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Anadol is a psychedelic synth folk project by Gözen Atila, a Turkish sound artist and photographer based in Berlin. Anadol represents Gözen Atila’s liberation from a rather academic approach to electronic composition which she pursued during her music technology studies in Istanbul. She calls her education the „darkness of serious music“ where she first tried to belong, then to break free with the...

Osman Bas, born in 1989, is a Rotterdam-based DJ, Radio host, programmer, and co-founder of the cultural institution and station Operator Radio. Osman got involved in music at a young age after thoroughly exploring the Dutch creative club scene and all it had to offer. At the age of 17, he started collecting records. Soon after, Osman decided to share his music collection with the world. His caree...

Hosted by our team members, Sunflowers on Operator Radio showcases voices from across our community from DJ mixes and interviews to stories of resilience and artistic growth. It is also an occasion for our guests to share some music that is dear to them and highlight artists that inspire them. During Operator's Scattering Seeds Widely programme at FRANKHAN (Istanbul, TR), our hosts Cat and Deniz w...

Volkan Judocu, one of the music directors of arkaoda, the founder of Judo Records and the collector of vinyl records, presents a selection of records he has collected from all over the world, apart from time and space, on the sets he plays. www.operator-radio.com

As a DJ, Wes has an affinity for sounds from across the globe, both from the past and present. With a passionate interest in history, he’s always keen to track down the stories behind the music he plays. Whether it's Brazilian boogie, Cape Verdean funaná or soulful Chicago house, one can expect it all when finding Wes behind the decks. He is also one of the driving forces behind Utrecht's club nig...

ALAN x is a DJ and producer from the electronic music scene in the Netherlands. Currently based in Istanbul, ALAN x started his music career in Rotterdam in 2002, performing under the name Taylan Alan, before adopting the moniker ALAN x in 2023 and evolving his sound. ALAN x's sound is a mesmerizing journey through the electronic music spectrum. It's characterized by its ability to bridge the gap...

Semi is a dj, producer and event organizer based in istanbul. Semi has been an active dj in the istanbul scene since 2017. semi is playing his high energy dj sets with cdj and vinyl with a blend of uk house, garage,speed garage, jungle and drum n bass while keeping the artistic selections and sounds in his sets. semi did many dj sets and also playing live with a dawless setup featuring many synths...

When you come from a place where everything collides in the worst and the best way, confusion comes with a price - it's either a bigger confusion or a huge relief. Istanbul based DJ Ece Özel’s approach towards selection, pullulates from this exact notion. Growing up in the city’s vibrant punk scene and being acquainted with electronic music afterwards, surely had some effects on her style. Expect...

Vasco is a Utrecht-based DJ, record collector, and promoter behind the infamous club evening Weerd. His taste in music isn't bound to a specific genre, yet he gravitates toward sounds that are steeped in soul and charged with a certain toughness. With a sharp intuition for the dancefloor, and a steady presence in the local scene — both as DJ and promoter — Vasco surely knows how to read the room a...

Unreleased sounds + vibrations of now

Pan - 24th July 2026 by Operator

For the second year in a row, Roots & Riddims returns as a gathering space for Black expression, ancestral connection, and collective celebration. A night of music and culture bringing Surinamese, Cabo Verdean, Angolan and Caribbean diasporas together. Local Rotterdam emerging artists Rav Fast & Sukana will bring those Afro-Diasporic sounds together. Join later on the club night (25/07) at WORM in...

How to become orientated when feeling lost? In rhythmic visions, faustin and his guests, explore afro-diasporic longings through futuristic electronic sounds. Taking you on an adventure to what is beyond while envisioning places to belong. www.operator-radio.com

Terra Traces draws from the soil of the past and the pulse of the future. A sound that feels discovered, not manufactured. Organic, hypnotic, and deeply transportive. www.operator-radio.com

Artist in heart and soul, Gurney-Champion draws inspiration from the 80’s and 90’s, pop music, culture and contemporary art. He loves to play without boundaries: from proper club tunes to easy listening music and from jazz & soul to house & techno. And always on the lookout for hidden gems and b-sides. www.operator-radio.com

My sound is dynamic and fluid, a blend deep rolling tracks, and unexpected breaks. Sometimes dark, sometimes uplifting. www.operator-radio.com

speedrun big mode! www.operator-radio.com

Cold outside ~ warm inside. It's the contrast between the grey skies & buildings, the ice-cold snow-covered nature, and the more-than-human warmth that exists within. 𓇢𓆸𓇢𓆸𓇢𓆸𓇢𓆸𓇢𓆸𓇢𓆸 brutalist poem is an exploration of the raw and layered soundscapes of Eastern Europe, shaped by social fragmentation, nostalgia, and the disillusionment of the post-socialist experience. Each episode captures the grit a...

Disco Fist is back for our 4th visit to the container as we continue to nurture our Rotterdam-Berlin connection by inviting Rotterdam local and good friend: Droom. From her crazy artworks to hosting events and making appearances in the booth at the likes of Italorator, Iris is always radiant, and we can't wait to have her take over for us! Tune in for an hour of Italo, Wave and 80’s inspired nosta...

A journey through 21-century psychedelic rock music. From lofi garage to ear bleeding HiFi doom. www.operator-radio.com

A show for the warm, hazey summer days. A step into the softer and more atmospheric dubstep, with both old and new discoveries. Enjoy best outside, under a shading tree, with a sweet drink and big doobie. www.operator-radio.com

A lively 1 hour-long radio show about language examined through music. Your guide to the latest and greatest tunes from around the globe. Osmanbas diving into the newest releases, breaking free from the confines of one sound with another episode of 'A Way With Music' . www.operator-radio.com

Funkyard is a collective of DJs, vinyl connoisseurs, and event organizers specializing in the genres of afro, high-life, dub, disco, Latin, jazz, funk, boogie, and hip hop. Tune in live! www.operator-radio.com

This show is based on my set for SAS Amsterdam recently which took place in Amsterdamse Bos as the sun was setting. Good vibes, deep grooves and a few twists along the way. Hope you enjoy! www.operator-radio.com

How can one make their own personal development and artistic process explicit, and in doing so, use that to collaborate with people around them? Acknowledging that one’s personality and sonic interests are ever-changing, diverse, and versatile takes centre stage in “xcepting,” where xceptor, the show’s namesake, engages in a musical discourse with fellow artists and musicians that deepens and expa...