The Revolution Will Be Streamed

• Boston’s online radio revolution just went indie — Indie617, a new destination for music discovery and emerging artists, is set to launch next Monday, April 2 at 2pm ET. The brainchild of President/Managing Partner Paul Driscoll and General Sales Manager/Managing Partner John LaVasseur, Indie617 is being spun off from Boston.com’s RadioBDC as an independent entity and company.

After establishing a new template for online rock radio, Boston Globe Media is pleased to facilitate a smooth transition as RadioBDC evolves and branches out into Indie617, powered by a distinguished team of radio personalities, including longtime Boston radio vets Adam 12 and Julie Kramer.

If you currently have the RadioBDC app you will notice the change in branding shortly after the launch. Driscoll said, “This company marks a new day for Boston in independent media, as Indie617 promises a musical selection that can’t be found anywhere on the dusty FM dial.” He added, “Indie617 is our next phase of evolution, a source for new music and emerging artists not heard anywhere else. The sound is one that reflects our Boston base, combining homegrown talent with national artists. While this move forward is exciting for us, we’ll also remember our roots. Boston.com was the perfect home for us as we launched the first digital streaming radio station in Boston. Indie617 carries on that tradition.”

Jane Bowman, VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Boston Globe Media, remarked, “It’s gratifying to watch what was incubated as part of Boston.com a little over six years ago expand as its own business. I’m proud of what we built together and excited to see where they take it as they spread their wings.”