Downtown Radio FM 99.1

Downtown Radio FM 99.1 streamt live aus Tucson AZ, United States, auf Tuninga Radio.

Dieser Radiosender ist spezialisiert auf Indie, Alternative, Community, Electronic-Musik.

This Low-Power FM (LPFM) station operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, focusing on non-commercial music that aims to provide an alternative to corporate radio. Its mission includes showcasing musical artists who may not receive mainstream airplay, with a particular emphasis on local talent. Beyond its musical programming, the station also seeks to address mental and emotional health issues, working to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help. The programming schedule features a variety of specialized shows. "The Thing from Tucson" is a late-night program hosted by The Gorehound and Celeste Frankenschtein, focusing on horror-themed music, serial killers, and scary movies, interspersed with vintage horror movie trailers. This show airs on Tuesday nights from 11 PM to Wednesday 1 AM. "Jim and Dave's Roadside Rest Stop" offers a rock mix spanning from the 1960s to the present, incorporating b-sides, lesser-known tracks, and artist side projects. Jim Gasper, a local singer, songwriter, and musician, co-hosts this show with Dave Gardner, a long-time music fan and former college radio DJ. Other notable programs include "Sidewinder’s Serenade," hosted by DJ Sidewinder, which explores a diverse range of genres from Brazilian funk and Afrobeat to classic country and local music. DJ Sidewinder, a former DJ at WHRB and KSJD, aims for an unpredictable and curious musical journey, airing Tuesday nights from 7-9 PM. "Eclectic Smoothie," presented by DJ Henri, blends smooth jazz, soulful grooves, and various musical styles, designed as a late-night escape on Thursday evenings from 9-11 PM. Additionally, "The Pocho Hetman," hosted by Ted Prezelski, features interviews with local writers and labor leaders, highlighting the local writing scene and labor movement, alongside Prezelski's broad taste in rock and roll, airing Wednesday afternoons from 3-5 PM.