IndieFeed

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IndieFeed
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Hosted byChris MacDonald, Dirt E. Dutch, Eric Gordon, Hieronymus Murphy, Wess “Mongo” Jolley, Jaime Ravenet
GenreMusic
Publication
Original release2004

IndieFeed is a music discovery podcast, playlist and web service, founded in 2004, which offers new music from independent artists in the form of single song shows. Shows include a brief introduction, a featured music track, info about the artist and where to find more. [1]

Contents

IndieFeed comprises six music channels: Alternative / Modern Rock, Blues, Dance, Electronica, Hip Hop and Indie-Pop. Each channel is managed by a host who delivers programming within the constraints of the genre. [2] New and archived shows are available at no charge for download and subscription at the website and via iTunes Store. IndieFeed also offers playlists that grow throughout the month on music streaming services Spotify, Rdio and Rhapsody.

IndieFeed was named one of Apple's Best Podcasts in 2007 [3] and 2008. [4] In 2010, Mashable named IndieFeed one of 7 Essential Podcasts You Should Add To Your Playlist. [5]

Founder and host Chris MacDonald is current co-founder of HugeFan, an experiential marketplace for performers. He formerly chaired the Association for Downloadable Media, and was executive vice president of business development and operations at Liberated Syndication, the enterprise podcast service that hosts IndieFeed, and he is a frequent speaker on matters of downloadable and new media and direct-to-fan experiences. [6] Chris recently launched a beard care product line known as Beardashery. [7]

Content Submission

IndieFeed receives and reviews content submitted from artists through its website. All featured content is rights cleared, meaning that the owner provides permission to publish through IndieFeed. [8]

Hosts

IndieFeed channels are managed by a collective of curators, who host and produce shows featured on the IndieFeed network. Current hosts include:

Former hosts include:

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References

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  5. ↑ Sniderman, Zachary (November 23, 2010). "7 Essential Podcasts You Should Add To Your Playlist". Mashable.com.
  6. 1 2 "Chris MacDonald, iBreakfast Bio". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
  7. ↑ "Meet the Maker – Beardashery". Archived from the original on 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
  8. ↑ "Podcasts and Music Promotion". musiciancoaching.com. May 21, 2010. Archived from the original on November 20, 2011. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
  9. ↑ Eric Gordon Bio
  10. ↑ "Wess Mongo Jolley Bio". Archived from the original on 2011-10-10. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
  11. ↑ "Hieronymus Murphy, IndieFeed Author Page". Archived from the original on 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
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