Forum: Finding Music on MySpace

I wanted to do a feature on artists that I have discovered through MySpace. The only problem is that I haven't really discovered any solely through the site. MySpace is great for finding out more information about bands you already know. I like that I can hear 4 or 5 songs from an artist that I may have read about elsewhere. It's great for finding out more about my local music scene, but I've usually heard about these bands elsewhere, as well, and looked them up on MySpace to hear more.

However, I wanted to discover a band on the mega-site from scratch. I did a few searches and it's just so damn massive. I get discombobulated. I don't know where to begin or where to stop. Is there a thing as too massive of a selection? I never thought there was before, but I am beginning to wonder.

I think I may try sticking to the networking side of MySpace. Look up a band that I know I like and then see what bands they have on their top friends. But is that cheating? Did I discover that band solely through MySpace or did I find them because a band I already liked recommended them?

I'm gonna keeo trying, dammit. I'm determined to find something on my own with no connection to any band I currently listen to. We'll see how long it takes.

How do you find bands on MySpace or do you run into the same problems as me? I'm anxious to hear your thoughts.