Meet El Formosa, a compassionate voice in the world of broadcasting who is using her platform to shed light on the often-overlooked topic of mental health in the music industry. With a background in music journalism and the mental health sector, El has combined her passion for music and her dedication to mental health advocacy to create a truly unique and impactful radio show.
Through El’s insightful interviews, music artists are given a safe and supportive space to open up about their own mental health journeys. Her empathetic approach allows artists to share their challenges, triumphs and personal experiences, fostering a sense of connection and understanding with listeners. The radio show provides a platform for these conversations, helping to break down stigma and encourage open discussions about mental well-being.
With a keen ear for music and a heart for humanity, El skilfully weaves together interviews with thoughtfully curated musical selections. The result is a radio show that not only educates and raises awareness about mental health struggles, but also offers an enjoyable and comforting experience for listeners.
Catch The El Show every 1st and 2rd Wednesday of the month 17:00 – 19:00
Born and raised in Newcastle, producer & DJ Glew’s roots can be heard within his sound, drawing inspiration from the gritty north-east city.Â
Catch Glew every 2nd Sunday of the month 21:00 – 23:00
Hailing from all over London, UK Rap supergroup, ‘New Guardz’, have been building a reputation over the last 8 years performing across the UK and extending further across Europe, most recently touring their 2021 debut album as a crew: TRIBE, with their live band ‘The Direwolves’.
On the show, New Guardz showcase a plethora of both emerging and veteran talent from musicians to comedians and all sorts of entertainers, but the debates and topics are usually rooted in hip hop and other forms of rap music. You are sure to hear pounding hip hop, grime and similar music from all over the world, old skool to current on the Guardz show playlist, and hear freestyles and renditions from the talented guests and the Guardz themselves.
Catch New Guardz Radio every 2nd Monday of the month 19:00 – 21:00
Omage (formerly Brihthall), a DJ and Producer born in Birmingham and now based in London, draws on an eclectic range of musical influences and tastes. His forward thinking and distinctive style blends Polyrhythmic Techno, UK Bass, Electro, and more. Characterised by slick syncopated rhythms, potent drums, and resonating basslines, his sets guarantee movement. He also hosts the interview and mix series Offerings.
Catch Omage every 3rd Monday of the month 21:00 – 23:00
Smoove Kriminal’s history in music pre-dates Grime but, as a producer, finally started releasing music when UK Funky made its way on to the UK underground scene. His Mode show focuses on fresh-out-the-lab music with Afrocentric roots, playing genres like Amapiano, UK Funky and Tribal House, featuring special guests with a similar musical taste and background but also likes to switch it up with his vinyl only sets from time to time.
Catch Smoove Kriminal every 2nd Thursday of the month 19:00 – 21:00
Sizer has been blending worlds of sound together from young. The Jordanian British artist has built a name for himself with his high energy music that fuses cultures and sounds, drawing major inspiration from his heritage and growing up as a third culture kid in international communities, both in Dubai and London. Expect a selection of the freshest sounds regardless of genre.
Catch Sizer every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 23:00 – 01:00
Cardiff based Coco has been transporting listeners and viewers to another dimension with her visual and audio expression over the years. Starting her journey with art, then onto production and now blending genres with her deep-rooted passion for bass-driven beats, her sound is a journey through the dubstep, rap, grime and electronic music realm.
Catch Cocodubz every 4th Tuesday of the month 19:00 – 21:00
Representing Turkey, Betulia’s show aims to re-unite the Middle Eastern world through music. Expect to hear the eclectic sounds of SWANA, but also everything and anything that sounds good.
Catch Betulia every 4th Wednesday of the month 15:00 – 17:00
Shadé Joseph is a musician, music producer, and poet from East London. Her show, Tribe With Me, is a space to celebrate with her peoples, friends & the creatives who inspire her. She usually showcases their work, challenging them with fun interactive prompts, and curating a conversation that explores how their personal lives intersect with their own creativity and the art they consume. In Shadé’s words, this show is “musical, intellectual banter”.
Catch Shad̩ every 4th Friday of the month 13:00 Р15:00
ArchiTek is the mind behind Oxford-based DJ collective and events group GRO:FM, where he has sold out shows across the UK. He is also the President of Hull University’s Crystal Clear Society, which started as a grime society in 2005 and has been a major player in Hull’s night life ever since.
ArchiTek’s show contains a wide range of authentic & eclectic dance music. Expect sounds ranging from RnB-infused grime, to bass-heavy dub and uk dubstep, to jungle reminiscent of the sound of the late 90s and early 2000s, to the more ambient IDM synonymous with the likes of Burial and Aphex Twin.
Catch Architek every 4th Sunday of the month 21:00 – 23:00