Some of my friends have asked what music websites I recommend.
Here's a few.
http://cmj.com/
http://www.filter-mag.com/
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/
http://www.newmusictipsheet.com/
http://elbo.ws/
http://www.spin.com/
http://www.undertheradarmag.com/
http://www.pastemagazine.com/
http://www.productshopnyc.com/htdocs/
http://www.npr.org/
http://isohunt.com/