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076 DJ Cha 08.01.2025

Aired: 08.01.2025

DJ Cha is a versatile DJ from Connecticut, now based in Boston, spinning throughout New England and beyond. Known for effortlessly blending hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, afrobeats, and overall feel-good throwbacks, DJ Cha brings the perfect balance of energy, nostalgia, and pure vibes to every set. Whether it’s a packed dance floor or a laid-back lounge, her mixes are rooted in rhythm, soul, and intention—always leaving crowds wanting more.

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075 DJ Trigga Tre 08.01.2025

Aired: 08.01.2025

Open format DJ from cambridge that loves carribean music and making people dance.

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074 deja 08.01.2025

Aired: 08.01.2025

deja is a fresh and vibrant talent hailing from Baltimore, Maryland; her distinctive pulsing sound, inspired by the people she meets— knows no limit. Playing across a plethora of electronic genres, pushing the envelope through exploration is truly her specialty.

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073 Final Girl 07.31.2025

Aired: 07.31.2025

Final Girl, the Boston-based DJ and producer, has helped spearhead the energetic, hypnotic sound that has made Infra the dominant promoter of underground techno in Boston. Final Girl began as an Infra Resident in 2019, and has played alongside Katie Rex (Bound NYC), Rhyw (Fever AM), Daniela Hensel (Riktus Party) and Marco Shuttle. Final Girl is known for a lively blend of techno, house, electro, and breaks that brought gay and transsexual club music to Boston’s underground dance scene. He has played venues like Bossa Nova Civic Club, Phoenix Landing, Lower Level, and underground clubs from San Francisco to Boston. Together with Profiler, he makes up the duo Sapera, which regularly headlines with their experimental take on techno.

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072 Lightfoot 07.31.2025

Aired: 07.31.2025

Lightfoot is a Boston-based producer and DJ known for blending hip-hop and electronic music into immersive, genre-bending soundscapes. A five-time Boston Music Awards nominee and 2019 Electronic/Dance Artist of the Year, he’s performed at venues like Boston Symphony Hall and The Middle East. Beyond the stage, Lightfoot is a professor at Berklee College of Music, and mentors youth at The Hip Hop Transformation.

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071 Tropico Beats 07.30.2025

Aired: 07.30.2025

Tropico Beats, also known as Alejandro Cuesta, is a Colombian DJ and music producer . He's known for his soulful and funky house music selections, often featuring prominent basslines. He digs for vinyl records and spins in various venues in the Tri State area. He also hosts a weekly radio show on WESU 88.1 FM in Middletown, CT and has produced music for labels like TRAX.

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070 Stealth Mode 07.29.2025

Aired: 07.29.2025

Stealth Mode is really an ode to their (pro) Counter-Strike days. Real ones know. Mixed with their constant inner dilemma of avoiding the spotlight — they love to sing, dance & play music that speaks from the heart. There’s intention behind the song selection, and you can always count on a different vibe each and every time. From dance, electronic, house, 90s, and R&B to soul, funk, disco, rap & hip-hop, you will never hear the same set twice. Born & raised in Mattapan, Boston — it's up!

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069 KnewJack 07.29.2025

Aired: 07.29.2025

KnewJack's genre-hopping, finger-on-the-pulse style always manages to move the crowd. He takes pride in tracking down the obscure, the re-imagined, and the undeniably classic treasures to provide listeners with a unique and memorable experience each and every time they tune in.

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068 Mere Notilde 07.29.2025

Aired: 07.29.2025

Mere Notilde is a Boston-based producer and DJ known for his House, Disco, and Future Funk music. He has worked with Riot Games to contribute music for League of Legends, and his single Sweet Baby! has over 1.6 million plays on Spotify currently. Today, he is a co-host for the open-format event m(ux) in Cambridge, an event dedicated to spotlighting Boston & Cambridge DJs who defy genre.

