MUSIC and the internet is a marriage made in heaven.

Few things bring out people's obsessive streak quite as much as music and, as the internet is the forum for obsessives everywhere, it is its natural home.

From pop star gossip sites to chatroom debates; leaked Oasis recordings to stacks of album covers, you'll find it all on the web.

A good first stop is Leonard's Lair (www.leonardslair.co.uk).

It's a personal site put together by the eponymous Leonard and unusually for a homespun effort it looks great. It features well balanced reviews giving you a good idea of what to expect and, as he covers both new releases and classics, it may bring some less obvious gems to your attention.

An interesting site that allows you to listen before you buy is vitaminic (www.vitaminic.co.uk).

This is a great idea and is a perfect site to get lost in listening along to music clips and tracks. It covers everything from classical to electronica, so you are sure to find something here that you'll find interesting.

Should you be into creating music of your own, the www.musicians-web.co.uk site lets you find like-minded musicians.

Operating on a regional basis Musicians Web has 17 sister sites, one for each area they cover.