Phonic FM – Exeter's sound alternative

The Old Wave/New Wave Show

Hosted by Vinnie Grist, the Old Wave/New Wave show features Post Punk and New Wave tracks from the late 70s and early 80s as well as earlier artists who influenced the New Wave sound and more recent Alternative acts.

Good Things Show

Join Chloe for a vibrant mix of sounds spanning world music, rap, acoustic gems, and soulful grooves. At its heart, this show is about sharing music that moves people. As the show grows, expect interviews with local artists, musicians, and inspiring voices from the community. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Emergent Unsigned Radio Show

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

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.

The Inner Soundtrack with Nicole

The Inner Soundtrack is an introspective music and conversation show presented by Nicole, exploring the emotional relationship people have with music across different eras of their lives.

Blending alternative, folk, electronic, metalcore, singer-songwriter and emotionally immersive soundscapes, the focus is less on genre and more on emotional truth — the way music can hold us, reveal us, unravel us and sometimes help us reconnect with ourselves again.

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 Last Transmission

Mark and Steve play the best new music, though we can’t resist throwing in some classic oldies. We like to have local musicians come into the studio to play live, and speak to national and international acts via the wonders of the telephone.

Tom Williams

Tom brings you a load of new alternative music.

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.

Classical Journey

Luch Càise-Dearg presents baroque, classical, romantic and modern music performed by solo artists, chamber ensembles, orchestras and choirs. Most recordings are made by local artists, many of whom discuss their work and perform live on the programme.

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.

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 Earliest Late Show

DJ Woke Foolishness brings you brand new tunes from across the alternative spectrum. Music with that fresh out the box smell- painstakingly and lovingly collected across the latest month spanning many genres from alt pop to post punk, Electro to hip hop, if it is new, got poetry in it’s soul and not cookie cutter made for profit mainstream slop then expect to hear all (well… most) of the latest releases.

Rob’s Pole Position Show

RPP SHOW – Presenter Robert Piwko. 2 hours of: NICELY POLISHED SECTION – Music from Poland, mostly in English, LOCALISED SOUNDS: I will present groups that are local to Exeter and Devon, COVERS CORNER – unique songs, brilliant covers, special arrangements, great voices, XLIVE – Concerts, Live Music Corner, Acoustic sessions, Unplugged tracks, AROUND THE GLOBE IN 3 Songs & VINYL ROULETTE – Completely random finds from my old Records Collection, Crackly but tasty!

The Edge of Jazz

(Dr) David Treharne plays jazz, and jazz related music, to an eclectic, esoteric and discerning audience of people who have an ear to spare on Tuesday afternoons.

7Deadly Spins

7Deadly (AKA Chris Perkins) presents a broad mix of exciting and eclectic music.

IT’S YA GAL AL

Hi ya nice to meet ya! Im your host Alice Szypillo and the music I share spans all genres and continents playing tracks that move me, rare grooves that allure me and tracks that represent the extensive culture and history of the world. I weave in people’s stories and have guest appearances and something for all ears. 

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.

The Coming

Greg Gould (the Ghoulish Groover) presents breakbeats and EDM. It’s for anyone who loves music. I’d like to captivate my audience.

Sounds from the Fun Bus

Just me (Kerrie), with some great tunes, the occasional guest and the odd bit of live music. From blues to punk, country to dark house, classical to k-pop, I’ll be sharing some of the sounds I like and love.

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!