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067 DJ Jay Blayze 07.28.2025

Aired: 07.28.2025

DJ Jay Blayze is a versatile DJ from in Cambridge, MA, known for his genre-fluid sets that reflect the rich cultural influences of his hometown. Whether spinning hip-hop, house, or dancehall, Jay Blayze brings an infectious energy and deep love for all music to every performance.

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066 DJ RAYVINO 07.28.2025

Aired: 07.28.2025

DJ RAYVINO is a deep house/junglist/hip hop DJ that is dedicated to making safe spaces for Black trans femmes with creating events safe for all! Two events that were dedicating to highlight femme local artists and creatives in Boston is Blair B*tch Project and Finally! For the Gays. DJ RAYVINO’s intention behind curating and deejaying is to create a harm and judgment-free safe space for Black non-binary & femmes to have fun.

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065 DJ Tony Touch 06.27.2025

Aired: 06.27.2025

DJ Tony Touch is a legendary New York DJ, producer, and hip-hop icon known for his influential mixtapes, especially the 50 MCs series, and his role in bridging hip-hop and Latin music.

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062 DJ 411 07.25.2025

Aired: 07.25.2025

DJ 411 is an Open Format DJ that has been collecting vinyl since age 5! A lover of Music & Turntablism has led her to be the DJ!

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061 Connis 07.25.2025

Aired: 07.25.2025

Connis is a DJ and artist from Cambridge, MA, known for spinning everything from hip-hop and R&B to house and underground cuts. His sets are all about vibe and connection, blending sounds that move people. When he’s not behind the decks, he’s making music of his own as a rapper and producer.

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060 Fairteh 07.24.2025

Aired: 07.24.2025

From Moscow, based in Boston. Focused on layered rhythms and evolving patterns. Groove-heavy foundations, hypnotic elements, smooth flow, and occasional acid touches. Building sets that feel like a quiet trip with moments of energy and tension.

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059 DJ O. 07.24.2025

Aired: 07.24.2025

Boston-based DJ curating unforgettable dance floor moments with Afro Beats at the core and a genre-blending sound that moves every crowd. I don’t just play music—I craft experiences that leave lasting memories.

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058 spring street 07.24.2025

Aired: 07.24.2025

What started in 2017 as crazy dream in a college apartment, spring street has evolved and grown into a major force in the Boston bass scene. With official remixes for the likes of Two Friends and releases on Proximity & Wave Music, the project continues blend elements of bass, trance, and rock music into a truly one of a kind sound that can only be described as 'music for the end of the world'

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057 DJ Echo 07.23.2025

Aired: 07.23.2025

DJ Echo is a versatile and dynamic DJ who brings a unique blend of hip hop, R&B, funk, soul, disco, and house music to the dance floor.

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056 Android Depin 07.23.2025

Aired: 07.23.2025

A localized machine network that pretends to be human who just wants to share the music of his people.

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055 ArDao 07.23.2025

Aired: 07.23.2025

ArDao is a Bostonian based Cellist, Music Producer, Composer, Engineer and DJ that specializes in Trance, House and Techno EDM with a bachelors from Berklee college of music. Host of a global show (Trance Radio Mission) since 2013 and D2T+ events at the Middle East Club from 2017-2023.

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054 STLLA 07.23.2025

Aired: 07.23.2025

19 year old producer and DJ from Boston blending the best dance music from around the globe. From minimal house to hardgroove techno.

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053 Emmet 07.23.2025

Aired: 07.23.2025

Emmet is historian living in Cambridge. He bought his first record, a Trinidadian disco 12 inch from a group called Kalyan, at Cheapo Records.

