Myspace

It is hard not to talk about Myspace when talking about free and legal streamed music. Not that I have things to say here that most people do not already know. But it just seems to me that a lot of my friends keep forgetting about myspace as a good - even if temporary - alternative to illegal downloads.

Like for most people, Myspace is what I use when I hear about a band and want to check out what they sound like. In the past, I would download their album straigt away without thinking twice. But then I would always end up with tons of albums on my disk that I wouldn't really like or just wouldn't have time to listen to. Considering that pretty much every band (from the most obscure amateurs to the most mainstream ones) now have a myspace page, the possibilities are endless.

The other good thing about it, even though it might sound like a cliché, is the interractive aspect of it. I did find myself a couple of times sending messages to bands or musicians that I really liked and was always really pleased to receive a reply from them. Besides, if you have a band and a Myspace page yourself, you might even find yourself in the pleasant position of receiving messages from people that actually like your music too!

I aslo quiet like checking what influences a band that I like lists on its profile. It's always inspiring. Plus it is even easier with the "top friends" functions showing what bands and people the band is friend with, with a direct access to their profile and music. I have discovered quiet a lot of band like this.