AMradio.co
Role
Founder / Creator
Founder / Creator
Founder / Creator
Time
May 2020 - Present
May 2020 - Present
May 2020 - Present
Background
AMradio.co (aka AM Radio Co-op) is a website I built and launched at the beginning of the COVID pandemic where I curated music mixes and conducted interviews with independent artists. Moving back to Toronto after 5 years in Germany just before lockdowns, this was about reconnecting with the local creative community via an independent platform.
AMradio.co (aka AM Radio Co-op) is a website I built and launched at the beginning of the COVID pandemic where I curated music mixes and conducted interviews with independent artists. Moving back to Toronto after 5 years in Germany just before lockdowns, this was about reconnecting with the local creative community via an independent platform.
AMradio.co (aka AM Radio Co-op) is a website I built and launched at the beginning of the COVID pandemic where I curated music mixes and conducted interviews with independent artists. Moving back to Toronto after 5 years in Germany just before lockdowns, this was about reconnecting with the local creative community via an independent platform.
Modelled after NTS.live, I coded the site from scratch which was primarily an exercise in me learning a bit more JavaScript in addition to my working knowledge of HTML/CSS. (I should note, I’ve since retired the live web radio stream but new and old mixes are still active.)
Modelled after NTS.live, I coded the site from scratch which was primarily an exercise in me learning a bit more JavaScript in addition to my working knowledge of HTML/CSS. (I should note, I’ve since retired the live web radio stream but new and old mixes are still active.)
Modelled after NTS.live, I coded the site from scratch which was primarily an exercise in me learning a bit more JavaScript in addition to my working knowledge of HTML/CSS. (I should note, I’ve since retired the live web radio stream but new and old mixes are still active.)
Since the aim of the project was more about highlighting a diverse array of artists, I took a somewhat utilitarian approach with the name (an ode to the golden age of radio) and visual identity too, intending for the work of the contributors, both the music and accompanying visuals, to really be the centerpiece.
Since the aim of the project was more about highlighting a diverse array of artists, I took a somewhat utilitarian approach with the name (an ode to the golden age of radio) and visual identity too, intending for the work of the contributors, both the music and accompanying visuals, to really be the centerpiece.
Since the aim of the project was more about highlighting a diverse array of artists, I took a somewhat utilitarian approach with the name (an ode to the golden age of radio) and visual identity too, intending for the work of the contributors, both the music and accompanying visuals, to really be the centerpiece.
Initially the logo was a simple yet somewhat cryptic linear icon, before I soon changed it to give just a bit more character or fluidity with this ‘gooey’ treatment. Below is a spot video and motion graphic I did when I launched it with the second “season” of the mix series.
Initially the logo was a simple yet somewhat cryptic linear icon, before I soon changed it to give just a bit more character or fluidity with this ‘gooey’ treatment. Below is a spot video and motion graphic I did when I launched it with the second “season” of the mix series.
Initially the logo was a simple yet somewhat cryptic linear icon, before I soon changed it to give just a bit more character or fluidity with this ‘gooey’ treatment. Below is a spot video and motion graphic I did when I launched it with the second “season” of the mix series.
While many of the contributors provided their own visuals or artwork from friends, the site was also a great way for me to occasionally explore different styles through my own illustrations or designs. I often did these incorporating paper, pens and/or collage, in an attempt to maintain that connection to more traditional media in my creative work.
While many of the contributors provided their own visuals or artwork from friends, the site was also a great way for me to occasionally explore different styles through my own illustrations or designs. I often did these incorporating paper, pens and/or collage, in an attempt to maintain that connection to more traditional media in my creative work.
While many of the contributors provided their own visuals or artwork from friends, the site was also a great way for me to occasionally explore different styles through my own illustrations or designs. I often did these incorporating paper, pens and/or collage, in an attempt to maintain that connection to more traditional media in my creative work.
The project went through ebbs and flows as life and work changed through the course of the pandemic and beyond. True to its ‘co-operative’ concept, I later partnered with a couple local more well-established web radio sites like True Connection FM and then FSR.live to contribute art and music, posted cross-platform between AM Radio and their own sites.
The project went through ebbs and flows as life and work changed through the course of the pandemic and beyond. True to its ‘co-operative’ concept, I later partnered with a couple local more well-established web radio sites like True Connection FM and then FSR.live to contribute art and music, posted cross-platform between AM Radio and their own sites.
The project went through ebbs and flows as life and work changed through the course of the pandemic and beyond. True to its ‘co-operative’ concept, I later partnered with a couple local more well-established web radio sites like True Connection FM and then FSR.live to contribute art and music, posted cross-platform between AM Radio and their own sites.
If you’ve made it this far, you might be interested in what I consider some of the best this project has had to offer. Aside from incredible and insightful contributions from inspiring artists like Joseph Shabason, Robin Dann (Bernice), Tim Rutili (Califone), James Baley, Fennec and many more, I am especially grateful for the experience of three particular mixes I undertook with a great deal of respect and research.
If you’ve made it this far, you might be interested in what I consider some of the best this project has had to offer. Aside from incredible and insightful contributions from inspiring artists like Joseph Shabason, Robin Dann (Bernice), Tim Rutili (Califone), James Baley, Fennec and many more, I am especially grateful for the experience of three particular mixes I undertook with a great deal of respect and research.
If you’ve made it this far, you might be interested in what I consider some of the best this project has had to offer. Aside from incredible and insightful contributions from inspiring artists like Joseph Shabason, Robin Dann (Bernice), Tim Rutili (Califone), James Baley, Fennec and many more, I am especially grateful for the experience of three particular mixes I undertook with a great deal of respect and research.
These were intended to highlight timely social movements in recent years and provide a certain creative or musical perspective for Black Lives Matter, Indigenous reconciliation in Canada, and Free Palestine. Each mix was made with contributions from a visual artist identifying with those groups. As artifacts of the time and people they intend to reflect, these collections mean a lot to me and I hope perhaps had some positive impact on listeners too.
These were intended to highlight timely social movements in recent years and provide a certain creative or musical perspective for Black Lives Matter, Indigenous reconciliation in Canada, and Free Palestine. Each mix was made with contributions from a visual artist identifying with those groups. As artifacts of the time and people they intend to reflect, these collections mean a lot to me and I hope perhaps had some positive impact on listeners too.
These were intended to highlight timely social movements in recent years and provide a certain creative or musical perspective for Black Lives Matter, Indigenous reconciliation in Canada, and Free Palestine. Each mix was made with contributions from a visual artist identifying with those groups. As artifacts of the time and people they intend to reflect, these collections mean a lot to me and I hope perhaps had some positive impact on listeners too.
'Red Face Alhambra Lime' by Curtis Talwst Santiago (2019)
'Red Face Alhambra Lime' by Curtis Talwst Santiago (2019)
'Plastic Indian' by Caroline Monnet (2011)
'Plastic Indian' by Caroline Monnet (2011)
'The Camp #1' by Ala`a Albaba (2022)
'The Camp #1' by Ala`a Albaba (2022)
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