Turn it up or turn it off, that's what I always say! An avid music fan, I'm always perusing the blogosphere to hear new tunes and read positive rock reporting. This week, I'm pumping my fist for the bloggers who are eager mix-tape makers turned writers. As Jason Lee's character in Almost Famous says, "We play for the fans, not the critics." Blog on.

SixEyes brings you hand-picked, streaming playlists and links you to sites where you can listen to new indie albums.

LargeheartedBoy posts daily legal downloads and peppers the site with pop culture. Points for sweetest name.

SaidTheGramophone posts with love, in their own words. These guys were on the forefront of mp3 blogging and focus on supporting the independent artists they love. Songs are removed after being posted for a few weeks, so check often.

SweepingTheNation links you to live music and has a YouTube video log. They've also launched a Muxtape Challenge, a project which encourages readers to compile a 12-song playlist for any year between 1967-2007.

Missing Toof has such varied music taste that you'll feel like you're on a road trip with 4 different iPods.  From up-and-coming indies to DJ's to music you forgot you loved, just click til you find something to move your soul.  Or at least your booty.

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