"It's All About Music (IAAM Radio)" with DJ Taz is a unique and long-running music podcast that has evolved over the years. It's truly dedicated to music exploration across various genres, with a strong focus on promoting independent artists.

Let's Break it down

Host: DJ Taz 

Genre: Multi-genre music, with a strong emphasis on Indie, Jazz, R&B, Soul, Rock, Metal, Dancehall, and more. 

Format: Live music shows, often featuring a mix of mainstream hits and independent artist tracks. It also incorporates listener requests and engagement. DJ Taz produces both audio and video versions of his shows.

General Premise: IAAM Radio is exactly what its name implies: it's all about music. DJ Taz aims to provide a diverse musical experience, spanning across "space time continuum" genres. He's known for playing a wide array of tunes, often mixing well-known tracks with music from indie bands that listeners might not have discovered otherwise. The live aspect allows for direct interaction with his audience, taking requests and fostering a community around shared musical enjoyment. He's passionate about giving a platform to up-and-coming artists and connecting them with new fans.

Key Features & Segments:

• Multi-Genre Mixes: DJ Taz blends various genres, from Jazz and R&B to Rock and Metal, ensuring there's something for every musical taste.

• Indie Artist Promotion: A significant part of IAAM Radio's mission is to promote independent artists. DJ Taz features their music, provides links to their sites, and encourages listeners to support them directly. He notably does not operate on a "pay-to-play" model.

• Live Shows with Requests: When live, DJ Taz takes music requests from listeners, aiming to play them if he has them or attempting to find them. This creates a dynamic and interactive listening experience.

• Video Podcast: A distinguishing feature is the availability of video versions of the shows, allowing listeners to watch DJ Taz and his guests as they play music.

• Themed Segments: The podcast features recurring segments that focus on specific genres or moods:

  • Cool Breeze: Focuses on Jazz, R&B, Soul, and more.

  • Indie Atonal: Dedicated to "pure raw Indie Bands."

  • The Blender: "Everything under the kitchen sink," mixing indie bands with mainstream tracks.

  • Metal Mayhem: Pure Metal with Indie Metal Bands infused throughout the segment.

• Listener and Artist Shout-outs: DJ Taz often includes shout-outs from listeners and artists, adding a personal touch and further promoting the indie acts.

History of "It's All About Music (IAAM Radio)"

• Early Beginnings (2009-2010): The roots of IAAM Radio trace back to early 2009 when DJ Taz, then a Mergers and Acquisitions Executive, started a music forum with an emphasis on indie artists. This hobby evolved when he met DJ Anubis from Hordes of Chaos via Metal Tavern Radio, which introduced him to internet broadcasting. In 2010, "It's All About Music – IAAM Radio" was officially born.

• Transition to Podcast (2014): Initially, IAAM Radio operated as a 24/7 internet stream. However, in 2014, it transitioned from a continuous stream to a podcast format. This change also marked a move towards recording shows in video, setting it apart from many other internet radio stations at the time.

• Continued Evolution and Active Production (Present): Since 2014, IAAM Radio has continued to be actively produced by DJ Taz. While it's always been a hobby rather than his main profession, he maintains a consistent release schedule, often daily, providing both audio and video content. He is known for his passion for music, enjoying a refreshment during the show, and interacting with his chat room community during live broadcasts.

• Ongoing Presence: As of late 2024 and early 2025, the podcast remains active, with new episodes being released regularly.

Sources and Availability

• The show is now exclusively on MixCloud 

  • Mixcloud Home Page and audio of past Shows:  https://mixcloud.com/ItsAllAboutMusic_IAAMRadio/

  • Mixcloud Live: Announcement is made a few days prior and day of livestream: https://mixcloud.com/live/ItsAllAboutMusic_IAAMRadio/

  • Videos of past shows:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QrCJWDGOUrlsjvBr7XtvHhmQXNpqgysh?usp=sharing

• Podcast Directories: You can find IAAM Radio on most major podcast listening platforms:

  • Podchaser

  • Apple Podcasts (search for "IAAM Radio" or "DJ Taz")

  • Spotify

  • Google Podcasts

  • Mixcloud (as noted on his Bluesky profile)

• Social Media: DJ Taz and IAAM Radio maintain a presence on social media for updates and interaction:

  • X (formerly Twitter): @IAAMRadio

  • Bluesky: @iaamradio.bsky.social

"It's All About Music (IAAM Radio)" with DJ Taz is a testament to the power of passion projects, offering a unique blend of curated music, indie artist support, and live listener engagement.