Independent magazine celebrating the most visionary and inspiring, subversive & radical, marginalized and undervalued musicians, past and present–all genres covered.
An A-list cast of writers contributing to what is an extremely satisfying, straight-ahead music magazine. Print only.
According to editor Jim Austin, “Whatever the medium via which audiophiles choose to enjoy their music — you will be able to read about it and how to get the best from it in Stereophile.” Monthly music reviews, too.
An online guide to the artists, fans, and labels on Bandcamp. It’s a record store and music community where passionate fans discover, connect with, and directly support the artists they love.
An excellent guide to music discovery. Includes music reviews, collecting guides, audio gear, music blog, and more.
Independent websites for quality long-form writing on visionary and modernist music and culture, covering all genres with equal weighting. The Quietus treats the emerging artists of the genre-melting present with the same reverence the mainstream reserves for the stale canon of yesteryear.
A missing link between mainstream pop culture and the underground, it has a devoted readership for its reliability, precision, and character in music, television, and film. Great articles and music news, too.
Music Streaming Services
Apple Music offers high-quality audio and an easy-to-use interface. Create personalized playlists based on listening habits and preferences.
🟢 Lossless Audio
Known for its hi-fi streaming, Qobuz offers 24-bit hi-res output on all plans. Qobuz allows users to purchase albums and stream.
🟢 Lossless Audio
A music streaming service with a catalog of over 100 million-plus songs and a selection of apps available for desktop and mobile.
🔴 Lossless Audio
TIDAL offers high-quality audio and is considered a good choice for serious listeners. It also pays artists higher royalties than other services.
🟢 Lossless Audio
About
Jason Boucher is a seasoned digital marketer passionate about engagement. He leads social media marketing and digital advertising at Cookson Communications in Manchester, NH. He’s also a programmatic ad buyer certified in Google Ads Search and Meta Digital Marketing. Jason helps craft and steer digital strategies that hit the mark for a wide range of clients. His expertise includes social media strategy, digital marketing, advertising, SEO, and WordPress. A former speaker, he’s shared countless insights at #HigherEd industry conferences nationwide.
Jason’s interests extend beyond marketing. He’s a music enthusiast and former radio host. His passion for music was ignited during his college radio days at WUNH. He champions diverse genres, holding a special place for modern jazz, new wave, indie rock, and the Grateful Dead. His involvement in the music scene adds depth to his profile. Jason believes in music’s ability to connect, inspire, and educate.