Tired of Rihanna? Me too.

I like music -- all kinds. However, I like reading and listening to news far more. Most of my time and extra income is spent in these areas. Sometimes, though, you get tired of Zimbabwe and FannieMae and Barack, and even sometimes canonical reading and imputation and the culture of death. I just want to listen to some good music. Unfortunately, my books don't have a play button. The radio's not much help either. I'm always surprised upon my quarterly flip to the local top40 station to hear the same song I heard 3, 6, and 9 months ago. There's got to be more than Lil Wayne.

That's why I have gotten tremendous use out of NPR Music. They pull music from all over the place and make full-length songs available (and sometimes whole albums and live concerts). All Songs Considered is a great place for up-and-coming artists and albums. I often have need for good classical music when I need something to play at work without scaring the Middletown natives. And sometimes I'll even cringe through five heavy metal songs in the name of my friend, Justin Mullins. It's where I discovered the Fleet Foxes (great concert) and, yes, even listened to Missy Elliot's new single.

Check it out. You can set up your own playlist with hours of music and minimal advertising. You don't even have to listen to the commentary -- just scroll down to "Just the Music."