Music Mags

Clunge · 10-11-2005, 08:27 AM

So then, what does alt/indie read? I've been searching in vain for a magazine that offers a half decent amount of album, single and gig reviews each week or month.

And please do not suggest NME.

Tomahawk · 10-11-2005, 08:35 AM

I say this every time they're brought up here, but music magazines are basically all trash. Especially since it's so easy to find good reviews and news online, for free.

I'll sometimes grab a Rolling Stone to read on the train, but I usually regret it.

Clunge · 10-11-2005, 08:39 AM

I kind of have an alt. motive for teh thread, I need to find a magazine with a decent length review of any rock gig really to use as model for part of my English coursework (gig review).

Any ideas?

Kyle · 10-11-2005, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clunge

I kind of have an alt. motive for teh thread, I need to find a magazine with a decent length review of any rock gig really to use as model for part of my English coursework (gig review).

Any ideas?

could you not get a review off of the internet?

Clunge · 10-11-2005, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle

could you not get a review off of the internet?

I could use that as a third model, but I'd prefer to have two hard copies (scans) of a real magazine as I can comment on far more features (eg. layout, typography etc) instead of just a text review off the internet.

ATM · 10-11-2005, 08:59 AM

Wonkavision is my favorite.

http://www.wonkavisionmagazine.com/

Kyle · 10-11-2005, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clunge

I could use that as a third model, but I'd prefer to have two hard copies (scans) of a real magazine as I can comment on far more features (eg. layout, typography etc) instead of just a text review off the internet.

In that case I don't really know any good ones. The only magazine I really buy is total guitar and I don't know why because its pisss poor, the reviews in there are also shocking. I suppose Q can be ok, but on the whole quite poor

Clunge · 10-11-2005, 10:10 AM

Hmm, does anyone know if Melody Maker still exists?

(Hail to the thief) · 10-11-2005, 10:22 AM

Altranate Press sucks

Spin is pretty good, fun for a long car ride/plane ride

and I personally like this obscure magazine called Grooves. (electronic music)

Luxor · 10-11-2005, 11:14 AM

Magazines on the whole are lame. Too many advertisements, not enough content. Not to mention the content usually blows as well.

The Ashtray Girl · 10-11-2005, 12:52 PM

I'm a big fan of Filter, Clash is also quite good, and Q has its moments when it's not being insanely list-orientated. And Word is also quite good, although that's not just music.

Holyed · 10-11-2005, 12:54 PM

I get Q every month, its probably not the best, but if you get it postal ordered its pretty cheap for such a pack-filled magazine, some features can be pretty good and it gives a good listing for gigs/listening and stuff.

mr_jackalope · 10-11-2005, 12:58 PM

Paste and Filter are very, very good. Mojo is great as well, but focuses a lot more on the past. New Music Monthly is very good because it comes with a CD full of interesting singles, but is very expensive. I'd reccomened Paste the most I think.

justpaul28 · 10-11-2005, 01:04 PM

If you're from the UK you should trying getting MOJO or Uncut. They do (on the whole) honest critical reviews on a wide range of music. I'd reccocmend MOJO especially, they do good free CDs as well.

Zmev · 10-11-2005, 01:11 PM

Spin usually, but Q is good.

Clunge · 10-11-2005, 01:38 PM

Out of all of these, which one usually has the longest gig reviews?

Also, how easy are magazines like Paste to find?

Danzo · 10-11-2005, 02:39 PM

Sometimes I'll buy the NME if I'm bored and have 30 minutes to spare/it comes with a good CD (my secret shame). Every now and again I'll buy Mojo/Uncut/Q though.

I also buy Total Guitar every now and again.

Sam · 10-11-2005, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomahawk

I say this every time they're brought up here, but music magazines are basically all trash.

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Happymeal · 10-11-2005, 02:44 PM

I love the Rolling Stones issue with Jennifer Love Hewitt in the cover?

The NPC · 10-11-2005, 03:02 PM

Local fanzines.

10-11-2005, 08:27 AM	#1
Clunge Bake A Cow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Taunton/Cardiff Uni Posts: 5,288	Music Mags So then, what does alt/indie read? I've been searching in vain for a magazine that offers a half decent amount of album, single and gig reviews each week or month. And please do not suggest NME.

10-11-2005, 01:11 PM	#15
Zmev I smoke nugs Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 17,826	Spin usually, but Q is good.
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10-11-2005, 08:35 AM	#2
Tomahawk making plans for nigel Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: land of confusion Posts: 3,279	I say this every time they're brought up here, but music magazines are basically all trash. Especially since it's so easy to find good reviews and news online, for free. I'll sometimes grab a Rolling Stone to read on the train, but I usually regret it.

10-11-2005, 08:39 AM	#3
Clunge Bake A Cow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Taunton/Cardiff Uni Posts: 5,288	I kind of have an alt. motive for teh thread, I need to find a magazine with a decent length review of any rock gig really to use as model for part of my English coursework (gig review). Any ideas?

10-11-2005, 08:59 AM	#6
ATM Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 27,008	Wonkavision is my favorite. http://www.wonkavisionmagazine.com/

10-11-2005, 10:10 AM	#8
Clunge Bake A Cow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Taunton/Cardiff Uni Posts: 5,288	Hmm, does anyone know if Melody Maker still exists?

10-11-2005, 10:22 AM	#9
(Hail to the thief) how do you turn this on Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 270	Altranate Press sucks Spin is pretty good, fun for a long car ride/plane ride and I personally like this obscure magazine called Grooves. (electronic music)

10-11-2005, 11:14 AM	#10
Luxor Against Automation Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,363	Magazines on the whole are lame. Too many advertisements, not enough content. Not to mention the content usually blows as well.

10-11-2005, 12:52 PM	#11
The Ashtray Girl Catastrophe Waitress Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Great Gig In The Sky Posts: 2,483	I'm a big fan of Filter, Clash is also quite good, and Q has its moments when it's not being insanely list-orientated. And Word is also quite good, although that's not just music.

10-11-2005, 12:54 PM	#12
Holyed In-your-en-do Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 3,092	I get Q every month, its probably not the best, but if you get it postal ordered its pretty cheap for such a pack-filled magazine, some features can be pretty good and it gives a good listing for gigs/listening and stuff.

10-11-2005, 12:58 PM	#13
mr_jackalope May It Always Be Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Colgate University Posts: 1,552	Paste and Filter are very, very good. Mojo is great as well, but focuses a lot more on the past. New Music Monthly is very good because it comes with a CD full of interesting singles, but is very expensive. I'd reccomened Paste the most I think.

10-11-2005, 01:04 PM	#14
justpaul28 Shaolin Mercenary Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Posts: 112	If you're from the UK you should trying getting MOJO or Uncut. They do (on the whole) honest critical reviews on a wide range of music. I'd reccocmend MOJO especially, they do good free CDs as well.

10-11-2005, 01:38 PM	#16
Clunge Bake A Cow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Taunton/Cardiff Uni Posts: 5,288	Out of all of these, which one usually has the longest gig reviews? Also, how easy are magazines like Paste to find?

10-11-2005, 02:39 PM	#17
Danzo Pow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester, England. Posts: 117	Sometimes I'll buy the NME if I'm bored and have 30 minutes to spare/it comes with a good CD (my secret shame). Every now and again I'll buy Mojo/Uncut/Q though. I also buy Total Guitar every now and again.

10-11-2005, 02:44 PM	#19
Happymeal C'mon Son Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,590	I love the Rolling Stones issue with Jennifer Love Hewitt in the cover?

10-11-2005, 03:02 PM	#20
The NPC Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 17,929	Local fanzines.