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How do you decide on new music to buy?

What prompts you to buy new music, especially music from artists you're not familiar with? One of my favorite ways is to pick up on a thread or a review of an artist or genre that sounds interesting, and then head over to www.allmusic.com to read about them and similar bands. I often then buy a CD from the ones that sound most interesting and have received high ratings at that site. It isn't bullet-proof by a long shot, but I've found a lot of good music I wouldn't otherwise necessarily have found.

What's your strategy?

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I share music with friends (word of mouth, mp3's.) I read reviews in Magnet and on the web. I keep up on the goings on of musicians I enjoy and their side projects. Certain small record labels have good taste and you can sample new bands on their label on their web site. Matador and Thrill Jockey are a couple that I'm familiar with. Finally going to live shows is a good way to not only see the bands you enjoy but also hear new groups and get into your local music scene (be it rock, jazz or whatever.)

So much good music. -Karl
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