Where Beats Crash and Genres Collide
The origins of trax Radio UK
Back in 1996, amidst a particularly dull traffic jam, a rogue disco ball bounced out of a truck and landed smack dab on the head of our founder, DJ Funkenstein McDiscopants (yes, that’s his real name, now simply known as Simon).
Dazed but strangely invigorated, Funkenstein saw a vision: a radio station where genres wouldn’t just coexist, they’d throw an epic dance party. Forget the tyranny of Top 40! Here, breakbeats would tango with funk, electro would do the robot with house, and hip-hop would fist bump with soul under a disco ball the size of a small moon.
Fueled by questionable amounts of caffeine and an endless supply of glowsticks, Funkenstein rallied a motley crew of DJs – the Disco Demolition Squad, if you will. There was Captain Vinyl Scratch, the master of dusty crates and forgotten hits. DJ Glitterstorm, whose mixing skills were rumored to induce spontaneous levitation. And let’s not forget MC Smooth Talk, whose rhymes could melt glaciers and open portals to other dimensions (allegedly).
Together, they hijacked a rusty radio tower using nothing but duct tape, disco anthems, and sheer audacity. And so, Trax Radio was born!
Obviously, with the advent of the internet, not to mention the cost of running a radio station Trax has transitioned to Internet Radio where you’ll find them rocking hard to the fat beats and the savage synths. Struggling to find the station? Click here to find out how to listen to us.
From 18:00 GMT onwards, every single day, the airwaves crackle with the energy of our genre-bending sets, each DJ spinning their own sonic tapestry.
It’s a sonic playground where anything goes, a dance floor for your ears, a testament to the unifying power of a good beat. So, crank up the volume, grab your imaginary glowsticks, and get ready to experience the musical mayhem that is Trax Radio!
Just don’t blame us if your furniture starts spontaneously grooving.
If you’ve got this far then well done you! Tune in, or check out our Mixcloud – links below in the footer – drop us comments on Facebook or wherever you get your socials.
For events, bookings etc drop us a line on Facebook, we are genuinely awesomely nice people to deal with who love music of all kinds!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the admin team?
Simon, Tim, Gary, Martyn, Chris, and Matt.
You can contact us all directly through Facebook or via Messenger
What commitment do you need from me to be part of Trax?
Show Up On Time: If you’re in the schedule you’re playing, please be on time for your shows! Makes everything run smoother.
Promo Your Shows: We do a lot of promo ourselves but if you want to grow your own audience, you want people tuning in then share your shows on your socials and Trax on the day! If you have zero confidence in creating flyers or social graphics let one of the admin team know and we can create it for you.
Genre Check: When we post the weekly schedule we need to know what genre you’re playing. Ever tuned into a station and wondered why the DJ is playing soft rock? Nope because you tune in to the stuff you like. Let people know what you’re going to be doing on your shows! This is your opportunity to shine.
What if I can't make my scheduled slot?
Can’t Make It?: If you can’t DJ, try and find someone to cover or stream for you. If you can’t find someone please let one of the admin team know 24hrs before you’re scheduled to play.
I want to DJ on Trax! How do I do it?
Simple, join us on Facebook and message the page. One of the admins will get back to you asap with info.
Does it cost to be a DJ on Trax?
Like anything, all of this costs money to run. Until we’re a nationwide DAB station running festivals (we have ambitious plans!) there is a small cost to play your slot. For a massive £5 a month, or £60 a year, you can join the Trax Family.