Band Top lists?

[JoeBannon]

Are there any band top lists?

[JoeBannon]

Anyone know what a top list is?

[songwritten]

No idea....or maybe I do and just have a different term for it. What is it?

[JoeBannon]

A top list is a directory of bands, but instead of the order being alphabetical, it's based on how many people have rated the band. So if a band has been rated by 10 people, it will appear above all those that have 9 or less. The reward is that the band near the top will get more visitors to their website and more promotion.

[songwritten]

Humm....didnt know that. How do you use these lists???

[JoeBannon]

Originally Posted by songwritten

Humm....didnt know that. How do you use these lists???

I've yet to find one for music. Here is an example I found for gaming sites (link below). All the sites you see listed link to this top list. Those that have sent the most appear at the top. They in turn get more people back from the list.

http://www.gamesites200.com/gaming/

I've looked for a band top list, but I've yet to find one. I think I may start my own and get bands to join. It's completely free and a great way to get more people to check out your site.

[songwritten]

Originally Posted by JoeBannon

I've yet to find one for music. Here is an example I found for gaming sites (link below). All the sites you see listed link to this top list. Those that have sent the most appear at the top. They in turn get more people back from the list.

http://www.gamesites200.com/gaming/

I've looked for a band top list, but I've yet to find one. I think I may start my own and get bands to join. It's completely free and a great way to get more people to check out your site.

I just googled it. I found something close, but it's from 2004. Not the same thing as what you just showed me though. It seems like a really good idea to start one. Let me know if you decide to start one.

[JoeBannon]

Ok, I've decided to do it. I registered the domain RisingMusic.com. I need to get a list of all the genres and get started. Am I missing any?

Blues
Classical
Country
Easy Listening
Electronic
Folk
Gospel
Hip Hop/Rap
Jazz
Kids/Family
Latin
Metal
New Age
Pop
Rock
Spoken Word
Urban/R&B
World

[songwritten]

hummm some people are really stingy about Alternative being its own type of music...I consider it Rock....but Alternative may be another. Other than that, I can't think of any you're missing.

[JoeBannon]

Alternative is definitely a sub-genre of rock, just like metal. I'll create a bigger list with all the sub-genres.

BTW, thanks for the MySpace add.

[grn]

Joe, need any help creating the site? I run several sites.

[JoeBannon]

Originally Posted by grn

Joe, need any help creating the site? I run several sites.

Probably what I need is ideas, suggestions, and people to test it. I have three web servers and a programmer, so that's not a problem.

BTW, what do you think of the logo and colors?

http://www.risingmusic.com

[andyhix]

So the band at the top of the list gets more views or listens, therefore getting more/better ratings, and further solidifies its spot at the top of the list? Sounds like soundclick.com to me.

[mx_mx]

Originally Posted by JoeBannon

Ok, I've decided to do it. I registered the domain RisingMusic.com. I need to get a list of all the genres and get started. Am I missing any?

Blues
Classical
Country
Easy Listening
Electronic
Folk
Gospel
Hip Hop/Rap
Jazz
Kids/Family
Latin
Metal
New Age
Pop
Rock
Spoken Word
Urban/R&B
World

How about punk/emo/screamo?

[grn]

is screamo even really music?

[mx_mx]

Originally Posted by grn

is screamo even really music?

Why yes, yes it is. Its emo - with screaming. Hence the name
Is hip hop/rap music?

[JoeBannon]

Originally Posted by andyhix

So the band at the top of the list gets more views or listens, therefore getting more/better ratings, and further solidifies its spot at the top of the list? Sounds like soundclick.com to me.

It is purely based on how many people you send, not ratings. So if some band starting out puts their link some place that gets it lots of clicks, they can take the top. You don't have to worry if the person will give you a vote.

[JoeBannon]

Originally Posted by mx_mx

How about punk/emo/screamo?

That is a sub genre of rock.

[mx_mx]

Originally Posted by JoeBannon

That is a sub genre of rock.

Isnt practically everything a sub genre of rock though? I would say screamo is closer to metal than rock

[JoeBannon]

Originally Posted by mx_mx

I would say screamo is closer to metal than rock

You are correct.

[cmhansen]

Where is acoustic? I don't see acoustic on your list. I need acoustic on your list. Acoustic, acoustic, acoustic. Don't lump me in with easy listening, I just hate that.

[JoeBannon]

Originally Posted by cmhansen

Where is acoustic? I don't see acoustic on your list. I need acoustic on your list. Acoustic, acoustic, acoustic. Don't lump me in with easy listening, I just hate that.

Acoustic is not a genre.

[gummblefish]

Originally Posted by JoeBannon

Ok, I've decided to do it. I registered the domain RisingMusic.com. I need to get a list of all the genres and get started. Am I missing any?

Blues
Classical
Country
Easy Listening
Electronic
Folk
Gospel
Hip Hop/Rap
Jazz
Kids/Family
Latin
Metal
New Age
Pop
Rock
Spoken Word
Urban/R&B
World

Ambient, Grunge, acid Jazz, Folk rock, Prog rock, Industrial, Garage! Im sure there are just afew more!

[gummblefish]

Oh yeah pyschedelic

[gummblefish]

And by the way before you tell me that these are sub genres or whatever, Isnt everything "world" music?