Schedule | Central on Air

Today's Schedule: August 13, 2026

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM fonkwurld Live Set

Fonkwurld is a Massachusetts based DJ and visual artist who brings high energy tracks to the dancefloor. Leader of the AMATEURHOUR collective, their main mission is to cultivate a community for a night of fun, loud, and silly dance music but also one that is inclusive and a safespace for free bodily expression. Fonkwurld aims to incorporate as many genres as possible during a set, primarily jersey club, Latincore, baile, hyperpop, footwork, techno, and even his favorite video game soundtracks. Fonkwurld spins for the dorks, the freaks, and the geeks.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Angel Javier Live Set

Angel Javier is a first-generation Dominican-American artist whose music embodies resilience and artistic exploration. As a bilingual singer-songwriter/producer, and band leader of the “La Diáspora Combo” Angel blends the sounds of his upbringing, with mellow grooves, and melting guitar tones, inspired by his Dominican heritage. By the end of 2025, Angel will release his second EP, “Analog EP Vol. 2,” followed by his first fully Spanish-language project “Tímido-Pop,”, blending Afro-Latin influences with contemporary sounds.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ANU Live Set

ANU is a DC and Boston based DJ known for his punishing Techno and Tech House sets. He got his start in DJing during a year abroad in London, experiencing the style of music which he wants to bring to the United States. His goal is to give people a refuge from the world in the form of music.

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM DJ Poptones Live Set

Spanish-born vinyl DJ based in Massachusetts, driven by a lifelong love of eclectic music from the 60s to the 2020s. This time I am sharing the electronic music I adore.

August 14, 2026

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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM ICA Vinyl Nights: Kenan Juska & Kray La Soul Live Set

What has become one of Boston’s favorite summer traditions returns. Immerse yourself in meticulously crafted vinyl sets touching on different musical worlds each week, from some of the area’s most visionary and innovative selectors. For the first time, Central On Air will livestream and archive each Vinyl Nights set from across the river, so you can enjoy each evening’s offerings again and again. Since 2008, Chances with Wolves has quietly built a world of its own—broadcasting from a humble storefront in New York’s East Village, weaving together over 590 episodes without ever repeating a single song. What began as a radio show became a ritual of deep listening, a curated journey through forgotten vinyl, ghostly harmonies, and transcendent grooves—each episode a love letter to the beautiful, the bizarre, and the overlooked. soul, reggae, disco, calypso. For fans of Joe Bataan, Tim Maia, Nina Simone, Cymande

August 15, 2026

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chemka.Radio Takeover: Live Set

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.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chemka.Radio Takeover: Live Set

Connis is a DJ and artist from Cambridge, MA, known for spinning everything from Hip-hop and R&B to House, Jersey Club and his own reworks. 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.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chemka.Radio Takeover: Live Set

Uncleslim is a creative from the DMV, curating art across fashion and music primarily. DJing is my way of connecting people through music.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chemka.Radio Takeover: Live Set

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.

August 16, 2026

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August 17, 2026

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM JP THE DJ Live Set

JP The DJ is an open-format DJ known for blending Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin, Afrobeats, and high-energy performances that connect with every crowd. Now transitioning into the house and EDM scene, he’s bringing the same passion and versatility to dance music while continuing to build his brand on bigger stages.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ELARIØ Live Set

My names ELARIØ I’m from saugus Massachusetts and an up and coming dj. I love spinning house tech house and a little bit of everything.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lola Vera Live Set

Lola Vera (she/her) is a Boston-based, born & raised Nuyorican DJ. She's a frequent collaborator on Open Decks events, parties at the Substation in Roslindale and various local Latin-forward parties. She enjoys genre hopping, but can often be heard playing Salsa, Soul, and Disco/House.

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM DJ RAYVINO Live Set

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.

August 18, 2026

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM eksare Live Set

eksare is a producer and dj whose influences span from early computer music & concrete, detroit electro & techno, drone & experimental, breakbeats & idm

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Bassthov3n Live Set

I’m a Universal House Deejay born and raised in Phoenix AZ. Moved to Mass at the end of summer. Started off as a raver, than promoter, now a vibe curator.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Mars Live Set

Introducing Mars, who developed their sound through Boston ballroom & underground scene. Through blending vogue beats, jersey club, juke, and everything in between, a journey through different sounds is guaranteed.

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Abbot Jackson Live Set

Producer and crate digger Abbott Jackson sits at the center of Soul Recipe, the Boston-based record label steadily crafting its own lane alongside rappers Swizzy and Red Amandala. Jackson utilizes jazz samples and live instrumentation to create the unique identity and soundtrack for Soul Recipe.

August 19, 2026

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dougal Live Set

Dougal is a DJ from Edinburgh Scotland focusing on a range from minimal tech house to UKG/Bassline and techno.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM coolnights Live Set

Hey there my name is coolnights! I am a 21 year old deep house producer and DJ based out of Boston. My sound is built on the late 80’s - early 90’s deep tracks that built the genre to what it is today. My mission is to keep the magic of deep house alive!

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fernando Raven Live Set

Dj producer I mostly play electro progressive house music

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MATOS Live Set

Boston-born and bred, MATOS, an emerging DJ blending uplifting Afro House with Latin rhythms, melodic textures, soulful vocals, and deep, groove-driven energy.