Soma FM Groove Salad Classic

An internet radio channel operated by SomaFM, a listener-supported, commercial-free broadcasting organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Groove Salad Classic is specifically positioned as the early 2000s iteration of SomaFM's flagship ambient and downtempo channel, Groove Salad, offering a nostalgic programming experience rooted in the aesthetic and musical selections characteristic of that era. The channel focuses on ambient, downtempo beats and grooves, providing a chilled, atmospheric listening experience. All music is hand-picked by SomaFM's DJs and music directors rather than generated algorithmically. SomaFM operates more than 30 distinct channels spanning a wide range of genres and subcultures, all available without commercial interruption and funded through listener donations and merchandise sales. The network celebrated its 25th anniversary and maintains an active presence across social platforms including Mastodon and Bluesky, reflecting its roots in independent and alternative internet broadcasting.