Wrapping up this music themed mini-week on Creating Lifelong Learners, here are three music related podcasts I subscribe to:
Sound Opinions
from National Public Radio (home of This American Life) comes what they call the world’s only rock ‘n’ roll talk show. Based in Chicago, they’re the Siskel and Ebert of pop music. My favorite shows have included classical album dissections and analysis of particular genres like funk and disco. They also have interviews with established artists and have all their old shows available from their web site. The elevate the discussion of rock ‘n’ roll to serious criticism. I’ve discovered lots of new music from the podcast.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
I’ve also discovered new music from this podcast which features live performances by artists you’ve heard of and some you haven’t.
KEXP Song of the Day
This podcast gives you a free song every day. Most of the songs I don’t like but every four songs or so you find a winner. Looking at the past episodes, I find many songs I already own. This is also a good way to discover new music.
Bonus
If you become a fan of iTunes on Facebook you get occasional free tunes in addition to the free weekly selections on iTunes. You’ll have to endure Facebook advertising from iTunes in exchange.
Barely Legal Radio
I talk about this one all the time. If you’re interested in the legal side of the music business or are in a band that’s starting out, this show is for you. It’s hosted by entertainment attorney and member of the Vandals, Joe Escalante.
Any favorites to add?
Check out- WNYC’s Radio lab: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/ the sound editing alone will blow your mind.
Digital Campus: http://digitalcampus.tv/ “A biweekly discussion of how digital media and technology are affecting learning, teaching, and scholarship at colleges, universities, libraries, and museums.”
The Writer’s Almanac with Garriso Keillor- http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/
Daily poetry that will provide transcendence when you need it most…
I find it no coincidence that you posted this on my birthday. There is also the fact that I have stepped out of the Edu/Tech Blogosphere for the summer to catch up on some much needed listening.
NPR offers three podcasts that I would suggest, All Songs Considered, Live Concerts from All Songs Considered, and Second Stage from All Songs Considered. The first and the last offer up lots of new music, and some conversation. The Live concerts just helps me get over the fact that I can’t see shows based on my geography and those three little kids who need me.
RCRDLBL has a podcast that features all sorts of new music in a variety of genres.
Woxy.com Lounge Acts podcasts captures many up and coming bands perfoming live in their studios. There are also bit sof an interview here and there.
Thanks for the tips on the others, I will be checking in on them soon. Also, I do attempt to maintain a music blog, feel free to check it out:
http://ihavemadeyouamixedtape.blogspot.com
Thanks for the suggestions…and happy birthday. I will check out the podcasts and your blog.