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052 Patchwork 07.22.2025

Aired: 07.22.2025

Patchwork is a Boston-based DJ, who stitches together dubby, cosmic and jazzy sounds on vinyl, gravitating towards house music. As part of the Spin the Bottle crew, she throws parties with three of her friends and has a dance party at State Park Bar on the second Saturday of each month. She’s been playing consistently for the past two years, making memories at bars and lounges, such as Desnuda Cocina and Gray’s Hall as well as a few places in Japan. Alongside the music, she’s a fashion designer who sews many of the pieces she wears for dj sets, often last minute. Through music she likes to share a positive energy and feeling of nostalgia with others.

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051 Selecta.Chemka 07.22.2025

Aired: 07.22.2025

Selecta.Chemka is a DJ and multidisciplinary artist from Nairobi, Kenya, whose lifelong connection to music began with vinyl at home and continued through playing drums and trombone in school. He started DJing in early 2023 as a way to explore and share the sounds that shape our personal and collective journeys. His sets—often broadcast through Chemka.Radio—focus on music discovery, blending genres and eras through a curious and intentional ear.

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050 Chelita 07.22.2025

Aired: 07.22.2025

Boston club thumper and Clear The Floor founder Chelita brings you on a sonic journey of New School & Old School sounds of House, Techno & Electro, with the Latin flavor. Disfruta la Chelita.

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049 Nomadik 07.21.2025

Aired: 07.21.2025

Nomadik, a Boston native and co-founder/CEO of EventKore, has been a professional DJ for over 20 years specializing in “feel good” music for diverse events. She developed her craft through radio shows on WERS and WMBR and has held DJ residencies across Boston-area neighborhoods like Central Square and Roxbury. An award-winning artist and frequent panelist in Boston and New York, Nomadik is recognized for her expertise, passion for hip hop, and advocacy for women in music.

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048 1R.fm 07.21.2025

Aired: 07.21.2025

Based out of Boston, 1R is the musical brainchild of Ishan Ranjan, a multi-instrumentalist and music producer. Drawing from a vast range of musical experiences, from deep house to metal, 1R seeks to write music that embodies the catharsis of emotion and walls of sound.

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046 DJ Hi-Ki 07.19.2025

Aired: 07.19.2025

DJ Hi-Ki was born in the Bronx and raised in Virginia. He started DJing at the age of 24, working w/ “Power” star Naturi Naughton to DJ her private events. This catapulted him into opportunities across the city of New York. Hi-Ki is an open format DJ known for rocking the floor with House, Afro beats, Reggae, Reggaeton, Top 40, Hip- Hop and R&B. DJ Hi-Ki knows how to get a party started and his audience out of their seats, with long flowing mixes that seamlessly blend tracks together. He’s currently DJing at the likes of Soho House, PHD, Tao Downtime, Highlight room, Fleur Room, Pianos, Kind Regards, Slate and The Woods, where you can catch him energizing the crowd with throwback hits and party anthems alike. When he’s not at those venues, he is DJing other festivities like weddings and corporate events.

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044 Usnul 07.18.2025

Aired: 07.18.2025

usnul is a Moscow-born, Boston-based DJ known for his eclectic taste in experimental electronic dance music. A dedicated audiophile, he crafts immersive soundscapes through both vinyl and digital formats. His mixes, including GUESTMIX – Fameless destinations for your sons and house service 2.002.2, are available on SoundCloud and Bandcamp. Notably, he performed with rareform at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in December 2023.

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043 Cakewalk 07.18.2025

Aired: 07.18.2025

Resident at middlesex lounge, the Middle East and Fenway park (617 club). International DJ that brings high energy to the dance floor. Known for his merch line as well so keep an eye out for his jerseys!

