IndieNodes Webring [NOW OPEN]

[KeyJayHD]

Hey all,

Still new here, but thought I'd introduce a project that I'm working on: IndieNodes

What is it?

IndieNodes is a webring whose goal is to introducing more people to independent musicians, comic book creators, artists, writers, and game developers. While it does work like a traditional webring complete with membership directory, I've also created a custom web app that acts as a no account, no tracking, no algorithm, no favoritism way of digesting it either as an ambient passive player, or as an active experience.



Highlight Features

• Creator type nodes that pull from the IndieNodes webring at customizable intervals both at the app global level or at the node individual level
• Drag and drop nodes anywhere and resize them to your preferred size and placement
• Undo/Redo levels along with 5 preset banks to get the exact layout you want, or to recall dedicated layouts for certain conditions or setups.
• Audio creators get a media player complete with playlist, draggable mini player, continuous play, preview, and if the background supports it, reactive backgrounds that change to the beat of the audio
• Visual creators like Artists and Comic creators get a full visual previewer complete with zoom, pan, keyboard navigation, full screen and all pages view
• Writers get scrollable text nodes, along with a TTS engine for reading your text, but also the option to have your own audio recording to read the text instead.
• Game Devs get an in app trailer player
• Favorite your favorite creators to recall later, or dismiss the ones you would rather not see in your personal rotation
• Zero accounts. Everything stored on your current browser. No email harvesting, no algorithms.
• Install the app as a PWA and take the app for a Fullscreen experience
• Ambient Mode allows you to open the app as a minimized kiosk like view where you play a set of visual and audio content together, one set at a time, allowing you to slowly discover creators. Great for putting on a dedicated tablet, frame, or browser window and just letting it run.
• Import and Export your settings to other devices
• More settings options to further customize your experience including light mode, startup options, global node type rotation timings, background choices, skins (future update planning) and more.

IndieNodes in Action:

UPDATE 09/18/2026:
The ring is now open for joining and is in Early Access! Membership is thin right now, but looking forward to seeing the ring grow!
JOIN: https://app.indienodes.us/join
RSS so you can see latest joined: https://ring.indienodes.us/feed.xml

Finally you can find more info about the ring including the repo, schema, and more, along with resources on building your own site here: https://ring.indienodes.us

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Welcome and Hope to see you there!

Cheers!🥂

[Memory]

Waouh, looks quite interesting! Looking forward to this project's official release. 

[KeyJayHD]

Thank you! 😁

[MrsMoe]

Omg this is so cool!!!! Really hope this is a lifesaver for people who find it hard to keep up with all the indie sites they enjoy (like me).

[stephan_e_perez]

This looks interesting, especially the indie game developers... I was actively investigating the Alt Games scene for a while, thinking of ways to do integrate avant-garde music into other media. I learned about some great work by artists like Kara Stone, Jack King-Spooner, and Nuprahtor. But I've drifted away from that specific space - having focused more recently on performance art and Internet art - and would like a convenient way to get reacquainted.

Please keep us abreast of your progress.

[KeyJayHD]

Hey all,Have an update!

Getting closer to finishing everything and putting the ring live. Made a small preview video so you can see things in action so far 

[KeyJayHD]

UPDATE 09/18/2026:
The ring is now open for joining and is in Early Access! Membership is thin right now, but looking forward to seeing the ring grow!
JOIN: https://app.indienodes.us/join
RSS so you can see latest joined: https://ring.indienodes.us/feed.xml

Finally you can find more info about the ring including the repo, schema, and more, along with resources on building your own site here: https://ring.indienodes.us

[larvapuppy]

Super cool idea! I'll definitely enjoy exploring this once it has more sites on it. I've subscribed to your feed as well.

I hate to bring this to your attention but your logo looks quite phallic, if that's your intention then just ignore me, but I figured I should tell you in case you didn't know. 

[KeyJayHD]

Haha no problem,

I honestly designed it to be a music note mixed in with a paint brush, but I can see where yeah that could be read as phallic. Probable rework in order 

[knifex]

could be read as phallic

I regret to announce it was also the first thing I saw. I do love the concept tho! Let me know if you'd like me to take a crack at the concept, I love making logos & symbols, but I understand if you wanna do it on ur own :)

[KeyJayHD]

Revision complete

I regret to announce it was also the first thing I saw. I do love the concept tho! Let me know if you'd like me to take a crack at the concept, I love making logos & symbols, but I understand if you wanna do it on ur own :)

Wanted to take another crack at it. Thank you for the offer though 

[knifex]

Revision complete

OH YOU DID GREAT!!!!!
Very nicely done, looks like you dont need me teehee.
Wishing u prosperity on ur project!