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Welcome to The Smoko Show, your fortnightly podcast serving up news, interviews, and some piping-hot chats about NZ music.  

Shake off the morning dust and rub the sleep out of your eyes! Tune into 98.5FM every weekday morning! If you're reading this and have got this far...I [...]

A bunch of hot takes, contrarian unpopular opinions, niche genres and batshit insane episodes of music history. If you want to hear about how Steve [...]

Ripstart is a collective of 3 DJs hailing from deep below the surface of the 03. Playing Bass Music, Techno, Ukg, Breaks, Electro, Dubstep, and [...]

Are you suffering from a lack of rhythm and good beats? Lets get you to the ICU right away! Tune into RDU, 8pm every Monday for the Intensive Care [...]

PnW (Percussion and Weight) Radio is PnW's radio show on regular rotation Monday nights with local DJ's Percy and Ultraviolet. Focusing on bringing [...]

Welcome to Digital Love Radio! Join Elliot Tierney, founder of Digital Love NZ, as he dives into his love for the magical and weird world of music. Elliot loves it all! From the hard-hitting bangers and the softer, minimal side, to the can’t-stop-dancing, heart-warming groovers. Elliot is excited to share the copious amount of electronic music he has been collecting over the years! As well as all the new favourites he will be discovering along the way... as he now has a weekly excuse to buy new tracks! Tune in to get information for Elliot’s Digital Love events popping up around the Ōtautahi/Christchurch scene. A party with a purpose, showcasing talented DJs, Producers and visual artists, while raising funds and awareness for local and national charities in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Eclectic Radio sources multifaceted bass-heavy sounds spanning across the electronic underground. Whether it’s through ethereal beats, or dark pulsating rhythms, the essence lies in the eclectic unknown!

Shake off the morning dust and rub the sleep out of your eyes! Tune into 98.5FM every weekday morning! If you're reading this and have got this far...I [...]

"If this is the sort of stuff that the future brains are listening to - I dread where the country is headed..." - RDU listener Apropos of Nothing - having no relevance to any previous discussion or situation Host, and local music aficionado, Lisa McLaren, takes you on a tour of great local music, talks all the latest music news, and counts down your favourites with the Te Ahi Top 10! Apropos of Nothing, 2 - 4pm, every Tuesday!  

Bekah's Buddies is a new unique take on interviewing and radio. Deemed as one of the most chaotic personalities in Ōtautahi, Bekah and her show will take you on an absolutely hysterical - yet heartwarming - journey every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. So if you’re in need of a mid-week pick-me-up or simply want something refreshing, tune in and enjoy the chaos 🙂 Want to send in a question? Bekahbuddies1@gmail.com

Missy G rolling out the wickedest, wildest heart-pumping beats from women musicians and producers from all over the planet. New releases so hot, they've [...]

Bringing you a very loose use of the term 'punk' with a selection of the best and worst music gracing the scene. Your weekly taste of local and [...]

The Noize Kontrol crew represents all things bass oriented and underground. Bringing forward sounds from dubstep to jungle, new to old, and everything in between. Turn the bass up and kick back as Dj’s Avenue, E.T, Habits & Skripture take you thru the realm of the darkest vibes. Tune in weekly on Tuesdays from 9pm.

The Apocalypse has been serving Antichristchurch for over three decades, providing the very best metal from NZ and abroad. Featuring news, reviews, [...]

Shake off the morning dust and rub the sleep out of your eyes! Tune into 98.5FM every weekday morning! If you're reading this and have got this far...I [...]

Purveyor of midweek hump day good times, with a focus on local and international, new and vintage indie music. You'll also find plenty of guitar-based [...]

Bi-weekly on RDU 98.5FM! Weekly rotating shows, bringing you nothing but the very best. Week 1 Hosted by Hat and Leon, The Hit List [...]

The Sheep Technique will bring you the very best of new and old New Zealand alternative and indie music scene. Unreleased obscurities, modern kiwi [...]

Droppin' Jewelz features some truly dope underground hip-hop, unheard and unknown. Respecting the art form and going back to the roots of where it all [...]

Got an interest in the global underground dance music culture? Boy, we've got the show for you! Explore the underground dance and local electronic music scenes with hosts, Keanu Raves, Protectionspell, Waewaexpress, Infordin, and Social Sport Club Unique showcases the best new underground 4/4 dance music from around the world. A heavy focus on techno with hints of electro, trance, breakbeat rave, house, and garage. Wednesdays 10 - 11pm, only on RDU 98.5FM.  

