This Ain't a Scene... It's a New Type of Radio
Ask any musician today to name a musical influence and Michael Jackson almost always makes the list.
Slacker Radio's Artist Showcase stations aim to build on that list and allow artists to play you their favorite artists, share the meaning they got from songs you might not have heard of, and, in the process, become your "ultimate personalized radio and music discovery resource".
The Showcase stations "delve into how artists personally connect to the music that they love, building connections with fans through the listening experience,” said Scott Riggs, Director of Radio at Slacker.
In its latest offering, Patrick Stump Radio, Slacker highlights the musical influences and solo music of the Fall Out Boy front man.
In the 2000s, (emo) rock band Fall Out Boy managed to avoid being lumped with similar bands mostly on the strength of the lyrics written by Stump and Pete Wentz, the bassist.
Stump, who modestly says in his Slacker intro, "I toured with a band called Fall Out Boy" during the past decade, shares his multiple influences as well as songs from his newly released solo album Soul Punk.
While Michael Jackson did make the list, less common choices like Hall & Oates, Herbie Hancock, and The Mars Volta also got a spot. What sets the Slacker experience apart from your typical "Favorites List" is the artist commentary and Stump's experience as a writer, musician and producer allow him to deliver.
"The station lets me share my story through the music I enjoy and the artists I respect while really reflecting on my personal musical influences,” Stump reflected. And if you're interested in hearing about "the moment at a Jay-Z concert that he will never forget", that story is in there too.
The growing partnerships between artists and a online music providers create opportunities for listener/artist relationships to develop. For example, Slacker Radio's growing Artist Showcase collection allows fans to connect with their favorite artists and give new listeners a neutral starting point from which to hear new music.
Even if you weren't a fan going in, give a station a chance, and odds are you'll find something to like.
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