Suggestions for acoustic music venues in New Orleans? I'll be visiting NOLA in a couple of weeks and would appreciate some advice about likely spots to hear live music. My tastes run to acoustic Americana, a touch of twang okay, bluesy too, and I already have a basic notion of the more touristy Dixieland scene from previous visits (all of them pre-Katrina). As examples of my interests I would mention the Nawlins-based musicians Mary Gauthier and Anders Osborne (or at least his folkier side). Thanks!
posted by Rain Man on Nov 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Trying to identify an early 90s sorta ravey industrial track I only vaguely remember. [more inside]
posted by spartacusroosevelt on Nov 6, 2009 - 4 answers

What was this non-techno song I heard in Cambridge, UK dance clubs in 2005? [more inside]
posted by citywolf on Nov 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Can anyone ID the backing track on this youtube clip? [more inside]
posted by derbs on Nov 6, 2009 - 1 answer

Voice instructors in Las Vegas? I'm just a hobbiest... [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic on Nov 5, 2009 - 0 answers

PlaylistFilter: I like themed playlists, partly because I have broad taste and they help me link together songs from disparate genres and partly because I can play a playlist or CD that suits a given mood or situation. Help me build a love-themed playlist and find resources for good themed playlists? [more inside]
posted by notashroom on Nov 5, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm looking for a specific song with whistling in it. I heard it in a bar so I couldn't catch the lyrics but the song had a singing chorus and then a whistling chorus that it started and ended with (I think). It had had an upbeat tempo and seemed to only consist of drums, a bass line and vocals (as well as the whistling). The singing seemed to be in a monotone style except for the singing chorus. Any ideas?
posted by crios on Nov 5, 2009 - 17 answers

What is this tune? [little snip from a french movie]. Thanks in advance.
posted by [@I][:+:][@I] on Nov 5, 2009 - 9 answers

I want to start DJing - specifically mixing and mashing songs and learning to scratch. I only want to make mixes for myself but might someday want to play for a house party if my skills improve. I need your input on equipment and how to get started! [more inside]
posted by aceyprime on Nov 5, 2009 - 4 answers

how do i save a mix of songs on a usb stick in order? [more inside]
posted by anya32 on Nov 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Where in Portland, OR might I go to practice piano...for free/cheap?? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski on Nov 4, 2009 - 9 answers

I want to start an Irish band called the Peter O'Tooles. Might this be a problem? [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie on Nov 4, 2009 - 23 answers

What are some good songs about being on tour? [more inside]
posted by Potomac Avenue on Nov 4, 2009 - 92 answers

I just caught the end of a Ford commercial and am being driven insane by not being able to figure out what the song is and who sings it (I know it, just can't put my finger on it). Can anyone help? It's a male voice, he's singing "nah nah nah nah nah nah nah" Sounds a little indie rock on the folksy side. Please help me otherwise I'll obsess about it all night long.
posted by knmr76 on Nov 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Boyfriendbirthdayfilter: Do you know anything about buying mandolins? Please hope me! [more inside]
posted by radioamy on Nov 3, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm looking for piano-based rock bands that rock really, really hard. [more inside]
posted by JaiMahodara on Nov 3, 2009 - 27 answers

Help me find music about sexin' up Superheroes! I'm running an event based on Yoe's "Secret Identity" and I need background music that references a bunch of things and/.or sounds like something The Silk Specter would enjoy. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Nov 2, 2009 - 25 answers

I'm looking for an effective and hassle free way to sync small amounts of music (less than 6GB but more than 3GB) to my android phone. PC only. [more inside]
posted by Iananan on Nov 1, 2009 - 4 answers

I am working on a PhD in music theory and cognition. I hate wasting time, but sometimes my brain needs a break from reading/writing/listening/analyzing. Help me create a list of films and documentaries that relate in some way to my field so that I can stare at a screen sometimes and still feel like I'm feeding my unquenchable desire to learn about music and mind. [more inside]
posted by nosila on Nov 1, 2009 - 15 answers

Does anyone know where I can find the music of shibuya-kei artist Hi-Posi? [more inside]
posted by whiskeyspider on Oct 31, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I find good live music in Switzerland (or maybe Vienna or Prague or somewhere else) during the next few days? Or other interesting evening events? [more inside]
posted by little e on Oct 31, 2009 - 4 answers

Examples of really great music reviews? [more inside]
posted by cymru_j on Oct 31, 2009 - 15 answers