The DredShed contains leftfield beats amongst a swirl of darkened atmospheres. Breaks and rhythms, old and new cross the airwaves bringing hypnotic vibrations to the masses.

Shake off the morning dust and rub the sleep out of your eyes! Tune into 98.5FM every weekday morning! If you're reading this and have got this far...I [...]

Born during the hedonism of the early 1970s, Peter was raised by a pack of hippies, exiting the womb to the sounds of Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, The Doors, The Pretenders, David Byrne, John Martin, Frank Zappa, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Peter Green and Brian Eno, he graduated through the 80s with The Cure, The Cramps and The Ramones, but then found his own way with the hip-hop sounds of New York and LA. Dana Dane, Ice T, Big Daddy Kane, Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock and Young MC.  Then it happened. In 1988 he found house music, and since then he has been on a journey of discovery into the hidden depths of EDM in all its forms. Join him and his fucked-up musical taste every Friday morning on RDU from 10 to 12 for “Thank Fuck it’s Friday”. A celebration of a great week and a great weekend to come, surrounded by a truly eclectic selection of great music.

When you’re In The Mix with DJsoc you’ll get a taste of underground and up-and-coming talent from Christchurch students! We’ve handpicked DJs who have a passion for good tunes and a Friday boogie. Be sure not to miss out on an exclusive sneak peek into UC's electronic music scene filled with head-turning talent and IDs from student producers. Catch you In The Mix!

The Friday Fix up is the light at the end of the tunnel. When you have been grinding all week and just need that little boost to pick you up for the [...]

Start your weekend the right way! 2 hours of new music, starting with the Homegrown Half Hour - 30mins of kiwi music brought to you by NZ on Air. Host, [...]

Bi-weekly on RDU 98.5FM! Weekly rotating shows, bringing you nothing but the very best. Week 1 Hosts Mike T with Subminimal & Dream.r will guide you on a journey of house music and 4/4 club culture in Christchurch. Promoting local house music events, and providing a platform for both up and coming, and established guest DJ’s. Join Rhythm Zone in keeping the house vibe at the forefront of dance culture. Discover the most up to date music and find connections between the new and it’s essential links from the past. Tune in fortnightly on Fridays, 6 - 8pm. Only on RDU 98.5FM. Week 2 Doofology 101 is a whirlwind safari ride through the proverbial Serengeti of psychedelic splendor that is Aotearoa’s underground outdoor music festival scene. On this show, we’ll be taking a deep dive into all things Doof! To do this I'll be talking of some of Aotearoa’s most dynamic, dedicated, diabolical and downright delicious folks, who make these events and the amazing community that surrounds them tick! Mix that in with a veritable plethora of top-notch tuuunage From some of the best and baddest selectas the Aotearoa doof scene has to offer! And, It should be one hell of a ringa ding ding!!! So tune in fortnightly, 6 - 8pm Fridays

Tune into MetroBeatz for all your jungle requirements. Chaotic breaks, low-end pressure and endless good vibes drawing inspiration from the cultural roots [...]

Every Friday night from 9.30 – 11pm, Dubstarr will take you on a journey from old school to new. Various genres including hip hop, dancehall, grime, [...]

A semi-spherical surprise mix of global glottal releases and post-instrumental mentalities. Surprise Attack isn't so much the next night cut-up and [...]

The bass-heavy groove of the European music scene is now at your fingertips, with Euro FREQ radio. From colourful mixes of Techno, to Hardgroove, to trance, the sounds of long nights in Berlin are brought right to your radio. Tune into 98.5FM with CHOLE, for a rhythmic experience like no other. It’s time to get freqey, every Saturday morning from 1am.

With the modus operandi to provide the freshest in underground house sounds every Saturday morning, Hauswerk has always taken pride in taking things a [...]

Bi-weekly on RDU 98.5FM! Weekly rotating shows, bringing you nothing but the very best. Week 1 Influenced by sampling culture and [...]

Mostly vinyl, classic funk, reggae history, hip hop/breaks, soul jazz, extreme kitsch and upbeat/downbeat tunes mixed with the occasional guest. Join [...]

100% New Zealand electronica show. Saturdays, 4 - 6pm! The Green Room showcases the best electronic new releases and classic tracks, interviews, news [...]

