Even if you don’t consider yourself a music lover, it is hard to find someone that isn’t touched by music in some way.  Like we all have a favourite movie, we all have a favourite song or style of music, or a particular song that means a lot to us and makes us think of a certain person or time in our lives.

Those with a passion for music often enjoy reading about music as much as they do reading about it.  We’re definitely in that group, so thought we’d help you embrace your own passion by finding the top 5 music blogs you should be reading (in addition to this one, obviously!)

Pitchfork

Pitchfork is a brilliant music website and blog that features everything anyone could ever want from an online music destination.

What makes Pitchfork really stand out is that, at first glance, it looks like it should be dedicated to a specific niche, but in reality it is just an awesome music site that gives a music lover whatever they’re looking for, no matter their specific passions.

With news, reviews, features, and brilliant editorials, this is the essential website for music lovers!

Resident Advisor

We go for something of a change of tack by looking at Resident Advisor, which is a website that looks specifically at the electronic music scene.

If electronic and techno music is for you, then you need to head over to this website right now and make sure it’s bookmarked and followed on social media.

Not only does it carry an array of news and other features to keep you up to date with what is going on across the electro genre, it caters for enthusiasts around the world with its global directory of electro clubs and events.  You also have the option of submitting your own event or club night.

Resident Advisor is the essential resource for electro fans across the world!

Pop Justice

We have absolutely no doubt that we’re going to get some funny comments for this one, but if you either a) like your guilty pleasures or b) have no guilt whatsoever and are an unashamed fan of pop music, then Pop Justice is the site for you.

The best thing about it is it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and knows exactly what it’s trying to achieve for its readers – see the section labelled ‘News’ to see what we mean.

All Hiphop

Another site that sits proudly and firmly in a specific niche, All Hiphop bills itself as the “world’s most dangerous site,” and there is definite danger of getting right into the hip-hop scene if you spend an extended amount of time on its pages.

Even if you don’t consider yourself a hip-hop lover, the interviews and features on the site make it a must visit.

Stereogum

Stereogum is another great website in the mould of Pitchfork, and while less comprehensive is still a brilliant resource for music lovers to discover and spend time reading.

It is particularly brilliant for those who want to discover what musicians of a bygone age and that aren’t as prominent today are now up to, but it also features plenty of current features and news related to the modern scene.

Check out these five great blogs now and ensure they’re essential reading as you seek your music fix.