FatCat Radio Network

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The FatCat Radio Network is a critically acclaimed internet radio station that's billed as your source for today's best independent music. FatCat Radio broadcasts a variety of music genres (including rock, blues, metal, and punk) by unsigned and small label independent artists from around the world.

1 History
2 FatCat Live
3 FatCat On Demand
4 Selection of FatCat Radio Artists
5 Awards, Accomplishments
6 External links
7 See also
8 References

[edit] History

FatCat Radio, based in Rockford, Illinois, was founded in December 2001^[1] by indie music fan and supporter One Angry Swede. Starting as a simple playlist on the original MP3.com, FatCat eventually launched a stand-alone website in April of 2004 featuring music provided by various online music distributors (OMD's). A complete overhaul to the website in the summer of 2006 led to the addition of live programming several days a week.

[edit] FatCat Live

Live webcasts of the following programs:

The Indigo Lounge (blues)
Center Stage (various)
The BIG Show (rock)
A'Swepe Hour from Somewhere in Texas (prog rock)

Broadcast Schedule

Other programming includes:

Play It Again Sam - rebroadcasts of each of the live programs.
Auto-Pilot - randomly played songs from the various shows as well as exclusive tracks.
The Dark Alley - rock/metal program that aired live from Sept '06 until Nov '07 (on hiatus).
The Little Big Show -various genre program that featured music 'a little less loud, a little less angry'. (Oct '06 - Jan '08)

As of May 2008, listeners from 60 different countries have been confirmed.

[edit] FatCat On Demand

FatCat On Demand is composed of three separate unmanned music streams powered by the online music distributor Soundclick. Listeners have the option to fast forward, repeat, download or purchase songs.

On May 19, 2007 FatCat On Demand 1, 2, and 3 held the top three positions on Soundclick's Rock (General) stations chart.

[edit] Selection of FatCat Radio Artists

Rhino Bucket, American Dog, Broken Teeth, Johnny Mohawk and the Assassins, Nine Pound Hammer, Dave Rude Band, Thirty 2 Life, Rockets To Ruin, Rawmania, Reverend Blue, Dave Arcari, Sean Costello, Alvin Jett and the Phat Noize Blues Band, Ray Schinnery, Mark Kerr .