Standing Wave Radio 1620 AM

Standing Wave Radio 1620 AM streams live from Acra NY, United States, on Tuninga Radio.

This radio station specializes in Electronic, Ambient, World Music music.

The broadcaster operates a dedicated online radio channel, Wave Farm’s Standing Wave Radio, accessible through wavefarm.org/listen. The station’s programming focuses on Transmission Arts and Experimental Sound, offering a continuous stream of curated audio content. This unique format prioritizes sound art, experimental music, and radio art, distinguishing it from more conventional radio offerings. The content emphasizes works created specifically for terrestrial radio and explores the intersection of art and transmission. Listeners can expect a diverse range of audio experiences, from historical radio art to contemporary sound installations, all presented with a commitment to showcasing innovative and boundary-pushing artistic practices. The broadcaster’s commitment to experimental audio is central to its identity and programming philosophy. The daily schedule features a variety of recurring programs, each dedicated to a specific theme or genre. Segments include “Wave Farm Early Days,” which presents archival material from the free103point9 Project Space, including overnight transmissions and live performances. “Sound Art and Experimental Music” showcases works from collaborators and artists, while “Wave Farm Artists-in-Residence” highlights the work of artists who have participated in the organization’s residency program, established in 2005. Other recurring segments include “Radio Art Archive,” “New American Radio,” and “Radio and Transmission Art.” The full schedule is available for viewing in grid and day-of-week formats, and listeners can browse by show name. Specific dates, such as March 11, 2026, are used to identify individual broadcasts. The station’s history is intertwined with the broader evolution of Wave Farm, an organization that expanded to the Upper Hudson Valley in 2005. The “New American Radio” segment references a weekly national series that ran from 1987 to 1998, commissioning and distributing over 300 original works. The station’s programming also draws upon the “Radio Art Archive,” which aims to preserve and celebrate international radio artworks. The concept of “Transmission Art” is explicitly defined as works where the act of transmitting or receiving is integral to the artist’s intention, highlighting a core curatorial focus. The early broadcasts, featured in the “Wave Farm Early Days” segment, provide a glimpse into the station's origins and development. The broadcaster provides access to its programming online at wavefarm.org/listen. The station’s website also serves as a hub for information about Wave Farm’s other initiatives, including the WGXC-90.7 FM station, filmstrip programming, and artist residencies. Listeners can find more details about individual programs and artists through the website’s schedule and archive sections. The website also includes links for donations, underwriting opportunities, and studio rentals. The station actively encourages community engagement through a programmer portal and a feedback mechanism for listeners.

Located in Acra NY, United States — (518) 622-2598 / [email protected]