Recently, I've been doing a lot of streaming Internet radio at work over my cheapo Panasonic CD/radio. I gotta tell ya', it has really opened my ears to a whole lot of new music. I'll hear something interesting, jot it down, then order it on Amazon (usually used, if I can).

It's easy to get caught up in the gear and forget that it's the music (or movies) that it's all about.

Some of my personal favorites are: icebergradio.com (they've got just about every genre and sub-genre out there) and jazzizradio.com (I usually click on Bistro Lounge). I have no affiliation to either, so these recommendations are solely from one music lover to another.

Next time you have some down time, give them a try.