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To submit music to Harris Radio, go to the submissions page at www.harrisradio.com.


Harris Radio - Intelligent Music For Intelligent Minds - is an Internet radio station that streams 24/7, playing music from the best unsigned and indie label artists.

The station was started by me - Pete Harris - in the middle of 2002. That's me in the picture. I am a Brit, living in Brooklyn, NY. I go out most nights to see live music in NYC.

As well as Harris Radio, I publish Indie Sounds NY, a blog and a monthly print publication, which covers the NYC indie music scene. The print edition is distributed at music venues across NYC and is also available for download at www.indiesoundsny.com.

I also operate an online gig calendar for indie music in NYC at www.gigapple.com.

All the above are totally FREE!

My Interests

Live music, chill bars, F1 motor racing, Sandra Bullock.

I'd like to meet:

Everyone in the NYC independent music scene, and Sandra Bullock.

Music:

I play music from unsigned and indie label acts I like on my internet radio station, at www.harrisradio.com.

Also: The Rolling Stones, The Carpenters, Fleetwood Mac, Antony and the Johnsons, U2, Jon Brion live at Largo, early Madonna, Kate Bush, Kathleen Edwards, Bruce live. And Bowie ... "Heroes" being the best song ever released.

And also:

Movies:

"The Take" by Avi Lewis and Naomi Klein. "Gunner Palace" is worth watching too, as is "A Mighty Heart". All time favorites: the original "Italian Job" movie, and "Casablanca".

Television:

TV isn't the same since Buffy ended, though Dr Who and Torchwood from the UK are great!

Books:

"War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning" by Chris Hedges. Also "Chasing Ghosts" by Paul Reickhoff.

Heroes:

See who I would like to meet above. Plus Robert Byrd (politician), Damon Hill (former F1 racing driver), Barry Sheene RIP (former motorcycle racer).

My Blog

Harris Radios Five Stars Go To Amy Macdonald For April/May

It's not too often, but from time to time, Harris Radio does play some music from major label acts, or from big indies.  But it has to be really good, and it is generally from artists with still ...
Posted by Harris Radio on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:27:00 PST

Adam Levy and Banjo Jims Cover Indie Sounds in April

The April issue of Indie Sounds NY is now online and all over the city in print.On the Cover: Adam Levy's Wish List @ Banjo Jim'sNew Release Rap: Jenna NichollsThe L Word: The Paper Raincoat  Re...
Posted by Harris Radio on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:47:00 PST

In Flight Radio Gets Five Star Service on Harris Radio’s Spring Playlist

The official CD release for In Flight Radio’s The Sound Inside is nearly here ... stay tuned for details.  But also tune in to Harris Radio to hear songs from this superb sophomore CD. Th...
Posted by Harris Radio on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:20:00 PST

In Flight Radio Covers Indie Sounds For March

The March issue of Indie Sounds NY is now online (click on the cover image below) and it's being distributed across the big apple this week. On the Cover: In Flight Radio New Release Rap: The Amity F...
Posted by Harris Radio on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:19:00 PST

Five Stars For Katie Sawicki on Harris Radio’s February Playlist

Katie Sawicki's third album - available on CD Baby from March 4th - is a gem!  And she's certain the CDs will be at the CD Baby warehouse in time as she'll be delivering them personally ... she...
Posted by Harris Radio on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:08:00 PST

SONICA Powers Indie Sounds For February

The February 2008 issue of Indie Sounds NY  is making its way onto streets this week ... (it's online now - click on the cover image below).On the Cover: SONICANew Release Rap: WAKEY!WAKEY!T...
Posted by Harris Radio on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:40:00 PST

Harris Radio’s January Playlist Has Five Stars For Ian Axel

Truth be told, even I was getting a bit sick of the Holiday playlist ... so this update is not before time. Ian Axel gets the five star treatment this month.  Great songs on his EP ... and his w...
Posted by Harris Radio on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:53:00 PST

Harris Radio Holiday Playlist Now Spinning ...

Hours of the top music from Harris Radio, Indie Sounds and GigApple.Re-Stacked Every Six hours!Featuring:Abby AhmadAdam LevyAndy WhiteAngela OrtizAnn Courtney & The Late BloomersBreaking LacesBren...
Posted by Harris Radio on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:44:00 PST

William Hart Strecker On Cover of Indie Sounds January 2008 Issue

The January 2008 issue of Indie Sounds NY will be on the streets this weekend (it's online now - click on the cover image on the top right). On the Cover: William Hart Strecker New Release Rap: Mel F...
Posted by Harris Radio on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:41:00 PST

Kristin Sweetland Gets Five Stars On Harris Radio’s Thanksgiving Playlist

Five stars to the lovely and talented Kristin Sweetland, contributing some songs from her recently released CD Own Sweet Time to this month's Harris Radio playlist. Buy Kristin's CD - described as ""S...
Posted by Harris Radio on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:56:00 PST