BLUES RADIO
Blues radio keeps the genre's raw, unvarnished tradition alive — Delta acoustic, Chicago electric, Texas shuffle, and modern blues-rock all share the dial. It is one of the most personality-driven formats, with DJs who tell stories between tracks and connect the music to its roots.
Covering Delta blues, Chicago blues, electric blues, blues-rock, acoustic blues, Texas blues.
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ALL BLUES STATIONS
ICI Musique broadcasts a diverse range of music, including blues, classical, jazz, pop, rock, and world music. Based in Montreal, QC, this French-language station offers a medium energy level and streams at 128kbps MP3.
Southern Rock Radio broadcasts a mix of blues, classic rock, country, and various rock subgenres from Germany. Operating at a high energy level, it streams music at 128kbps MP3.
KRVS is a music-focused radio station located in Louisiana, USA, primarily broadcasting in English and Louisiana French. The station features a high-energy mix of blues, cajun music, jazz, swamp pop, swamp rock, and zydeco. It operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps AAC+ and serves a new audience with a local broadcast reach.
Rock Easy Radio broadcasts from Perth, Australia, focusing on blues and rock music. The station streams at 128kbps MP3, offering a high energy listening experience.
GRRIF is a French-language radio station based in Switzerland that focuses primarily on music. The station features a blend of genres including blues, indie, rock, soul, and electronic, catering to a high-energy audience. Operating at 128kbps MP3, it aims to reach listeners looking for eclectic sound selections.
The Australian Digital Radio Network - Blues and Soul broadcasts a focused selection of blues and soul music from Sydney, Australia. It streams at 128kbps MP3, catering to listeners interested in these genres.
Supersonic Radio broadcasts a diverse mix of music genres including blues, classic rock, country, and pop, primarily in Romanian. Operating at a high energy level, it streams at 192kbps MP3 and is aimed at a new audience in Romania.
KOGR-LP 98.5 FM broadcasts a diverse mix of music genres including blues, electronica, jazz, and rock. Located in Kansas, this local station offers high-energy content aimed at a variety of listeners.
Radio SAR - Studencka Agencja Radiowa is a student radio station based in Gdańsk, Poland, focusing on a diverse range of music genres including blues, jazz, metal, pop, and rock. Broadcasting in both English and Polish, it serves the local community with a high-energy format aimed at students and music enthusiasts.
Blues Radio broadcasts exclusively blues music from Greece, streaming at 320kbps MP3. It operates on local frequencies, enhancing its community presence.
Slide Guitar Caprice Radio broadcasts blues music with a focus on slide guitar. Based in the Russian Federation, it streams at 320kbps AAC+.
Munck Music Radio broadcasts a high-energy mix of Americana, blues, jamband, jazz, psychedelic rock, rock, and southern rock from Illinois. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and caters to a new audience seeking music. It operates locally with a focus on music content.
CBC Music Eastern (Toronto) broadcasts a diverse selection of music genres including blues, classical, folk, and jazz. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality, providing a low-energy listening experience. It is part of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and targets an audience interested in eclectic music.
40UP Radio broadcasts a mix of Americana, blues, Dutch pop, and rock music from Amsterdam, Netherlands. The station operates in Dutch and streams at 192kbps MP3, targeting a high-energy audience. As a new and station, it offers a fresh perspective on various musical genres.
WDCB 90.9 is a radio station based in Chicago, IL, dedicated to jazz and blues music. It streams at 128kbps MP3, providing a local broadcast experience. The station's content primarily focuses on these genres, catering to listeners interested in the Chicago music scene.
GGFM 90.1 broadcasts from Discovery Bay, Jamaica, focusing on blues and gospel music. Its homepage can be found at www.ggfmja.org.
Laut. FM The Jazz of Wiesbaden broadcasts a selection of blues, jazz, and soul music. Based in Germany, it streams at 128kbps MP3 and targets a local audience.
247 Cool Radio broadcasts a mix of blues, chillout, jazz, and lounge music. Based in the United Kingdom, it operates at a low energy level with a streaming quality of 64kbps MP3. The station does not currently have listener data available.
WKNC 88.1 HD1 is a college radio station based in North Carolina, USA, specializing in a variety of music genres including blues, classical, indie, and jazz. With a high energy level, it showcases both local and underground talent, making it a unique platform for new and artists.
Rock The Blues is a music station based in Zurich, Switzerland, focusing on blues and rock genres. It broadcasts in German with a high energy level, appealing to listeners who enjoy a lively mix of these styles.
WVPE Blues3 broadcasts a mix of blues music and NPR programming from Elkhart, Indiana. The station operates at a streaming quality of 64kbps AAC and serves the local community with a focus on public radio content.
- 0 N - Blues on Radio broadcasts a variety of blues, R&B, and soul music. Based in Bayern, Germany, it streams at 128kbps MP3.
KBRH AM 1260 broadcasts a format focused on blues, R&B, and soul music. Located in the United States, it offers streaming at 128kbps MP3 quality.
ITU Radio JazzBlues broadcasts music focused on the blues genre. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and is accessible online through its homepage at www.radyo.itu.edu.tr.
RadioArt Just Blues broadcasts blues music from the United Kingdom. The station streams at 96kbps MP3 and has local broadcast coordinates.
Controradio is a mixed-format radio station based in Florence, Italy, broadcasting a variety of genres including blues, jazz, rock, and soul. It operates at a high energy level with a stream quality of 256kbps MP3, catering to an audience that enjoys both music and news content.
Hawaii Public Radio HPR-1 (KHPR) broadcasts a mix of blues, jazz, and news content, including NPR programming. It operates at 64kbps MP3 streaming and serves the local Hawaiian community. The station's website is hawaiipublicradio.org.
Grolloo Radio broadcasts a mix of Americana, blues, cajun, country, nederpop, and soul music. Based in the Netherlands, the station streams at 320kbps and is accessible locally.
Original Fast Radio broadcasts a diverse mix of music genres including blues, country, funk, pop, reggae, and rock. Based in Serbia, the station operates at a high energy level and streams at 128kbps MP3.
BLUES RADIO BY COUNTRY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What styles of blues are on radio?
Blues radio spans Delta and acoustic blues, Chicago electric blues, Texas blues, blues-rock, British blues, and contemporary blues. Some stations focus on pre-war recordings; others mix classic and modern. The variety is much broader than the stereotype suggests.
Why listen to blues on radio instead of a playlist?
Blues DJs provide context — who influenced whom, where a song was recorded, what was happening in that musician's life. This storytelling tradition is central to blues culture and something playlists cannot replicate.
Which regions have the strongest blues radio?
The Mississippi Delta, Chicago, Memphis, and Austin have the deepest US blues radio traditions. The UK has a strong blues scene centered around London and the Midlands. Many European countries also have dedicated blues programming.