5yMhl-cUW","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":40510,"url":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2018\/09\/heres-the-secret-to-getting-superfans\/","url_meta":{"origin":49658,"position":0},"title":"Here\u2019s The Secret To Getting Superfans","author":"Essentially Pop","date":"19\/09\/2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Think of some of the most influential music of all time\u2026Beyonc\u00e9, The Beatles, Michael Jackson\u2026now think, what made these artists so successful? 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