music research techniques

[minikomi]

Having been confronted with the sensory overload that is 2nd hand record shopping in Japan, the question of where on earth to start now becomes that much more urgent

So I`d love to hear peoples techniques on how I can go out there with at least some idea of what I should be looking for. Blogs, mixes and word of mouth? Is there a better way?

 

[Woebot]

Having been confronted with the sensory overload that is 2nd hand record shopping in Japan, the question of where on earth to start now becomes that much more urgent

So I`d love to hear peoples techniques on how I can go out there with at least some idea of what I should be looking for. Blogs, mixes and word of mouth? Is there a better way?

chunky authorative music books is the way to go.

 

[borderpolice]

Giving up even trying to be comprehensive might be another way!

 

[carlos]

in this thread i mention my favorite music reference book The Rough Guide to Reggae and i still wish there was something like that for every genre

 

[zhao]

which areas are you currently navigating? different methods for different genres...

 

[Blackdown]

The sheer volume of the BBC radio output is pretty staggering. Check this link where each of these is a radio station broadcasting 24-7 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/. Check it on 'listen again' at any time.

I recommend specialist 1Xtra, specialist Radio 1 and the Asian Network.

 

[Freakaholic]

pick the ones with the coolest covers.