FatCat Radio Network
The FatCat Radio Network is an award winning 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.
History
FatCat Radio, based in Rockford, Illinois, was founded in December 2001 by indie music fan and supporterOne 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 several online music distributors (OMD's). A complete overhaul to the website in the summer of 2006 led to the addition of live programming airing five days a week.
FatCat Live
Live webcasts of the following programs:
The Indigo Lounge (blues)
Center Stage (various)
The Little Big Show (various)
The BIG Show (rock)
A'Swepe Hour from Somewhere in Texas (prog rock)
Other programming includes:
Play It Again Sam - rebroadcasts of each of the live programs
Auto-Pilot - the computer randomly plays songs from the various shows as well as some exclusive tracks.
The Dark Alley - rock/metal program that aired live from Sept '06 until Nov '07 (on hiatus)
Broadcast Schedule
As of December 2007, listeners from 50 different countries have been confirmed.
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.
Selection of FatCat Radio Artists
Rhino Bucket, American Dog, Broken Teeth, Johnny Mohawk and the Assassins, Nine Pound Hammer, Rebolt, Dirty Kings, Last Stone Cast, Thirty 2 Life, Heatseeker, Color of Darkness, Country Bob and the Bloodfarmers, Interfear, Full Stack, Reverend Blue, Big Harmonica Bob, Bumpkin, Copper Lion.
Awards, Accomplishments
2008 Nominee Best Internet Station International Online Music Awards
2008 Nominee (multiple) Best Internet DJ International Online Music Awards
2008 Nominee Outstanding Contribution to Online Music International Online Music Awards
2007 Nominee Best Internet Station International Online Music Awards
2007 Winner Best Internet DJ International Online Music Awards
4 star rating from Radiotower.com
External links
Official FatCat Radio Network website
FatCat Radio Network on MySpace
See also
List of Internet Stations