When it comes to finding new music, online music blogs can be a great source. There are so many good blogs out there from band blogs to industry insiders shedding some light on how the business side of music operates. If you want to widen your own musical knowledge, then these five blogs should definitely go to your reading list.

The Blue Walrus

The Blue Walrus blog has been going on for a long time, as it first saw its daylight in 2006. The blog is a great insight into different aspects of the industry, as the writers all come from different music backgrounds and they have a wide variety of interests.

The blog is focused on introducing new music to its readers and it mainly talks about folk and indie music. The posts are often just simple music video uploads, making it a fantastic ‘read’ while you enjoy your morning coffee. You are guaranteed to find a new band to listen to on the Blue Walrus.

Gorilla VS. Bear

There’s plenty of exciting music being played on the other side of the pond as well and Gorilla VS. Bear is definitely one of the best US-based music blogs. The site is all about new music and you’ll definitely find plenty of future chart toppers from the blog.

The great thing about the blog is that even though it has won all sorts of accolades it still manages to feel authentic. When you find a band on the blog, you know the writers find the band exciting as well and don’t just promote it for the sake of it. There’s also plenty to do from videos to photos on the blog.

TinMan London

If you like your music blog with a bit of street attitude, then TinMan London is a great site to bookmark. The blog is all about urban music and you can even read about the hottest fashion tips from the blog. Although it focuses on urban styles, there are still plenty of music genres to choose from, as you can find new talent in hip hop as well as pop.

London is naturally a big music capital of the world and the blog is a great place for spotting new talent. Occasionally there’s also talk about the big names in music, as they entertain the London crowds, but it’s mainly all about new, fresh talent – just the way we like it!

The Daily Swarm

Music is much more than just a selection of new bands and if you want to stay on top of the industry, then The Daily Swarm is a must-read blog. The focus of the blog is mainly on music news, although you are bound to discover new talent there as well. It’s just the right blog to read while you are stuck in a traffic jam.

The layout makes it easy to see everything at a glance, although the site is currently going through transformation, which might mean there are new things on the horizon. There are also plenty of videos to look at if you aren’t very keen on reading long stories.

Largehearted Boy

One of the quirkiest and coolest music blogs has to be the Largehearted Boy blog. If you love music and books, then don’t forget to bookmark this page. You’ll read about exciting indie rock bands, but you’ll also find out what inspires musicians – not to mention a ton of great books to read!

Perhaps more importantly, there’s a lot of great music to download for free. You’ll get to enjoy weekly selection of new and old music. The blog is perfect for slowing down after a long day and it will definitely bring out the artist in you.

The above music blogs will offer you plenty of new ideas and inspiration this year. Don’t forget to take a look at the rest of our blog either for more music news, bands and tips!