Radio 42

The broadcaster offers a curated selection of soulful music, catering to listeners seeking a chilled and groove-oriented listening experience. The station’s musical focus encompasses a diverse range of genres, including Soul, Boogie, NuJazz, House, Funk, RnB, Gospel, Latin, and beats. The music library is extensive, featuring over 200,000 tracks, spanning rare grooves to modern soul and neo-soul, with a particular emphasis on soulful, funky, and Nu-Disco House music. The station prides itself on providing a unique blend of sounds, carefully selected to create a distinctive and immersive atmosphere for its audience. The music is presented through an automated system, ensuring a consistent and high-quality listening experience. The station’s programming is largely driven by the ProppFrexx ONAIR automation system, which manages playlists, scheduling, and live-assist operations. While the primary listening experience is automated, the broadcaster maintains a connection to live radio through Bernd Niedergesaess, who hosts a weekly radio show on a local FM station every Tuesday at 8:00 am. Niedergesaess also remains active as a DJ at various events and venues, such as the Baltic Soul Weekender, Soul im Hafen, and Move to the Groove. The station’s stream is part of the RauteMusik.FM network, specifically the Lounge-Channel, further expanding its reach and audience. The broadcaster’s history began in 2002, with the initial release of the ProppFrexx ONAIR system following two years later in 2004. The name “radio42” is a nod to “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,” reflecting the founder’s previous company, solution42, which was later sold. The ProppFrexx name itself originated from a humorous discussion among friends, highlighting the playful and creative spirit behind the station’s development. Version 3 of ProppFrexx ONAIR was released in 2011, transforming it into a fully featured radio automation solution. The BASS.NET API, utilized by thousands of users globally, was also developed, leveraging the Un4seen BASS Audio Library. The station utilizes a 192kbps/mp3 stream, accessible through a web-based player. The technology underpinning the station’s operation includes the ProppFrexx ONAIR system for automation and BASS.NET for audio processing. The station’s presence extends beyond its online stream, with its founder actively involved in the DJ scene and the station being part of a larger network. The station’s commitment to high-quality audio and a curated musical selection has established it as a destination for listeners seeking a sophisticated and soulful listening experience.