Music Podcast
RSS Feeds
There are many online music podcast
rss feeds to
choose from online. For many of the feed
producers, a
podcast feed is a way to distribute non
mainstream
music that otherwise would not be able to reach
an
audience. These musicians are able to build a
following
and share their work from outside of a music
culture
that tends to keep out more niche groups. Because
the
music industry is oriented towards mass distribution
and
marketing, musicians and groups that aren't
believed to command
such widespread fandom are kept
out of the market.
Distributing some of their music by
podcast rss feeds,
however, lets them grow a small fanbase and
attract
listeners who enjoy their work. These musicians
may
support themselves by also selling portions of
their
work, or may decide to provide all of their work
for
free, as some do.
These musicians may, after growing a
fanbase who
enjoys their music podcast rss feed, parlay
that
popularity into music contracts within the industry.
By
proving that they can support a passionate audience
even
with their own meager efforts, a company can
sometimes be
convinced of the music's viability on a
larger stage. By
proving that the musicians can support
a dedicated audience and
can keep producing quality
work, the group or individual has a
better chance of
successfully getting a contract while
maintaining their
independent
style.