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If you’re looking for new music to listen to, ask your family and friends for recommendations of bands or artists they like. When you hear songs you like, ask the people around you if they know the name of the song or the singer. Once you’ve found a few songs or bands you like, input their names into internet apps like Pandora or Spotify to help you find similar music. You can also find new music by going to concerts and listening to the opening acts, as well as by listening to genres that are new to you. If you want to learn how to listen and talk about music intelligently, such as knowing the context of the lyrics, keep reading!