Culture Radio

a new chapter unfolds in the back alleys of chiba city — enter at your own risk to witness the blue devils & alternative sounds of the surreal, the spirit, and the fantasy www.operator-radio.com

People sometimes speak of something that happens frequently as happening 'ever so often'. But when something happens only occasionally, it happens every so often. Ever so often is a monthly show at Operator by Samira, drawn to bass and breaks that carry a quiet tension. www.operator-radio.com

From the colorful streets of Rotterdam, Phillintheblanks, an artist of Surinamese/Cape Verdean heritage, embodies the mix of cultures and rhythms. His identity knows no bounds, reflecting the diverse tunes within. Inspired by his environment, his musical journey started with shared moments, sparking a love for various sounds and cultures. www.operator-radio.com

A returning segment to BMLé BMLé’s catalogue is the “When Footwork Meets …” series, with this time around the Jazz connection. Jazz is a way of creating music, not a paticular sound. This ethos is also present within Footwork. Be amazed by these smooth sounds that pay homage to the Jazz greats that came before us. (And yes! Everything is at 160 BPM) www.operator-radio.com

This will be a session taking us back to the roots of hip-hop with a lot of great jazzy samples and boom bap 90's beats, a tribute to legend artists and producers such as J Dilla, Hi-Tek, Guru, Q-Tip, MF Doom &more. And just as the tempo gets high enough we will be closing by dancing a little on a New Jack Swing vibe. www.operator-radio.com

One hour of personal Dynamic D favorites live at Operator! www.operator-radio.com

Third Ground is a monthly sonic space curated by Ezri Jade, where diasporic experiment is the (only) common ground. Expect electronic selections that move between root and future. For this episode, Prance takes over the decks. www.operator-radio.com

FOCUS Luisterradio aims to bring listening sessions to your personal listening (head)space. www.operator-radio.com

The fundamental [First] frequency, is defined as the lowest frequency of a periodic waveform. In music, the fundamental is the musical pitch of a note that is perceived as the lowest partial present. Together with a group of talented young artists, they form the base of a musical family throughout the underground of Western Europe. With not only love for music, but also for the scene First Frequen...

An homage to all delivery workers on their daily commute. Hette Delivers is an eclectic mix of sounds and grooves for those hard at work. www.operator-radio.com

Hailing from the heart of China's club culture and now based in Amsterdam. Yi, aka Squidge, is a DJ and the founder of the label FUTURO. Her sound is nourished by the vibrant energy of the Chinese circuit, channeling the nostalgic futurism of 90s electronica. She finds beauty in the obsolete and the dormant, a philosophy where retro and forward-facing sounds collide into a novel sensory experience...

The Hamburger Community 2026 is a group of artists, cultural workers, musicians — with shared suspicions of permanence, and in search of it, still. Their practices are analog by default: handed over in person, experienced live, half-baked and still warm. For them, telling stories is the oldest form of community memory. They treat potlucks as a learning method, broadcasts as entering worlds and tex...

Reigersbos records is a collective from Amsterdam south east with some of the best vinyl collection and selection from soul, funk, rnb, hip hop and other genres. www.operator-radio.com

In an ode to you, each episode Kleingeld brings an ode to someone or something else. This episode is an ode to desire. To the confusion between aching and total ecstasy. To those who yearn themselves into implosion. To you, riding a white horse into the sunset, drowning in a bathtub. To you without words, overflowing but never full. To desire is to truly live, but will it be the death of you? www....

In this show Glitza leans into the weirder end of the spectrum without losing sight of the dancefloor www.operator-radio.com

Monthly 1 hr of Pure Venom by DJ Shahmaran www.operator-radio.com

SConductor's mix explores rhythm as a form of movement and memory, rooted in 4/4 dance music while moving through house, breakbeat, and leftfield electronics. Guided by atmosphere rather than genre, the selection balances old and new records, deep grooves, minimal textures, and broken rhythms. Subtle Eastern influences appear through pacing, repetition, and percussive detail, creating a quiet dial...

Paquito Moniz was born in Tilburg but raised in the nightlife. From the moment he started producing he traveled far and searched for the best parties and newest tunes. But now he's in the mix live at Operator for one hour. www.operator-radio.com

Onze moerstaal omvat onze diepste gevoelens, de leukste spelingen en de grappigste grapjes. We hopen jullie dichter bij elkaar te brengen met onze gedeelde taal, gedeelde cultuur en gedeelde billenschudders. Laten we elkaar beter begrijpen door te kijken naar wat voor fantastische hits Nederland (en een beetje Vlaanderen) ons heeft gebracht. Met poëzie, humor en directheid doen we je boxen weer ee...

This time a stormy weather special, filled with music I'd play when the skies turn grey. The night can feel a little different when you’re on your way home as a FLINTA. I’ve always tried to play music that feels soothing, empowering, and keeps me alert on my way home. I felt the urge to curate a show that helps everyone who needs it feel safe, seen, and at peace. ‘Naar Huis’ is a companion for you...

In this radio show, I will play all the music that I don't play in clubs. this could be any music that touches me; from pop to ambient or avant-garde; you name it. In Greek mythology, Naida referred to the ethereal beings known as water nymphs or sea spirits. These graceful entities were commonly portrayed as exquisite and captivating creatures intertwined with the essence of water bodies like riv...

For this Operator Radio show, Blank Wave Soundsystem and swærm each present a selection shaped by a shared fascination with underground electronic music. Moving between EBM, Industrial, Electro, Wave, New Beat, Leftfield and Clash-inspired sounds, the show explores the darker and more unconventional corners of club culture. Rather than following a single genre, both sets unfold through carefully c...

The Rubber Legs Movement, two men of a certain age from the Isle of D, bringing nonalgorithmic sonic adventures in hi and lo fi . Music collectors since the 70's so every show has a fresh theme ranging from jazz, soul and disco to kraut, dub, house and other electronics. Each show has to be a surprise, not only for the people tuning in but also for themselves. Can you feel it? www.operator-radio.c...

Leon Andres and xceptor both share a common love for house, minimal and club music from the 2000s - 2010s. Embark on this 2 hour flight with no specific landing destination. www.operator-radio.com

Explosif mix to make the girls shake their ass. www.operator-radio.com