My Favorite Music Experiences of 2008

A recap of some of my favorite music experiences over the past year!

1. Bedhead Betty - This has been a great year for these guys and I wish them an even better 2009. The maturation process has been incredible. Good sound, good music, good experience. My favorite song they cover: Disco Inferno! If you haven't seen them, they are a must in 2009.

2. Pandora.com - Pandora is a site that allows you to type in a particular song then it plays songs it thinks you will like based on that choice. Definitely a fun experience and can introduce you to music you haven't heard before. Good choice for listening to while you work (for those who are not oppressed by "the man")

3. iTunes/iPod - no possible way that I can run these days with out my iPod shuffle and the music I download from iTunes. Technology never ceases to amaze me. If you haven't moved to an mp3 player, its time. I haven't purchased a CD in a year and have found songs that I had forgotten all about. Best find: "I Am What I Am" - that will take you back a few years.

4. iTunes/radio/international - Absolutely incredible that I can listen to radio stations in Hunary, Iran, France, Tamil, Sweden, etc. You can find just about anything you are looking for and its great to hear other languages. Definitely my top choice for music to listen to while I work (I am not oppressed by "the man"). A few of my favorite stations: Beatone (Austria), Best Radio (France), BNN (Dutch), Switch 1197 (Brisbane). There is also the eclectic group, the dance group, and the folk group that I peruse to find good stations. If you haven't, give it a try. It's certianly a departure from the same old music I hear on the local stations.

5. radiotower.com - access to free radio stations online. Just another way to listen to different stations, different music. There are stations that iTunes doesn't have.

6. Satellite radio - I listen to Sirius (well, until my antenna broke) and its definitely worth it. Not only are there quite a few music stations, but the talk radio choices are great. I listen to it online sometimes, but mostly when I'm in the car. The antenna broke recently and I am stuck with local radio. It is driving me crazy! Once you make the move to satellite radio, its hard to go back.

These are just some of my music experiences from 2008. Not only is there more than enough good music for anyone and their taste, but the ways in which you can access that music are varied. I listen to BHB when I want live music, satellite radio in the car, iPod when I run, and online radio when I'm working. Each is a vehicle for something different.

What were your musical choices in 2008?