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042 DJ Sav ThaiSoul 07.18.2025

Aired: 07.18.2025

Sammy aka DJ Sav ThaiSoul, a native of Boston and from Thailand, has taken his love and belief in the power of music from the dancefloor into the DJ booth. For over 20 years, Sammy has DJ'ed throughout many parties & events spanning across different cities in the US. He is the founder and resident of L.U.V. (Let Us Vibe) and the co-founder of Release Your Dance, both Boston-based dance parties. His sets are electrifying and powerful, moving people into abandonment and free expression

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039 lilith 07.17.2025

Aired: 07.17.2025

lilith, while scatterbrained in music taste, manages to find a way to make the unworkable, work. From throwing samples into a sampler just to mangle them for a new purpose, to completely mashing two unrelated genres just "for the bit" during a live performance, there's always something new, even when recontextualized. There's no doubt that you'll hear something that'll make you move, or even think about what you're even listening to.

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036 SPIN THE BOTTLE! 07.15.2025

Aired: 07.15.2025

Spin The Bottle is a Boston-based vinyl DJ collective made up of four distinct yet overlapping selectors: al-b, patchwork, radjoy & stealth mode. Holding residencies at various venues across the city and equipped with genre-bending sound — proves there’s something for everyone. You guessed it — the bottle determines the order, so come take a chance, you’ll be glad you did.

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035 KnewJack 07.15.2025

Aired: 07.15.2025

KnewJack's genre-hopping, finger-on-the-pulse style always manages to move the crowd. He takes pride in tracking down the obscure, the re-imagined, and the undeniably classic treasures to provide listeners with a unique and memorable experience each and every time they tune in.

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034 DJ Rugged One 07.15.2025

Aired: 07.15.2025

DJ Rugged One has 20+ years experience of lighting up the dance floor in clubs, bars and lounges in New England and New York City.

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033 DJ Jay Blayze 07.14.2025

Aired: 07.14.2025

DJ Jay Blayze is a versatile DJ from in Cambridge, MA, known for his genre-fluid sets that reflect the rich cultural influences of his hometown. Whether spinning hip-hop, house, or dancehall, Jay Blayze brings an infectious energy and deep love for all music to every performance.

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032 Nomadik 07.14.2025

Aired: 07.14.2025

Nomadik, a Boston native and co-founder/CEO of EventKore, has been a professional DJ for over 20 years specializing in “feel good” music for diverse events. She developed her craft through radio shows on WERS and WMBR and has held DJ residencies across Boston-area neighborhoods like Central Square and Roxbury. An award-winning artist and frequent panelist in Boston and New York, Nomadik is recognized for her expertise, passion for hip hop, and advocacy for women in music.

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030 KNSZWRTH 07.11.2025

Aired: 07.11.2025

KNSZWRTH is a Haitian-American DJ, cultural producer, and photographer based in Boston. Known for his vibrant, genre-blending sets—spanning Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Dancehall, and global rhythms—he creates inclusive, community-centered experiences. His work highlights cultural connection and creativity across Boston’s music and arts scenes.

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029 DJ Cha 07.11.2025

Aired: 07.11.2025

DJ Cha is a versatile DJ from Connecticut, now based in Boston, spinning throughout New England and beyond. Known for effortlessly blending hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, afrobeats, and overall feel-good throwbacks, DJ Cha brings the perfect balance of energy, nostalgia, and pure vibes to every set. Whether it’s a packed dance floor or a laid-back lounge, her mixes are rooted in rhythm, soul, and intention—always leaving crowds wanting more.

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025 EL Amado 07.10.2025

Aired: 07.10.2025

My name is Lonnie (DJ El Amado) and I specialize in 7”/45’s Funk, Soul, R&B, Disco Jazz, Yacht Rock and Latin/Italian Boogie. With over 30 years of experience I take the time to curate sets that allow people to escape, unite and heal through music.

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020 Emmet 07.08.2025

Aired: 07.08.2025

Emmet is historian living in Cambridge. He bought his first record, a Trinidadian disco 12 inch from a group called Kalyan, at Cheapo Records.

