About

NHAM is an online magazine-style platform aiming to help draw connections between indie musicians, fair distribution platforms and listeners, under a shared ethos.

The website is administered by @ethicalrevolution and @sknob, with contributions from the community including @ashnoodle, @babumenos, @inpc@go.mxtthxw.art, @Langile and @limebar. Thanks to all those already listed as well as the following (and others who know who they are) for your help in getting NHAM up and running: @axwax, @brothersoul, @DJUpNorth, @elsemusic, @futzle, @keefmarshall, @meljoann, @RobertaFidora, @socool, @stephan, @Ursinewave and @xylander.

Between NHAM and other initiatives in this space we hope to help develop the ecosystem which envelopes the platforms that currently support indie artists, bringing along all of the good things that Pitchfork, Bandcamp and Spotify combined* did (discovery, distribution (inc. attribution), fair artist payment, consent and trust (Thanks Keef for articulating these labels in your post!)). Interoperability and community are key to making that work.

*Pitchfork-wise: Quality reviews people enjoy reading and feel they can trust.
Bandcamp-wise: Radio discoverability, access to previews, full purchases, catalogues, fair artist payment etc.
Spotify-wise: Standalone player and ability to create playlists and now-playing queues.

Inside Our Ecosystem

• We are in the process of imagining a new model to help independent music artists flourish.
• This imagining goes beyond individual platforms. (No one platform is going to be the new Spotify/Bandcamp etc.)
• It is an imagining of an ecosystem inside which multiple platforms, artists and listeners can all thrive by connecting with one another.
• The legacy of Radio Free Fedi which we must take forward is that this all STARTS AND ENDS WITH COMMUNITY.
• Safety is important – It should be a safe ecosystem for all.
• Defined by ethos, not genre: All genres welcome so long as fits with the community ethos: Is inclusive, independent, fair and positive.
• Encompasses all: Platforms, Labels, Stations, Collectives, Artists, Listeners etc.
• Interoperable, open source systems = A space to thrive.

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The NHAM Mixtapes were a precursor to this NHAM online music magazine and they are still going. You can find them here and read about them here.