Phonic FM – Exeter's sound alternative

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.

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.

Between the Buttons

With Steve, from Exeter’s Vanished Rock Venues. I play a mixture of tracks that we haven’t had time for in our monthly EVRV show, together with tracks associated with local gigs, the occasional chat or interview, and any other stuff that I think people will like.

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.

Morgan Collins

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

The Grunge Explanation

DJ Jim Finn is spinning the discs and comin’ atcha with what he hopes is a topical off-piste grunge show. Fortean news included…

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 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.

Phonic Mango

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

Em’s Gems

MISH MASH
BISH BASH
NO TRASH!

The Eighties Time Machine

Twice-monthly 80s show, featuring ‘forgotten’ hits, non-hits, 12-inch mixes, album tracks and B-sides. Hosted by @helenc77 and @ginsoakedboy.

Jurassic Rock

Dave Stevens takes some very scenic musical paths-less-travelled to disseminate the gospel of (mostly) obscure but groovy, diverse and really-rather-good 60s, 70s and early/mid-80s ROCK.

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 Morning After

Will & McLeod play a mix of well-known and obscure funk, dance, indie, soul, ‘hits’ and even jazz, sprinkled with chat about their (often contrasting) music playlists.

The Lost Chord

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

Back To Back

Presented by Jake and Bod. A diverse and eclectic mix of music: reggae/punk/funk/hip-hop/rock/electronica/ska and many other wonderful tunes for your ears.

2 Hours 2 Midnight

Luke and Jonny play dank, obscure, killer sounds from black metal & hardcore to ambient & dungeon synth. One to wind up or down to midnight depending on the month.

Resonance

We play lots of music and talk about anything – it just depends what’s happening! We hope everyone who listens enjoys what they hear!

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.

The EAR Show

Exeter Art Radio. New and old sounds from the listenable avant-garde, art-related soundscapes and audio works, songs about the anthropocene and first world problems.

Artist and cultural conversations and interviews will sit comfortably alongside listings and reviews of stuff going down in the locale.

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.

Exeter’s Vanished Rock Venues

With Steve. Features interviews with local musicians about their work and influences. In between, Steve plays all kinds of stuff, including local bands, psych, folk, blues, punk, rock, goth, prog, & freakbeat – And he highlights new releases and upcoming gigs.

Emergent Unsigned Radio Show

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

The Britpop Revival Show

Do you remember the first time? From baggy beginnings to the end of the century, we play the Britpop songs you know and love but we also play obscure deep cuts and bands who’ve long since been forgotten.

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 Joe Crow Show.

The Joe Crow Show, with me presents a wide spectrum of tunes – from the late 60’s to the present day – some rock, pop, folk-rock, britpop, electronica and some contemporary-classical – and with a ‘talky bit’ here and there, there is something for everyone!

Film On Phonic

In between playing big beats, banging tunes and beautiful serenades we deliver the latest film-world goods in the form of news and reviews, with further gabble about tv series, video games and more.

Record Mirror Moves

Twice monthly show curated from the pages of a vintage copy of Record Mirror; playing a mix of artists and genres featured in the magazine.

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 Post-Punk and Alternative acts.

The Wild Show

With Chris Norton. A fun and entertaining daytime show.

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!

The Planet Fear Radio Show

Presented by Jude Fear with various guest hosts. We play an eclectic mix of various genres including pop, Americana and indie. We talk largely nonsense in an effort to make each other and our audience laugh.

Making Plans

With Nigel. An omnifarious mix of indie, pop, new wave, rhythm and blues, reggae, rock, world and soul.

The Revolutionary Radio Request Show

With Frank and Jason. A request show, with each week’s theme suggested by a listener. The listeners get to choose the music that we play (although we get to choose the occasional track as well).

The Eccentric Selection

With Pat Bensberg. Some tunes you know, some you don’t, and some you think ‘what the hell is that?’

Songs for you…

Presented by Katie Jones I play new music, old music, everything in between and many guilty pleasures. With occasional guests who have stories to tell, this is a relaxing entry into your Friday morning

7Deadly’s Tuesday Tantrum

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

The Frank Show

I play a variety of different music genres such as blues, rock and reggae… just to name a few.

Tommy S Sunday Show

Join Tommy S on a musical journey through the month with the Sunday Show, showcasing a blend of favourite hits and cutting-edge tracks, along with special guests and readings.

Ungrateful Colonist Radio Hour

Presented by Tim Myers, a self-described music nerd and recent American arrival in the UK. On the show, Tim details an American’s experience in the UK and exorcises his immigrant homesickness with deep explorations of the music of various American scenes and other current and former members of the commonwealth. With a characteristically punk rock and DIY attitude, Tim channels the American settlers who came before him, creating a soundtrack for those livid over stamp taxes, ready to dump imported tea into harbors.

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.

Tom Williams

Tom brings you a load of new alternative music.

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.

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…

Marian’s mix

I play popular tracks from the 50s to the present day, with some classical and country. I’d like people to feel happy and able to sing along – and feel they want to hear the next track.

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!”

Pete’s Sunday Show

Magazine style show – pop/rock/electronica music with intersticed segments: 1) Community Spotlight, featuring pre-recorded interviews with local good causes and interesting people 2) Tips and life hacks – quick and useful techniques or ways or doing things 3) Out and about: shoutouts for events and happenings in the local area 4) Ask Auntie Pete – ability for people to ask questions either live via email or in advance and get best answers on a range of topics. Tone is relaxed and fun – musical tone is upbeat and energetic without being too frenetic as it’s a Sunday. Nothing political and nothing likely to cause friction. We’re here to entertain and recognise folks doing good stuff out there!

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.

Restless

Restless is two hours of wild, raw and trashy tunes from the 50s and 60s brought to you by Syke. Expect garage, rockabilly, R&B, soul, freakbeat, surf, doowop, lounge and a whole bunch of genre-defying crazy stuff.

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!