Kickshuffle is an online news source dedicated to covering the impact of new media on music and music business. Here you’ll learn about who we are, what we do, and why you should check back soon. Really soon. Or, to make things easier:
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Our Home page serves as our news feed. This is where we post links to relevant articles, videos, commentary and more. We always provide a short summary of the content, so feel free to browse our feed and check out what interests you. In addition, we always post our top stories here. So if you’re looking for our newest interview or feature piece, you’ll be able to find it here. If you’ve got news for us, drop us a line on our Contact page.
3 Track Shuffle is a weekly rotation of 3 kickin’ tracks. Every Monday we post 3 new videos of tracks we like. And we archive them all so you can go back and see what we’ve already posted. You can find the archive at the bottom of the 3 Track Shuffle page. Got a good track? Send it our way!
You can find all of our Kickshuffle Exclusive original content on our Features page. This is where we post our opinion pieces, book reviews, articles and more. Got an idea for a feature? Send it our way!
If you haven’t heard the band featured on #HaveYouHeard, we suggest you check them out right away. #HaveYouHeard is a Kickshuffle original feature where we spotlight up and coming bands. In a band? Know a good band? Send us some tracks and contact info.
You’ll find all of our original interviews on our Convos page. We’ve talked with CEOs of record labels and digital media start-ups, band managers, music journalists, and more. If you are interested in an interview, send us a message. We’ll get back to you no matter who you are!
And this is who we are…
The Kickshuffle Team
Chris Borchert | Co-founder
Chris combined his love of music with his background in new media to co-found Kickshuffle in the fall of 2011. He currently studies at the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he is pursuing a certificate in Intellectual Property in addition to his Juris Doctor. Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, and wrote his thesis on the role of new media in modern American political discourse. He has been published by the PEW Institute’s Project for Excellence in Journalism in a study titled How Mainstream Media Outlets Use Twitter. In addition, Chris has worked extensively with a two-time Emmy and Peabody award-winning producer at a high-powered communications firm in Washington, D.C.
Chris can be reached at chris@kickshuffle.com
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Pat Campolo | Co-founder
Patrick, a music enthusiast and avid guitar player, is currently a candidate for a Master’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School, focusing on marketing and management. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in May 2011. Patrick’s interest in media was sparked by an internship with a major New York cable television network, where he was responsible for researching and presenting ideas on ways in which to use social media to promote the launch of a streaming broadband product for the network. Patrick’s other interests include all things Italian and world travel. He speaks fluent Italian and lived abroad in Italy as a student.
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Brian Weidy | staff writer
Brian is a prolific rock journalist. In addition to studying at The Dalton School, Brian frequently contributes to a variety of music news websites, including Jambands.com, Feast of Music and Sensible Reason. Brian also has experience working at a major recording studio in Chicago, as well as handling social media for an emerging record label in New York.
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Scott Borchert | staff writer
Scott is easily distracted by music. He has written for some publications and websites, and collects things he’s written here. He also plays drums, including in the band Robbin’ Pain. He works at Monthly Review Press in New York City and lives in New Jersey.
