Culture Radio

'In The Gold Dust Rush' is a 2 hour show focused on the guitar driven, dubby and experimental sounds that aren't suitable for a Birds club set. With a history of being in guitar bands, Birds is no stranger to this music and her love for it runs deep. You can expect everything from shoegaze, to wave, to avant-garde pop and more. 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

Deniz Hakman mixing under the reddit born (user)name Awyn1000. Lover of vast landscapes and sad stories, into folk (naturally). Decidedly undecided on genre, depends on how words are hitting that day. Ain't much but it's honest work (a win). www.operator-radio.com

Expect uptempo rhythms and half time bass lines, instrumentals and vocals, with elements of Memphis rap, Dirty South, ghetto house, bass, and dubstep. www.operator-radio.com

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

FOCUS Luisterradio aims to bring listening sessions to your personal listening (head)space. For this special show, Nuria features a guest mix by Argentinian artist PiWi. PiWi is the stage name of Buenos Aires-based DJ and performance artist Vero López Olivera, who combines her work in sound design for theatre productions with mixing a blend of techno, acid and Latin American rhythms in the undergr...

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

As a deejay Franky Sticks has been rocking crowds at clubs, and festivals for over 5 years and is known for his ability to incorporate turntablism into his sets. Franky is also a member of Rotterdam's very own Re:Freshed Orchestra. 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

OatMilk’s upcoming performance on Operator Radio is set to be a masterclass in atmospheric depth, blending vast, emotional soundscapes with a heavy, grounding low-end. The set promises to be a journey through wide-reaching textures, where massive atmospheres meet a deep bass foundation that resonates through the listener. The performance will showcase a seamless fusion of rhythmic structures, navi...

DJ Fiona (Rommy Gindin) is a Berlin-based DJ and the founder of AcidReflux party series and San Loqal collective. Moving fluidly through trance, trance-house, electro, and breaks, she weaves acid textures into her sets whenever possible. Her selections balance emotion, tension, and momentum, shaping hypnotic, forward-driving journeys on the dancefloor. Rooted in underground rave culture, her work...

Foghan DJ and ambassador Foghan not only understands house; he lives it and, better yet, embodies it. Because yes, it is a soul thing. His journey from underground rave promoter to mentor and scout to DJ is his testament to his never-ending love for house music. www.operator-radio.com

A first transmission from knominal. Field recordings from Rotterdam port sit next to early electronic experiments, with signals from the past arriving a little out of time. Expect anything from kitchen-radio hum to pirate broadcasts, from saturated synthesis to chopped-up samples. www.operator-radio.com

“Listening to Possible Worlds” is an upcoming conference at Universiteit Leiden (22-23 October) organised by Daný van Dam, Ruth Clemens and Michael Thomas Rowland as part of the project “Tracing Players Playing Traces: Non/Human Music in Modern and Contemporary Literature”. As part of the project, k.cast (MTR) brings one hour of speculative storytelling, sound, technology and literary theory threa...

How can music make other worlds possible? From jazz cosmologies of Nubian astronomical sites, to low-fi explorations of alien abduction off the Yorkshire coast, this show presents a selection of speculative sounds from elsewhere. www.operator-radio.com

Recording this right after three wonderful days of Horst Festival. Expect a lot of sub rattling bass workouts. www.operator-radio.com

Here Goes Nothing. A phrase often associated with either expecting failure or doing something risky, although none of that will be the case for this radio show, well, maybe a bit risky. But don't you worry about that? There are no restrictions and no genres here, only a wide array of music brought to you by Ranie Ribeiro. www.operator-radio.com

0906 - Wouter, Dutch, DJ, and Sarah, Irish, can’t mix and too stubborn to learn, bring you music that helps them get through life, alongside their dog Douro, who is very heavy to carry into the operator container. Big muscles, big dreams, humble tunes. www.operator-radio.com

Raw, driving electronic music built on groove, industrial grit, and Detroit-rooted energy. Acid lines cut through dense, warehouse atmospheres as Snowflake pulls the crowd deeper into the night—relentless, hypnotic, and impossible to shake. An experience that stays with you after the sound fades. www.operator-radio.com

Zilla’s sets are defined by groove and movement, a fusion of house and tech-house intertwined with Caribbean elements. Drawing inspiration from traditional genres such as Kawina, he creates a sound that feels both familiar and forward-thinking, connecting dance floors through rhythm, culture, and energy. www.operator-radio.com

This set is a blend of soulful sounds wrapped in an electronic jacket, combined with a collection of tracks from the pioneers of house music. It brings together the music I grew up with, the sounds I discovered along the way, and the work I’ve personally contributed to and developed myself. www.operator-radio.com

An exploration of Celia Carrera’s more introspective and genre-blending side. A journey through shifting textures and subtle contrasts, where dub, house, bass, and techno intertwine with intention. From deep, meditative atmospheres to UK-infused rhythms and evolving sonic landscapes. www.operator-radio.com

A raw analogue mix between disco, electro and house www.operator-radio.com

No Caller ID takes us on a journey of deep and dark electro cuts, informed by the timeless electro sound of Detroit and Den Haag. Lock in for an hour of face melters and dusty 808s www.operator-radio.com