First air date March 2008 | Website www.traxxradio.com | |
Format Indie, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative | ||
Traxx Radio, stylised as traxx, is an independent digital media broadcaster based in Brisbane, Australia. Its mission statement is "to support independent artists by connecting listeners to music that has meaning for them". It first started broadcasting in March 2008.
The station's staff consists of only its Station Manager and Music Director. It is funded by donations from listeners and sponsorship deals.
Programming and content
The station primarily broadcasts indie rock, indie pop and other indie subgenres. It broadcasts live from its Brisbane studio 24 hours a day via two MP3 streams—56 kbit/s and 128 kbit/s. It uses Icecast streaming technology. Its programming consists of one weekly, locally produced flagship programme and four pre-packaged programmes from podcast producers around the world. The remainder of its schedule is solely indie music with occasional live presentation by its staff.
The station is often credited by independent artists for supporting their career.