What is AND RADIO?

AND RADIO

The Radio Station for Musicians - the only one - anywhere.

Which is slightly ridiculous when you think about it. In a world full of algorithm-driven playlists, advertiser-led programming, and stations chasing safe, repeatable formats… nobody built a station for the people actually making the music. So we did.

Most radio stations avoid repeating artists or tracks within 24 hours. We don’t. If you hear something you love - why should you wait until tomorrow to hear more? On AND RADIO, you might hear another track from that artist within the hour ...or even next.

We also go deeper. Album tracks. Forgotten gems. Songs you loved once and didn’t realise you’d missed.

Our simple rule: If we like it, we play it.

Played randomly 24/7 or in a specialist show if appropriate - mixed naturally with everything else we do.

New music. Unknown artists. Rediscovered tracks. Album cuts ... all alongside the biggest names ever recorded.

AND RADIO ... the internet radio station for musicians.

New. Old. Unknown. Under the radar. Iconic. Global.

No ads. Eclectic playlists. No waffle. Fun.

If we like it ... we play it.

Who is AND RADIO for?

AND RADIO is for musicians … and everyone who loves music.

That matters, because it means the station naturally leans towards music that musicians find interesting - harmonically, technically and historically - without ever disappearing up its own backside. You don’t need to understand why a track is clever, unusual or influential to enjoy it. You just need ears.

So whether you love music because you make it, study it, collect it… or simply because it moves you, AND RADIO gives you something most stations don’t: Real variety. Real depth. Real surprise. Different genres. Different eras. Different styles. All chosen for one reason only …

Because they’re worth hearing.

Martin Perry - STATION OWNER

Listening to my favourite tracks while working late one night, it occurred to me that perhaps I wasn’t the only person that enjoyed eclectic playlists … with favourite artists from different genres, playing favourite tunes?

So I thought I’d ask people. Turns out that many of us prefer to listen to a variety … and with that, the idea of AND RADIO - a station that throws out the rulebook - was born. A station with presenter shows as the rarity not the norm … with old and new mixed together with the never heard of, just the music I love, past and present, famous or should be famous, rock to jazz, indie to world. If I like it … AND RADIO will play it.

What Makes AND RADIO different?

It has no ads. AND RADIO is supported by sponsorship. Most radio stations avoid repeating artists or tracks within 24 hours. We don’t. If you hear something you love… why wait until tomorrow to hear more? On AND RADIO, it could be the next track… or within the hour. ⸻ If we like it, we play it.. Randomly 24/7 on whatever playlists are appropriate. Allowing unknown musicians and fresh music, to mix naturally with the established and treasured. That means you might hear: A global unknown artist ... followed by a forgotten album track ... followed by one of the greatest records ever made.

How it sounds

And it’s not just the music. Sometimes you’ll get four tracks back-to-back. Sometimes a short, well-timed line or bit of humour - AND RADIO is anything but predictable. That's why it's so entertaining. Using a wide range of station idents and jingles - all with different scripts and voicings ... it's never boring. Nor repeated. Nor formulaic. Which means it sounds like a radio station - not a playlist. ⸻ AND RADIO is designed to feel alive. With all our playlists carefully planned and constantly reviewed.

Always different

Because of the way the station is built… The pool of tracks is huge. So even within specialist or niche shows… no two are ever the same. Ever.

Global - not just local

AND RADIO is from Southampton… but it’s for everywhere. Every day we receive music from across the UK and around the world. If we like it, we play it. New music isn’t boxed off or kept to one slot. It’s part of the mix every day. Plus every week, BLACK ON TRACK and Pluggin Baby introduce new artists from all five continents. All of which means AND RADIO is becoming popular across the world… even in places other radio stations don’t reach. We absolutely love hearing about the listening parties in Peru and elsewhere, tuning in to hear their local heroes. Why… Because AND RADIO is for musicians… and they’re everywhere.

Lost recordings

We don’t just play new music. We bring lost music back to life. Old local bands. Demos. Unreleased tracks that never made it to air. There are some incredible recordings out there. We’re putting that right.

Endorsed by the stars

Supported by artists including Dean Friedman and Bill Sharpe (Shakatak) - who recorded voiceovers for AND RADIO before it even launched. Not many stations can say that.

How to listen

AND RADIO is available via our free Apps or through the player on the website anywhere you have an internet connection. You can also listen on: •iPhone & iPad •Android •Online radio platforms (e.g. Streema) •Alexa, Amazon Dot and Google devices (You may need to enable the “A.N.D Radio” skill.) Or via our Apps. The links to the Apple and Android stores are on our home page. Yep, they're free.

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