BERLIN RADIO
Berlin's radio scene mirrors its cultural identity — experimental, diverse, and deeply connected to electronic music. The city's clubs and radio stations have a symbiotic relationship, with many stations broadcasting live sets. Public stations rbb and Deutschlandfunk Kultur add cultural depth.
Berlin's electronic radio scene is globally influential. Stations stream live sets from clubs and festivals. The city's multicultural population also supports Turkish, Arabic, and other language stations.
ALL BERLIN STATIONS
Ella Radio specializes in modern big band music, broadcasting from Berlin, Germany. The station primarily features jazz and contemporary big band sounds in German.
Ella Radio - Piano Trios broadcasts a selection of piano jazz, focusing on the trio format. Located in Berlin, Germany, it streams at 192kbps MP3 with a low energy level, catering to listeners seeking a mellow musical experience.
Ella Radio - Trumpet Jazz broadcasts jazz music and is based in Berlin, Germany. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and is currently categorized as new and.
Ella Radio - Bebop is a Berlin-based station that focuses on bebop and jazz music.
Ella Radio specializes in blues rock music and broadcasts from Berlin, Germany. The station operates in German and streams at a quality of 192kbps MP3. As a newer station, it focuses on high-energy content, blending blues rock with jazz influences.
Kulturradio is a public radio station based in Berlin, Germany, focusing on classical music and cultural programming. It offers a mixed content format that includes features and information relevant to its audience. The station broadcasts at a stream quality of 192kbps MP3 and is part of the ARD network.
RBB 88.8 Radio Berlin broadcasts a mix of 80s and 90s hits in German. Based in Berlin, the station operates at 128kbps MP3 quality and is targeted towards a local audience.
Radio Paloma broadcasts in German from Berlin, focusing primarily on the schlager genre. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has a quality score of 74/100. As a newer station, it remains relatively in the local radio landscape.
Ella Radio - Bass Jazz broadcasts jazz music from Berlin, Germany. The station streams in German and operates at a quality of 192kbps MP3. It is a new station with a focus on the jazz genre, appealing to listeners interested in this musical style.
Evosonic Radio broadcasts a high-energy mix of acid, ambient, electro, hard techno, house, psychedelic, techno, and trance music. Based in Berlin, Germany, it streams at 256kbps MP3 and targets listeners interested in underground electronic genres. The station is new and currently gaining recognition in the local scene.
Radio Russkij Berlin broadcasts in Russian from Berlin, Germany, focusing on adult contemporary music.
Ella Radio broadcasts mellow jazz music from Berlin, Germany. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and is primarily in German. As a new and station, it focuses solely on jazz content.
rbb INFOradio broadcasts from Berlin, Germany, primarily in German. The station streams at a bitrate of 64kbps MP3, though its specific content type remains unknown. The station does not currently have listener data available.
TAKE A DJ - RADIO broadcasts a high-energy mix of deep house, melodic house, minimal techno, tech house, and techno from Berlin, Germany. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has no available listener data.
Refuge Worldwide broadcasts a mixed format from Berlin, Germany, focusing on ambient, electronic, and world music. The station also features grassroots outreach and talk segments, providing workshops and discussions. It operates at a medium energy level, appealing to a diverse audience interested in innovative content.
Radio Dark Universe broadcasts from Berlin, Germany, with a stream quality of 128kbps MP3.
Parlamentsfernsehen Kanal 4 is a German-language television channel based in Berlin, focusing on parliamentary broadcasts. It is affiliated with the Bundestag, Germany's federal parliament, providing coverage of legislative sessions and related events.
Parlamentsfernsehen Kanal 3 broadcasts from Berlin, Germany, focusing on parliamentary proceedings and governmental discussions. The station operates in German and is associated with the Bundestag, the German federal parliament.
Radio Ón Berlin is a community radio station based in Berlin, Germany. It streams at 128kbps MP3, although specific content type and energy level remain unspecified.
Nonstop Music broadcasts a mix of 80s and 90s hits along with current chart-toppers, primarily in German. The station operates from Berlin, Germany, streaming at 128kbps MP3. It focuses exclusively on music content with no available listener data.
Ella Radio specializes in Latin Jazz, broadcasting from Berlin, Germany. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and targets a local audience with a focus on music content. As a new station, it has yet to establish a significant following.
Ella Radio - Piano Jazz broadcasts a selection of piano jazz music from Berlin, Germany. The station operates at a low energy level and streams at 192kbps MP3.
Ella Radio - Blues broadcasts a selection of blues and jazz music from Berlin, Germany. Operating in German, the station offers a local broadcast with a stream quality of 192kbps MP3. It is a new and station, appealing to listeners interested in these genres.
Queer Live - schwul lesbisch anders broadcasts from Berlin, Germany, focusing on LGBTQ+ themes. The station offers content relevant to the gay, lesbian, and queer communities. It streams at 128kbps MP3 and has a quality score of 61/100.
Hitparadio broadcasts classic hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, focusing on German schlager music. Based in Berlin, Germany, it streams at 128kbps MP3. The station is accessible through laut.fm.
M1. FM - Chillout broadcasts from Berlin, Germany, offering a chillout music format. The station streams at 128kbps MP3, providing a consistent audio quality.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is Berlin so important for electronic radio?
Berlin's club culture (Berghain, Tresor, Watergate) feeds directly into its radio ecosystem. Several stations broadcast live sets, DJ mixes, and club recordings. The city's low cost of living historically attracted DJs and producers, creating a critical mass of electronic music talent.
What is rbb radio?
rbb (Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg) is Berlin's public broadcaster, operating stations including radioeins (cultural/alternative), Fritz (youth), and rbb Kultur (classical/arts). These stations reflect Berlin's distinct cultural identity within Germany.
Is there multicultural radio in Berlin?
Yes — Berlin has stations serving its large Turkish, Arabic, and Russian-speaking communities, as well as programming in English for the city's international residents. Radio Multikulti (now part of rbb) pioneered multilingual public radio.