Eli5: How would people back before the internet get information on unknown bands

Question

Like take pink Floyd before dark side of the moon they were pretty unknown in America so how would a fan in America find out about there albums and stuff, same with king Crimson.

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

College radio stations played unpopular music.

You used to be able to buy magazines for $5-10 which also came with a 10-20 song list of random artists.

There was a time when lots of music was on MTV, and you could watch 120 Minutes and similar shows late at night to see unknown bands.

As others said, watching one band at a bar often meant you got to see 2 or 3 other opening acts.