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A guide to 4 channels from a version perspective.

Listen: nts.live
Based in London – diverse, eclectic, historical cultural documentaries etc…

Recommended shows starter pack:

The Large – Joyful global club sounds with NYC via London party starter

Otologic – Australian duo Otologic traverse wave, post punk, outsider club & dubwise meanderings in constant delay.

Field Research w/ Gyrofield – Blueprints in sounds, stones to sparks, lead to gold, with Hong-Kong-born, Utrecht-based electronic musician gyrofield.

NTS GUIDE TO…

A deep dive into scenes, record labels and genres from around the world.

https://www.nts.live/shows/the-nts-guide-to

The NTS app is one of the best apps we’ve seen for radio.

iOS App

Android App

App features:

  • Follow hosts
  • Save episodes & tracks

Listen: noodsradio.com
Based in Bristol – bass, triphop etc…

Recommended shows starter pack:

Henry Greenleaf –
Bristol • 2000 – 2200 Second Tuesday • Monthly
Henry Greenleaf is a producer/DJ from London who’s Jazz-inspired productions are full of off-beat drum machines, simplistic melodies and warm harmonious chords. His music showcases his attention to detail and love of sound design.

Freak Out! –
Portland, Oregon, USA • 2300 – 0000 • Friday • Every Four Weeks
Freak Out! to the sounds of cosmic disco, acid soaked funk, proto techno, industrial and everything in between. Each mix is a journey and we invite you to jump on this freaky train, but fair warning, sometimes this caboose can get a little loose.

Long Delays
Bristol • 1300 – 1500 Second Thursday • Monthly
Dub music and beyond selected every month by RS Tangent and friends

A very new basic app. Hopefully on the improve.

https://noodsradio.com/mobile-app

App features:

  • Chat

VERSION RADIO

Listen: radio.version.nz
Based in Aotearoa/NZ – dub, electronica

Recommended shows starter pack:

Version Excursions – eclectic journeys into mood and groove. Simulcast via tbc.radio

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Beats Reality – spacious grooves

Midweek shows rotating every Wednesday 8pm

Installable from browser by saving to homescreen rather than via app stores.
Progressive Web App format

  https://radio.version.nz/

App features:

  • Allow mobile push notifications
  • Chat with GIFs

Listen: rinse.fm/channels/swu
Based in Bristol – bass, experimental club

Recommended shows starter pack:

Pessimist & Vega
Pessimist & Vega of Bristol’s UVB-76 & Droogs run you through fresh 170 along with special guests

ZamZam Sounds
Dubwise No Compromise! A monthly mostly-vinyl odyssey through dub in all its permutations, brought to you from ZamZam Sounds’ HQ in Portland, OR.

Escher
2 hours of unsigned, unreleased original music from Bristol underground production community, Escher Music Connection