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Indiefeed is a great idea. The format is simple. It’s series of podcast channels that cover a variety of different genres including indie pop, blues and alt rock. Each podcast contains one track, with a bit of info about the artist, release and where you can get hold of it. As the name suggests, the music is either self released, on independent labels or just  available from MP3 download.  The philosophy is also simple – give the artists some shine, and the audience might follow up by buying a download, going to a show, or just giving them some love.

I’m afraid can’t comment on most of the Indiefeed output, not having the first foggiest about what makes a good indie pop or alt rock tune. However, I know Indiefeed Hip Hop rocks!  Hosted by underground stalwart Dirt E Dutch, a/k/a The Dutchman, the series covers classic artists and neophytes alike, all displaying a level of verbal dexterity sadly lacking in most mainstream rap at the mo. So, recent editions have featured the return of Chubb Rock, a great collabo from B-Real of Cypress Hill and Damien ‘Junior Gong’ Marley, and posthumous beats from the late J-Dilla. But I’ve also been introduced to new artists such as Triple Ave, Mic Crenshaw and Sammy Cook.

The best place to check this out is via iTunes, where the archive goes right back three years. Myself, I wait until I’ve got a long journey and chuck a load of the episodes into a playlist, then hit shuffle. Dutch is a great presenter, the kind of voice that fits the music and who is obviously up on his subject without boring you with excess knowledge. The kind of voice you want from the radio, in fact, but get much too rarely. Go check it.

Oh, and if you get a chance to check out the other Indiefeeds, be sure to let us know what you think of them.

Tags: Dirt E Dutch, hip hop, Indiefeed, Podcasts

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