Tune in weekly for your Saturday "send it" vibes! For a selection of melodic, deep, driving, rhythm grooves from across the globe. Join a rotation of hosts - Moad, 2Shades, Optic Swerve, and Illiterate - for the best in techno, house, and all the weird bits jammed in between! Bust out the jam and scones, chuck the jug on, and kick off your weekend with Send It Sessions, 6 - 8pm only on RDU 98.5FM.  

Welcome to the Miri Mixer! Fostering and celebrating talent from all over Aotearoa! Each week, expect to hear from the most promising up-and-comers, as well as names you already know and love. Whether you're getting ready for a big night out - or a great night in - we've got you sorted with a diverse range of guest DJs, vocal artists, and genres. Tune in and get involved! The Miri Mixer, 8:30 - 10:30pm, every Saturday.

Lovers of BASS and the quintessential gong, true surfers of the sine wave. Sensei Sessions is the show for you. Meta key and immersive flow, with toilet [...]

Exploring the global underground 140 scene. Showcasing new labels, producers and vinyl exclusives. Join Mujaah on his journey to 'make dubstep great [...]

Calling all of Christchurch's crazy children! RDUs longest-running show, Radio for Kids is specially designed to keep the kids entertained so parents can enjoy a peaceful breakfast in bed! This vibrant show features games, quizzes, song requests and questions. Learn some new recipes and or some inspiring DIY ideas and challenges to keep the kids busy. The team will keep you up to date with all the best children's events and movies on around Canterbury. Radio for Kids, 7 - 9am, Sundays, only on RDU 98.5FM

The Jazz show brings you... you guessed it! Your weekly fix of all things jazz. Be it old, new, weird, actual or alleged. From blue bote and bossa nova to [...]

Bi-weekly on RDU 98.5FM! Weekly rotating shows, bringing you nothing but the very best. Week 1: DNA A stone-ground blend of contemporary rock, indie, electronic and hip-hop tunes, from Aotearoa and around the world. Join Amanda and Darlene (and sometimes Molly) for the very best music from back in the day and now. Chatting about the general goings-on in life with news, music, movies, tv and day-to-day experiences. Week 2: Beats On Rye After a solid five years surfing the airwaves of Tamaki Makaurau. Beats on Rye has now found a new home at RDU! Brought to you by DJ El Pasko who originally hails from Otautahi, Beats on Rye promises to bring you a carefully selected batch of new and classic instrumental hip hop from the world’s best producers, plus a bunch of beats, rhymes and jazzy soul from El Pasko’s personal archives.

Join us as we dust off a whole lot of old records, a few essential CDs and resurrect the odd fractured mp3 for a couple of hours of recorded music [...]

Throwing Shapes is the sound of a back-country road stretching into the distance; the heat shimmering off the tarmac and playing tricks with your mind. [...]

The Dubwize Show is Ōtautahi's only full-spectrum reggae show and the South Island's longest-running with 20 years under the belt. Featuring the sounds of [...]

Out of the 03, RedTeef is an up-and-coming duo, specialising in a mixture of bass-focused music and groovy Elektro. Whatever the occasion, you'll be sure to have your booty shaking and head pounding! Tune in to hear pair mix up a storm of impressive beats. Redteef Radio, Sunday nights on RDU. Put the perfect full stop on your week!

Introducing Echo, brought to life by Otautahi’s own Echo Train Records. A rotating roster of the label's family led by Jagā, Junus Orca, Shli & Social Sport, sharing a conscious stream of sounds from within and without. A subtle and refined sonic aesthetic with equal focus on the ethereal origins of the label and forward thinking experimental dance music.

Providing the airwaves with the sexiest electro, ghettotek, and footwork.

Two yung interweb explorers with a deep passion for underground electronic dance music join forces to create ctrl+T. With a focus on collecting euphoric bass lines and manic drum breaks, these two selektas source and broadcast tracks from all around the world right down to the sacred beats made here in Aotearoa. Their passion goes beyond the frequencies as they invite special guests such as music producers and DJs on air to showcase local talent. ╚(″⚈ᴗ⚈)╗ ctrl+T live radio hosted by Bellsy and Dwullwud every Sunday 10pm.

Whether it's late-night Sunday kickons, or a far too early commute to work. The Sunday Session with HarryT will provide you the greatest House, Techno and UKG music before the Monday blues begin!