The Alt-Country show began in 2007, when (host) Emily Smith set out to find bands similar to Wilco, Old 97s, Silver Jews and local groups she'd come to love in her home state of Florida (The Heathens, Band Marino, The Ones to Blame). Over time, she became adept at seeking music and curating...

Bhangra and Beyond is a weekly music show hosted by DJ Rekha, a cultural instigator, recognized worldwide for being one of the first DJs to merge classic Bhangra sounds into the language of contemporary electronic dance music. The first 40 minutes of the show is comprised of Bhangra tracks, both...

Each week, Skymall brings you the weird, the deep, and the absurdly happy side of electronic music. So get your fill of nerdy sub-genres and raise your consciousness at the same time with the Glitch.IDM Show!

Every Thursday, selecta DJ Drew drops the best in dub, roots, dancehall, dubtronica, and anything in between on the Reggae Hour. There's always a new vibe, he's always helping you discover new reggae artists... and always with a positive vibration.

In 2009 Linus Wyrsch joined the team of DJs at BTR and took over the bi-weekly jazz show,The Jazz Hole. Being a sought-after clarinetist and saxophonist, himself, in the Big Apple, Linus embraces a unique relationship with the jazz genre and its musicians, consequently providing the listeners...

Musicians play exclusive sets and chat about their craft and experiences with our team of hosts, each a veteran of their music scene with a knack for asking questions musicians actually enjoy answering. Maia was the show's longtime host and producer, leaving in 2020. Her 14 year run is...

Art Uncovered brings you interviews with an eclectic mix of artists and creators. On the show they discuss their work and how it may intersect with technology, pop-culture, science and the larger culture

The Music Meetup spotlights indie artists from all over, and of every genre. Get an earful of music and then a one-on-one chat with the artist themselves. So rock out and get to know your new fav musician! Before The Music Meetup, there was Discovery Corner, so check that out, too!

Jam Session is one of BTRtoday's longest-running podcasts, launched in 2006. New episodes are out every Monday, catering to music lovers within the jam band community. Expect studio favorites, new live improvisations, features on popular and brand new festivals, and many chances to win music and...

The Motivational Monday mega-mix (3-4 hours) is geared to power you through your first workout of the week with the best up-tempo tracks from around the world. DJ Meredith will motivate you along the way with inspiring quotes! The show will keep you motivated, entertained, and focused so that you...

The Music Digest is a music reaction show hosted by Bryan B, serving up newly released (or just new to BTRtoday) singles and album tracks for your consumption, and occasionally featuring interviews with artists or visits from guest co-hosts. From November 2016 to August 2019, the show was...

Book Talk features discussions with up and coming authors who have recently published new work. Topics range from 1960s Jimi Hendrix roadie biographies to modern political commentary to crime-fiction from a recovered heroin addict. What is never featured is the boring or mundane. If the last...

The title of this show comes from host Emily Smith’s childhood love of the roller skating rink and the special time where the DJ would come over the loudspeaker and say “gentleman clear the floor, it’s time for ladies skate only.” Ladies Skate is a platform for incredible women in music. And when...

BTR Top 10 features the best of the best music currently spinning on BTR. Each week, we countdown the top artists and albums on the site, based on what our hosts are playing most on their shows.

Radio Dispatch is a weekly podcast covering progressive politics, hosted by siblings John and MJ Knefel. The show features journalists, authors, organizers, and artists, as well as John and MJ's own original reporting and analysis. From civil liberties and privacy to civil rights and...

A daily news podcast that gives you 15 minutes of original reporting on events throughout NYC that speak to greater national and international issues.

The best of the best comedians and writers in New York get together at the end of every month to share their wild and crazy stories based on a new theme each show.

Travel to the farthest corners of the world on a journey through sound, feel the rhythms pulsing through your mind, body, and soul... and get ready to dance! BEATS. DRUMS. PASSION. SOUL. DJ Meredith will take you to the most unexpected places around the world for the freshest Afrobeat tracks.

Every Friday on BTR (TGIF-style!), Crazy DJ Bazarro presents dope music and exclusive interviews with some of reggaeton's most talented, raw, up-and-coming artists. Listen and witness them break through the airways into your ear canals. With new music every week, in rebel mode or party mode, the...

Get your frequent flier miles ready and book your reservations quickly! Crazy DJ Bazarro scours the planet to brings you hip-hop from around the world. You'll hear artists from places you may never have even heard of. Captain Bazarro pilots the ship toward some incredible music, written and...

Get the party started with all the latest riddims! DJ Meredith brings some fiery spice to your weekend with the hottest dancehall tracks and the dirtiest beats. Feel the blaze of the tropics, while enjoying some reggae and soca, too!

