Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glacer FM?
Glacer FM is an internet radio station founded in 2020, broadcasting unsigned and independent music 24/7/365 and worldwide in all genres.
What is Glacer Urban?
Glacer Urban is our channel dedicated to urban music culture. It plays only music genres like hip-hop, R&B and rhythmic music from independent and unsigned artists worldwide.
What is Glacer RCM?
Glacer RCM is our channel dedicated to acoustic roots, guitar-driven styles and electric/amplified genres. It showcases only rock, country, and metal music from independent and unsigned artists worldwide.
What is Glacer Mix?
Glacer Mix opens up to every other existing genre. The channel blends a vast array of styles including Pop, Alternative, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Dance, Reggae, House, Electronic, and World music, alongside traditional and African music genres.
How do unsigned and independent artists get exposure on Glacer FM?
Through the Glacer Underground channel specifically built for music discovery. The channel gives every emerging and unsigned acts a shot at live airplay in front of a global audience and music fans get to discover the hottest new releases on the channel’s weekly TOP 10 chart. The weekly TOP 10 chart plays the top 10 artists on the Glacer Underground channel each day starting at 3:00pm EST.
Additional features like becoming a featured artist or getting on Glacer Magazine’s artist spotlight are also a great way to maximize exposure for new acts as they provide a better overview of the artist’s career. This creates a deeper connection with the music fans.
Is independent music radio actually growing?
Yes. Independent artists and labels now account for close to half the global recorded music market, according to MIDiA Research, a share that keeps climbing.
How is independent music radio different from commercial FM?
Independent music radio stations aren’t locked into fixed playlists or a handful of ad-driven slots. They can program around listener demand, giving airtime to acts that commercial FM rarely has room for.