Phonic FM – Exeter's sound alternative

Emergent Unsigned Radio Show

Presented by Jason Maddocks. Playing Unknown, Unsigned and Emerging artists from around the world.

Occupy the Airwaves

Phonic FM and Dreadnought South West present ‘Occupy the Airwaves’, our annual day-long takeover of the station on International Women’s Day, Monday 8 March 2020.

The Lost Chord

There’s no plan, there’s no framework, there are no limits. Who knows, they might even rediscover…The Lost Chord.

Morgan Collins

Morgan Collins presents themed shows drawn from a wide range of music – rock, jazz, country, indie, ambient, chamber, and trip hop.

Tom Williams

Tom brings you a load of new alternative music.

Anything Goes

Presented by Bully, playing anything from the history of recorded music, where the only limitation is taste. There maybe a punk-ish bias but you’ll still hear anything from Klaus Nomi to Harry Partch and Robert Johnson to Blurt.

The Ricochet

With James, but anyone else who turns up is welcome. Massive music nerd with 3 different opinions on every song that gets played. Bring a bottle.

Stragely Strange but Oddly Normal

With Mark Armitage. The programme features a wide variety of music, well known and sometimes more neglected music from the 70s but also more recent releases and contemporary rock, jazz and folk. Occasionally I will indulge in some ancient prog-rock.

The Decades Show

With Christian Brook. The Decades Show aims to find music from across the past ten decades that will appeal to anyone who was into the alternative scene in the 80s – basically anything from the 1910s to yesterday!

The High Fidelity Radio Show

Nick Burrow and Nigel Lowe, old friends from Exmouth Comprehensive Sixth Form days (1977–now), each create a playlist (Nick Hornby style) to share with our audience.

Bats in the Belfry

A traveller linguist, singer/songwriter, philosopher and photographer from Transylvania. Playing music that heals the soul and makes one a bit more aware about mental health issues. All this seasoned with friendly interviews with local artists regardless of how known or unknown they are. Live acoustic sessions. Live video streaming. I wish to make you feel connected, elevated and more aware.

The Sunday Scribble

Presented by Sketch and Rhod. We cover punk, post-punk, indie, industrial, electronic, experimental, folk, country, jazz, soundtracks – in fact if we like it, we play it.

Phonic Jukebox

Non-stop music of every genre from our vast music library. It’s a musical lucky dip, all carefully selected by Phonic FM members.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Show

The Electric Tortoise and Strangle Jim present a weekly instalment of the weird and wonderful, sometimes horrifying (but never boring) music of almost every variety known or unknown!

The Honey Pot

Presented by Jess McAllister. Showcasing and celebrating the female voice, the Honey Pot explores known and lesser-known singers and female fronted bands from a range of genres.

Wallpaper Sounds

With Caroline Hart. Playing those favourite 80s songs, to folk discovered in the Western Isles, to Indian ragas…

Just a Couple Beers

Hailing from the Great Plains’ state of Nebraska in the US, I bring a unique mix of genres to the table (rock, punk, soul, reggae, country, blues, jazz, world, hip hop). Do I have a favourite? They’re all my favourite, depending on my mood! I dj’d at venues in Switzerland and volunteered at KEXP in Seattle. I love music & the power it has to connect us. Just a couple beers is an innocent enough beginning to many a memorable shenanigan – if you don’t mind a bit of irreverence & goofiness along the way!

Mind The Gap

We are Rob and Tom. Mind the Gap is a show which could include pretty much anything and everything. We would like to believe that if we are having fun then hopefully you will too!

Roots and Shoots

Presented alternately by Martin Henning and Bully. We play folk and roots related/derived music from all over the world and just down the road, with guests and live music in the studio.

Phonic Mango

Presented by Premal Bhatt. I play a mix of music showcasing artists of south Asian heritage from across the world.

The Way of Things

Presented by John Tron Davidson, Dragon and The Spring. The Way of Things shares all the records that we’ve found, been told about, and loved.

Ewan’s Mixed Bag

With Ewan James. Playing a diverse mix of tracks that really mean something to me, and maybe generate a bit of curiosity and inspiration for my listeners. I go back and forth in time, from the 60s onwards.

The sounds are rooted in underground indie, psychedelic and alternative rock. Not just things that sound good, but perhaps have interesting songwriting angles, challenge conventions, and have an emotional pull.

Most importantly I’m very keen to help make people happy, or happier, in some way. So my show is hopefully an interactive listener experience – with requests very welcome!”

St David’s Hillbillies

DJ Peachy and guests play lots of new music from Exeter and beyond. Touring acts and up-and-coming locals with a Q&A session on the phone when we can’t get someone in to the studio.

i-play u-play with Rob and Paul

Two music lovers playing a highly curated, eclectic mix of tracks spanning decades and genres. Wide ranging conversation and opinions between some fantastic songs..

The Phoenix Love Radio Show

I’m a recording artist with very wide-ranging musical tastes. I like to dig out lesser-known songs from both under the radar and established artists, with a focus on finely-crafted pop, a sprinkling of classic reggae and folk, and a soupçon of psychedelia and electronica.

Onionheart Radio + Track 1, Side 1

With Michael Harvey. A celebration of the album. Tracks from albums old and new with occasional guest co-hosts.

Happy Sundays

Hosted by Jeff Sleeman, Happy Sundays promotes and explores the creative and cultural life of the area with an emphasis on how the arts can contribute to wellbeing.

Ja-Fu-Re! Collective Radio Show

With DJ Peachy and occasional guests. Jazz, Funk, Reggae and everything in between. The music played is the only topic and if a good mix is happening there’s no need to interrupt.

The Tuesday Music Mix

Tune in for a different mix of music every week with Paul and Anna. From 90s classics to songs from the movies, there is something for everyone.

The Respect Show

Adrian Bull (aka Bully), Paul Giblin, Helen Connole, Tim Price (aka RJ Retsina) and Raj Prashar. The music is an eclectic mix of many styles from all over the world. The show aims to complement the annual Exeter Respect festival and celebrate diversity in the area and in the wider world.

Blather & Smoke

Brought to you by Gordon. There are only two types of music, good and bad, I play the good kind.

Gerry Lyseight

A 21st century version of the Planet Mambo shows I used to present at BBC London/GLR. All kinds of everything including Latin, African, jazz, electronica, folk, reggae, esoteric rock…

Accessibility Matters

Andrew Barge, Chair of Trustees at Living Options Devon, will be talking all things accessibility. Living Options is a user-led disability charity offering a range of services to deaf people and the disabled community in the county of Devon.

Kate’s Music

A mix of my main musical interests: jazz, folk, blues and world music, via my own CDs and those given to me at gigs I promote at Calstock Arts.

The Miscellany Show

Presented by DJ John M. I play a mixture of music and have studio sessions, interviews and spoken word. I talk about the music, chat with guests, and drop in other random general factoids! I play music to soothe and rock, to relax and hype, the unusual and usual.

Anti-Telly Time

With Chee. The main objective of Anti-Telly Time is to give listeners a giggle and a smile. There’s music from local bands through to obscure sounds, and music that makes you dance against your will. Sometimes spoken-word and other non-music delights will pop up, with guests on occasion. It’s a party and you’re invited.