Dive into culture with interviews, discussions, stories, and other items of interest. Consider this the clubhouse (or salon) for Stereoactive Media, where we keep connected with familiar folks while also meeting new and interesting people and featuring projects relevant to our community.

New Vibrations is a podcast featuring brand-spanking new tracks by indie artists from all over. These babies are hot off the press, not more than a few weeks old -- some aren't even officially released yet! Listen to get the exclusives and to give your eardrums a treat.

The Electric Ride features a wide range of electronic sounds from all over the world, with music from the most innovative artist and producers. #electricride

The Subliminal Inevitable Show started on the airwaves of WNYU-AM in the pre-blog world. Focusing on new and notable indie rock and whatever weirdness comes our way, the Sub-Inev show is back on BTRtoday to help you navigate these noisy waters. Each week on the show, we'll also spend some time...

Interesting conversations and good music with Wayne Ski, who chops it up with musical guests and cool people from throughout the entertainment industry. Go behind the scenes in music, fashion, sports and politics. #ontheavenue

Drew has been holding down Sundays here at BTR for years. Now he ups the ante and delivers the best two hour mix of independent music to finish off the weekend. Each episode begins and ends by showcasing the best of the expansive BTR library, but the middle of the show is all wildcards. Whether...

This is the sister show to The Jazz Hole, featuring live recorded sets on every second Thursday of the month, curated by Linus Wyrsch, a sought-after clarinetist and saxophonist, himself, who embraces a unique relationship with the jazz genre and its musicians, consequently providing the...

Once a month, Spotlight On The City highlights the local music scene of a different city from around the world.

Roadside Assistance is a roundtable discussion featuring eight different BTR hosts who comment with music instead of statements. Each person comes with three songs meant to represent their own idea of, say, a tailgating party... or fireworks... or barbecues. You know, stuff like that.

Emily's two hour mixed-genre set will help to ease your work week. Enjoy an ample selection of tunes from her ten-plus years at BTR, including a thirty minute section tailored each week to go deep into a specific genre or theme of Emily's choosing. Each episode is a new exploration. This podcast...

Every other Wednesday, StereoactiveNYC features music from artists that are playing around the NYC/Brooklyn area. Occasionally, it includes interviews with local musicians and looks back at music from years past, to contextualize the music being made around town today.

On Juicy Bits, we take a look at all things sex: how we're doing it, why we do what we do in bed, and the politics of reproductive justice. It's a messy, sticky landscape and we approach it with a nonjudgemental, enthusiastic attitude. Buckle in for a juicy and delectable ride down sex highway....

The Folk Wave is a weekly podcast featuring the best of BTR's diverse and extensive folk catalog. Exploring contemporary and traditional folk music in its many forms -- from under the radar lo-fi experimental tapes to sprawling, lush chamber folk to songs of heartbreak, joy, and introspection....

The Hip Hop Show offers the most authentic beats from the freshest artists. Highlighting dope MCs from the past, present, and future, DJ Wayne Ski provides the sounds via two turntables -- the way hip hop should sound. #btrhiphopshow

Every Saturday, escape into The Listening Booth, where you'll discover an enlightened blend of modern tracks from across the genre spectrum -- it may very well be the place you will hear BluesPunktastic! In his ten years on BTRtoday, DJ RePete has always focused on the mix rather than straight...

Hop on board the Worldwide Hour to hear Brazilian Tropicalia, Ethiopian Jazz, Congolese Soukous, and more sounds from around the globe.

Every Saturday, tell your mom you're sleeping over at your nerdy friend's house and sneak away to the Garbage Garage. This show is full of all the greatest leftover musical junk on the planet -- punk rock, folk, hip-hop, jazz, classical, comedy, garage alternative, jazz hip-hop, combustible...

Put on your dancing shoes. Emily Smith is ready to rev up your weekend with a Friday night mix, featuring club tunes to get the party started and keep it going all weekend long.

When we talk about Berlin, we cannot NOT talk about music. Where cabaret ruled the Weimar era and its Golden 20s; where Bowie recorded his "Berlin Trilogy" and shared a flat with Iggy in the 70s; where techno music took flight and dominated the airwaves in the 80s, mutating into a wide field of...

The Jaunt is a two hour journey with Lottie that features the latest album releases from both up-and-coming and established bands and artists. In addition to tracks from the BTRtoday library, she gets hyperlocal, tracking down music from artists in cities all around the world, both big and small....

Lottie's Sideshow Acts features the sounds of the Balkans and Eastern Europe. You'll hear Klezmer, Roma, Vaudevillian and Circus music, plus much, much more!