SiN

yeap yeap..IRC is a great way to get mp3 rels.

here's what i do -

use an online IRC search engine. there are several, but i like 2 the most -
http://www.ircspy.com/
http://www.packetnews.com/index.php

another handy link to see some of what's relsd in the mp3 scene - http://www.mp3hq.net/index.php

lastly, i strongly suggest using XDCC Klipper -
is a little mIRC addon that makes it easier to get things from xdcc bots - either by automatically listing the packs in a separate window (doesn't always work like it used to tho, i think some bots/chans have configged to make this not always work) OR you can right-click a bot, and either get a pack # or list packs..
there are other features too, but thats all i do.

go here for the Klipper http://members.lycos.co.uk/xdccklipper/

oh, and for channel recommendations - my favourite is #mp3z-techno-dance on server irc.infected-irc.com - if you like that sort of music, there's shitloads there

good luck!

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