MusicRadar
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| URL | http://www.musicradar.com/ |
| Commercial? | Yes |
| Type of site | Music website |
| Registration | Optional |
| Owner | Future Publishing |
| Created by | Future Publishing |
| Launched | December 2007 |
MusicRadar is a music-making website featuring product and artist news, reviews, music lessons and social network functions like Facebook and Myspace. Launched in December 2007[1], it has nearly 40,000 registered users as of March 2008.[2]
It is owned by Future Publishing, and incorporates content from Future's monthly music making titles Guitar World, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar Techniques, Rhythm, Computer Music and Future Music. The site aims to be 'The place for music makers', from guitarists to producers.
MusicRadar's content is split into Guitar, Tech and Drums categories, although some content often spans multiple categories or is from an area of music-making outside MusicRadar's three main areas.
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[edit] Site Features
MusicRadar's core content comprises news, reviews, tuition and social networking features.
News is editorially written, and is largely centred on music-equipment and artist news. There are also blog-style posts and opinion pieces. MusicRadar also sends reporters to trade shows such as NAMM and Musikmesse. Product reviews reviews are editorially written, and accompanied by photos of the product and a summary box which includes pros, cons, a small 'verdict' paragraph, and an out-of-five star rating. Reviews are often supplemented with audio or video clips of the product in use. Users can also add their own comments and out-of-five rating. Tuition features lessons for guitar, drums and music technology, and sometimes more diverse subjects such as lyric writing and music promotion. Several lessons feature video footage, guitar tablature and audio clips, and there are also several 'guest lessons' from stars including John 5, Paul Gilbert, My Chemical Romance, Rodrigo y Gabriela and BK.
Social Network - Registering with MusicRadar gives users a profile which they can use to showcase their music by uploading audio and pictures, and to communicate with friends in a similar way to Facebook. Registering also allows users to comment on reviews, news stories and tuition, and use the forum. The profile section is currently in BETA development.
[edit] Other Content
MusicRadar offers free samples for computer-based musicians, although registration is required to download them. The site also features frequent audio interviews and podcasts with stars, and interviews to date include Zakk Wylde, KT Tunstall and Billy Sheehan.
