Phonic FM – Exeter's sound alternative

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!

The Eccentric Selection

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

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.

The Wild Show

With Chris Norton. A fun and entertaining daytime show.

Exeter Talking

With Dr David Treharne. Exeter Talking highlights the extraordinary range of arts talent that exists in and around Exeter. It aims to support theatre, film, spoken word, music and more.

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.

Occupy the Airwaves

Following on from the success of 9 years of Occupy the Airwaves Dreadnought South West present a mixture of live and pre recorded content. Platforming, showcasing and celebrating women’s voices.

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.

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.

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.

The Future Sound Of Exeter Show

Hosted by Paul Giblin, this show features music you are unlikely to hear anywhere else. Genres covered include prog, electronica, dub and many more…

The idea behind musomusofm is to play as much new music as humanly possible in the two hour slot I have every two weeks on Phonic FM. I work with loads of emerging bands and artists and to play them on a bonafide FM station is a real boost for the act and gives me a real sense of pride, hearing their music that otherwise wouldn’t stand a chance of receiving airplay.

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.

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.

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.

Phonic Mango

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

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.

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.

The Soul Show

Tom Yule plays across-the-board soul music: northern, modern, RnB and Motown.

The Carefully Curated Show

Hosted by myself Stephen, I play electronic, electronica, electro pop and classic remixes from the early 80s up to the present day, along with some less well known tracks and the odd 12” remix thrown in!

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.

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.

Suck My Disco

A celebration of all types of dance music from the birth of Disco to Acid House to Trance to the present day.

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!

Noise Machine

Presented by Marian. Playing all types of music but introducing new bands, new music and hopefully a great experience for the listeners on a Saturday night.

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…

Truck T

Break it down and get funky!

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!

Psychoactive Sounds

A deep dive into dub, trip-hop, ambient and other assorted psychedelia.

The Murzi Show

If you love hip hop, then the Murzi Show brings you a mad mix of hip hop from the UK and beyond, along with some reggae, funk and anything in-between.

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.

7Deadly’s Tuesday Tantrum

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

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!”

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!

The Heliotropics Show

Join Raj Prashar for a fortnightly ‘bounce’ with a journey in his world of music, ranging from Dub, Reggae, Funk, Breaks, and Hip Hop, to Electronica, Techno, and House. Much of Raj’s focus is on new music from around the world

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.

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

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.

Blabber & Smoke

Brought to you by Gordon.

Wallpaper Sounds

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

Jungle Thing

Presented by DJ Noisemonkey. Playing a heavy mix of jungle, breakcore, dnb , old skool and other fast weighty genres. I want the audience to find something new in the show every thing

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.

Morgan Collins

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

Rock, Pop and Bagpipes

John Sherratt plays a mix of rock, pop and one bagpipe song sometimes hidden in one of the songs.

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.

White Russian for Breakfast

I present an eclectic mix of music and comment, often with a guest or two. I will also play new electronic music from local producers. I’m a prominent member of the relatively new Exeter House & Techno community, and will draw attention to news and events relating to that.

Lights Up!

Jonathan Posner brings his love of Musical Theatre to Phonic FM! Tune in to Lights Up! to get your fix of all things to do with stage musicals – from the songs to the news, views and chat.

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.

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.

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…

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 Nightfly

I present a show of chilled, laid back and smooth grooves from across the decades. I hope that the audience enjoys the fact that I talk exclusively about the music, enabling them to sit back and wind down at the end of a busy third week of each month. The rest of the month they are on their own 🙂

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.

Drop That!

Dave Elmer brings you a blend of the best of jazz, soul, funk, Afro and world music flavours.

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!

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 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!

Em’s Gems

MISH MASH
BISH BASH
NO TRASH!

Every Now And Then

Various musics with Matthew, every now and then, a bit of skateboarding, surf or bike chat, sometimes Devon related, sometimes not.

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.

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.

Marky-Mark’s BlueNote Odyssey

Hosted by Marky-mark, the programme aims to play the very best, toe tapping, head nodding tunes from Blue Note and other important jazz labels.

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.

In Progress

Presented by Rich. Playing an eclectic mix of music that has caught my ear, which I hope you will enjoy too.

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.

Tom Williams

Tom brings you a load of new alternative music.

Dead Air

Col and Mike Under the guise of Mort the Squirrel-Its all Electronica or is that someone with an angle grinder?

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.

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!

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.

New presenters

We occasionally use slots in the schedule to train brand new Phonic FM presenters. Bear with us: for many new presenters it’ll be their first time on the radio, so there might be the odd slip, stumble or pause. But you might just discover your new favourite programme!

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.

Emergent Unsigned Radio Show

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

Playtime

With Andy Sinclair. I play funk and soul primarily, but also some jazz, acid jazz, house and reggae as the mood suits. Basically, anything with a groove.

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 Thursday Book Club

Bringing you all the news and chat about books – from updates on literary events around Exeter and East Devon, to reviews and discussion of the latest releases. Jonathan and his guest panel are all published authors, so be prepared for some lively and well-informed debate!

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.

The Lost Chord

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

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).

Acoustic Blues Club

Acoustic blues and roots music, with Ian McKenzie

Yan’s Bangers

Presented by myself, it’s a light-hearted trip in the DeLorean through the 80s and 90s, picking only the best (and sometimes worst) music that the two decades had to offer. With a different featured album every time, I talk about the bands, the history of the tracks, and any fun facts that spring to mind. Full of nostalgia, I also cover the most horrific tracks from that time in my “Maximum Cheese” section. I also have a trivia quiz based on popular culture from the 80s and 90s. Anyone who loves a giggle and holds giant shoulder pads in their memory with fondness will love it. The aim? To leave people wanting to rush out, buy a Soda Stream, a Sinclair C-5 and a Remington Fuzz-away, and dig out their neon leg-warmers.

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.

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.

Insightful Curiosity

I explore topics in philosophy, science and technology that I think listeners would want to know more about, plus there’s a sprinkling of my favourite tunes. My show is for anyone who’s curious about this strange universe we live in. You’ll be entertained, but also come out of the show feeling like you’ve learned something. You might end up seeing the world in a new light.

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.

The Frank Show

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

The Friday Modulation

With Jim. Playing all the very best in mod, ska, punk and indie, it’s probably the best thing you can do on a Friday night with your clothes on.

Making Plans

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

We Don’t Know

We don’t know… but we like to find out. Jonathan plays mostly current pop music from his tablet, @will789gb plays R&B from CDs. We’ve an interest in tech to counter disability, starting with sound.

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.

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.

Living Better with Dementia

With local dementia champion, Gina Awad BEM. I showcase a wide range of guests from people living with dementia to care partners and families in addition to sharing innovative practice. I have a variety of guests from the local area and from across the country.

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.

Station Well Raver

With Steve, aka Well Raver. It’s a rave music show under a wellbeing umbrella. This means I will have breaks within the music in order to talk about the latest wellbeing news in the local community.

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.