I desperately need music suggestions for a slide show featuring the Pacific Northwest. It can be anything-- vocals, instrumental etc. Please help.
posted by lanita333 on Oct 31, 2009 - 18 answers

What are your lesser-known or weird ways of looking for new music? [more inside]
posted by querty on Oct 31, 2009 - 37 answers

From the "hard to google" category: What's the name of/ where can I obtain a copy of the jingle that plays in the background of the Apple "Mac vs PC" ads? (oddly enough, it's for my halloween costume...)
posted by potch on Oct 30, 2009 - 9 answers

is there a "sound opinions" -like podcast for classical music? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Oct 30, 2009 - 5 answers

How best to stay on beat, then find out how I sound to an audience. [more inside]
posted by cmoj on Oct 30, 2009 - 9 answers

A lo-fi song with the main lyric "That's My Girl (Hey!)"? [more inside]
posted by meadowlark lime on Oct 30, 2009 - 11 answers

What is the song used in this YouTube video? I know it's kind of a stretch, but I can't get it out of my head! Recommendations of similar music are good too.
posted by DolorousEdd on Oct 29, 2009 - 10 answers

What is some good tropical music? [more inside]
posted by god particle on Oct 29, 2009 - 22 answers

Who are the best/your favorite not-well-known artists on BandCamp.com? [more inside]
posted by cashman on Oct 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Need more metadata for my music. I'm looking for track-by-track recording date/performers/composer/etc. mainly for jazz albums. Is there a source out there? [more inside]
posted by imposster on Oct 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I find affordable travel cases for my musical equipment? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Oct 28, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for recommendations of modern indie rock artists that aren't afraid to shred & solo - on the electric guitar, not a Casiotone. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Oct 27, 2009 - 41 answers

I'm going to be in Gainesville, Fl, this weekend for The Fest 8 and I'm wondering which bands I should see. With 200+ bands, there has to hidden gems here. [more inside]
posted by DumbPoet on Oct 26, 2009 - 13 answers

Should I buy a Pacemaker if I am not a DJ and don't have all that much dance music? [more inside]
posted by jonnyploy on Oct 26, 2009 - 6 answers

Does anyone know any simple Ubuntu music software for me to have fun composing with my eight year old son? [more inside]
posted by Sch01ar on Oct 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Is the soprano sax a good instrument for a 10 year old, and how am I going to find a reasonable quality instrument for her under $400 dollars? [more inside]
posted by singingfish on Oct 25, 2009 - 19 answers

I love the song "Touch Me" from Spring Awakening. Are there more like it? [more inside]
posted by mellifluous on Oct 25, 2009 - 6 answers

What is this music?
posted by Anything on Oct 24, 2009 - 6 answers

"Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles, "Here Comes Your Man" by the Pixies, "Here Comes My Baby" by Cat Stevens. Besides the name, these songs have some similar musical qualities. Any other songs fit (even if the name doesn't)? [more inside]
posted by Corduroy on Oct 24, 2009 - 33 answers

Calling all network experts...How can I make the music on my PC stop skipping? [more inside]
posted by st starseed on Oct 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Looking for rap songs with repeating sped up vocal samples from almost an entire verse or multiple verses of a song. That don't involve Kanye West. [more inside]
posted by cashman on Oct 21, 2009 - 18 answers

What are the 'best' bands/artists no one has heard of....from the 70's? [more inside]
posted by repoman on Oct 20, 2009 - 87 answers

Songfilter: help me find out what this early 90s era pop song that is stuck in my head is [more inside]
posted by MattMangels on Oct 19, 2009 - 7 answers

A little while back I heard a bass guitar player with some kind of amazing live looping set-up - what on earth was it? I keep wondering what he was doing. All I could see was that he was grabbing (sampling) things he was playing, as he was playing them (ie while he was continuing to play), using foot pedals of some sort, and then incorporating those loops into the rest of the track. Amazing. But how?
posted by monster max on Oct 18, 2009 - 20 answers

Please point me toward the very best classical organ music! [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Oct 18, 2009 - 18 answers

Can anyone help ID this song? [more inside]
posted by pcward on Oct 17, 2009 - 1 answer

What's the modern equivalent of a Casio VL-Tone? [more inside]
posted by dmd on Oct 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Modern Minimalist Orchestral Music Filter: Could you help me find music similar in mood and sound to a particular piece by Yoko Kanno? "Twinkle" on the Macross Frontier O.S.T.1 is beautiful and I want more! [more inside]
posted by Mizu on Oct 17, 2009 - 12 answers