Soho Radio

Soho Radio is an independent station associated with London's Soho neighbourhood. The broadcaster describes a wide programme of music and culture made by a large community of hosts. The schedule can introduce many sounds rather than reducing the station to one genre, and the London setting helps explain the identity behind the name even as listeners join from elsewhere.

Founded in 2014, the station describes a programme of more than 250 shows a month, with contributors in Soho and New York. Hosts select their own music rather than following an imposed playlist. Its range stretches from soul, jazz and boogie to ambient, psychedelic and rockabilly selections, alongside talk and satire.

The roster includes musicians as well as specialist broadcasters. Simone Marie of Primal Scream, Tom Findlay of Groove Armada, James Lavelle of UNKLE and Anna Prior of Metronomy are among the names associated with its shows. Their involvement connects the station with people who make and perform music as well as collect it.

Named programmes give the variety a clearer shape. Greg Belson's Divine Discotheque explores gospel-related selections, while Harry Shearer's Le Show provides satirical spoken radio. The Soho Society Hour brings local discussion into the schedule, and interviews such as Kate Hutchinson's conversation with Jasmine Myra add an artist-focused strand. Soho's Vinyl Sessions archive documents live performances, extending its musical activity beyond conventional studio selection. Local conversation, independent music choices and performances all belong to the same service, with the programme changing substantially from one host to the next.