In a world flooded with podcasts, we suggest a collection of radio shows by San Francisco Chronicle’s music expert Joel Selvin. They are full of gr8 music and some music facts. The hour-long show called “Selvin on the City” is full of little known songs from the many famous recording artists Joel has covered over the years. One in particular is about the legendary music mogul Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records. This podcast starts with Mr. Ertergun’s early recordings, and it discusses some interesting facts about the history of Atlantic Records. From singing with Ray Charles to signing the Rolling Stones this podcast is loaded with musical history gems.

Superfan2011.com, we congratulate your efforts. Starting in Superfan2009.com, you’ve found hundreds of mp3s free for download, posting them at your websites. We salute you. What a herculean accomplishment! You have posted 365 songs in 2009 and the same in 2010. So far this year you have posted over 200 more mp3s. This year’s selection of instrumental music is brilliant. Please keep the music flowing.

How novel: MP3 bloggers have created an online cloud backup business @ ElephantBackup.com. These bloggers are selling unlimited backup for a reasonable price. Also you can also find gr8 mp3s for free download. One such MP3 is “The Color of Industry” by Radiation City. Not Motown, not Northern Soul, this song is unique, with a meaningful message.

Find a top quality version of “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by Paul Whiteman with Bob Lawrence among the best link collection of Big Band and Swing 78′s ripped for free mp3 download at Publicdomain2ten. The collection also contains works by Ma Rainey, Betty Roche, The Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Charleston 7, Mamie Smith & her Jazz Hounds, Billie Holliday, and many more.

World renowned San Francisco Chronicle music writer, Joel Selvin, has produced some historically meaningful podcasts of his radio show “Selvin On The City.” These podcasts are hosted at Opensourcemusic.com, and are full of music from famous artists you may never have heard. Relying on extensive music library and personal interviews these radio shows are entertaining and informative. You can enjoy the music and learn about contemporary music history. A perfect example is “Van comes to America.” This podcast about the early period of Van Morrison’s solo career is engrossing. All of these shows are free to listen to or download.

In 1927, the Victor Symphony Orchestra recorded The William Tell Overture for Edison Records. This piece was remarkably was well recorded, and the digital transfer is remarkably clean, featuring the powerful dynamics of this high quality orchestra. You can find it for free at Music2ten.com a wonderful source for filtered by quality free mp3s.

S.F. Music Expert Talks To Superfan Musiclover

The renown D.J. Dan Dellaripa, aka. Subverse agreed to meet at a secret location in the Bay Area and talk to Superfan Musiclover sometime in 2011.
Here are some snippets from that interview.

Superfan: Where did you come up with the name Subverse?
Subverse:  I was a big fan of hip-hop, and went to a lot of underground hip-hop shows in the Bay Area. I ran with a crew of bedroom MCs who would come over and rap to all of my beats. So I figured I was making the music that was under the lyrics, or another word for that is would be: Sub (below) the Verse (lyrics)

Superfan: What’s the concept behind Subverse2ten.com?
Subverse: I saw the mp3 format as a way for artists like me to be heard. Forget getting on the radio, and electronic music was so far from the mainstream radar, that artists like Subverse would never get heard. So that’s what I wanted to promote artists that deserve being heard. Bassnectar is the perfect example. So I started a blog.

Superfan: What’s Next For You?
Subverse: I’ve started a new blog www.SFMusicSluts.Com. I’ve been an active participant in the San Francisco music scene for the past 12 years. I want to express my love of electronic music, my irreverent voice, and my DJ-ing experience to blast a unique view of the SF underground focused on heavy-beats and live shows. You will find us at the front of the dance-floor lighting the place up like 4th of July.