Bearded (magazine)
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| Editor | Suzi Ireland |
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| Categories | Music magazine |
| Frequency | Bi-Monthly |
| Circulation | 61,707 |
| Publisher | Fleeing from Pigeons |
| First issue | 14 August 2007 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | beardedmagazine |
Bearded is a British bi-monthly music magazine that covers the independent music industry, reviewing artists who are either unsigned or signed to independent record labels.[1]
History[edit]
Bearded was founded by Gareth Main, a former editor of the trade publication Golf Course News International, which aimed to provide nationwide coverage for independent artists.[citation needed]
The first issue of Bearded was released on 14 August 2007 with an illustration of actor and musician Matt Berry on the cover. Bearded was relaunched on 29 January 2009 with the logo was changed. The magazine retained a minimal aesthetic.[citation needed]
Beardaid[edit]
On 14 July 2008, Bearded announced the launch of Beardaid, a charitable side to the magazine that aimed to further help people working in the independent music industry. Beardaid then offered independent labels subsidized advertisements in Bearded to help them reach a wider audience previously unreachable due to cost.[2]
Critical reaction[edit]
Following the magazine's launch, online Journalism blogger Paul Bradshaw heralded its "web-savvy business model"[3] while Created in Birmingham's Pete Ashton commented on Bearded's "very impressive start."[4]
Distribution[edit]
Bearded is distributed in the UK through independent record shops, and newsagents including WHSmith and previously, Borders.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "About Us | Bearded Magazine: The Home of Independent Music". www.beardedmagazine.com. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ » Beardaid launches Bearded Magazine: The home of independent music
- ^ Independent music magazine shows a web-savvy business model « Online Journalism Blog
- ^ Created in Birmingham » Bearded Launched
- ^ Mark (19 January 2009). "12/11 days to go: The story of Bearded Magazine". Birmingham Music Network. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