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016 American Dave 06.30.2025

Aired: 06.30.2025

Based in Boston since the alias’s conception in 2014, his sound has grown exponentially into something distinct and focused: representing a beautiful hybridity. 2019 saw the release of ‘Tyson’ , a song Trap Nation premiered and that was one of the years’ most viral passages: with over 1000+ videos created on TikTok, and 1,000,000 streams on Spotify alone. With high-profile playlist inclusions on Noisia's VISION Radio, Louis the Child Sirius XM Show, Alison Wonderland’s weekly mix series and Zed’s Dead’s Bass Arcade Spotify takeover, American Dave’s drum-focused and inimitable sound looks set to spread beyond the shores of his dedicated and adoring home audience, and not before time.

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015 DJ Jorsh 06.30.2025

Aired: 06.30.2025

DJ Jorsh, aka Josh Artman, is a community radio DJ who has been hosting FUZZED OUT since 2019. The show is a weekly-ish deep dive into the cutting edge of garage, psych, and local rock music. Tune in and get FUZZED OUT!

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012 Lightfoot 06.26.2025

Aired: 06.26.2025

Lightfoot is a Boston-based producer and DJ known for blending hip-hop and electronic music into immersive, genre-bending soundscapes. A five-time Boston Music Awards nominee and 2019 Electronic/Dance Artist of the Year, he’s performed at venues like Boston Symphony Hall and The Middle East. Beyond the stage, Lightfoot is a professor at Berklee College of Music, and mentors youth at The Hip Hop Transformation.

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011 Mizeyesis 06.26.2025

Aired: 06.26.2025

Mizeyesis is a pioneering DJ, producer, and cultural force in the global Jungle and Drum & Bass scene, known for her electrifying sets and community-driven ethos. Based in the Northeast U.S., she’s Co-Owner and U.S. Manager of the DNB Girls Collective, with a rich history of international touring, acclaimed releases, and advocacy for femme and BIPOC artists. With deep roots in dance, visual art, and music theory, her performances are immersive journeys blending rhythm, bass, and soul.

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010 DJ Jay Blayze 06.24.2025

Aired: 06.24.2025

DJ Jay Blayze is a versatile DJ from in Cambridge, MA, known for his genre-fluid sets that reflect the rich cultural influences of his hometown. Whether spinning hip-hop, house, or dancehall, Jay Blayze brings an infectious energy and deep love for all music to every performance.

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006 ViV:On 06.18.2025

Aired: 06.18.2025

Daniele Vivona, known in art as ViV:On, is the Founder of The Basement Project, a burgeoning music collective launched in Central Square in September 2023. ViV:On curates music to guide listeners through profound emotional journeys, ultimately fostering a sense of fulfillment. His mission is to unite people through shared musical experiences.

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005 Profiler 06.17.2025

Aired: 06.17.2025

Profiler is the founder of Infra Boston, a key force in Boston’s underground dance music scene. His eclectic sets—ranging from minimal to abstract techno—have seen him share the stage with icons like Oscar Mulero and DJ Stingray. Blending techno, house, electro, and breaks, Profiler channels a hypnotic, high-energy sound infused with vibrant queer and trans expression.

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003 Saucy Lady 06.14.2025

Aired: 06.14.2025

Saucy Lady is a Boston-based singer, songwriter, and DJ known for her blend of funk, disco, boogie, and house music. She started her DJ career in Boston in 2009 and has since released two full-length albums, numerous singles and remixes, and an EP. Saucy Lady's music often incorporates space-themed concepts and explores themes of empowerment and belonging, particularly for marginalized groups.

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002 Big Bear 06.14.2025

Aired: 06.14.2025

Big Bear is a Boston-based DJ, event producer, and filmmaker from Nairobi, Kenya, who began DJing over seven years ago, rooted in his early love for hip-hop and quickly expanding into a global, genre-blending sound. He is a founding member of CLLCTV.US, a creative collective behind The Wave Boston—an award-winning daytime dance party—focused on documenting and celebrating Boston's cultural scene. Big Bear is also a resident DJ at Middlesex Lounge, just steps away from Central On Air.

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