The Lot Radio
The Lot Radio is one of the best free internet radio stations that you should spend time trying. A nondescript shipping container in Brooklyn, New York, is the home of the independent station The Lot Radio, providing a welcome snapshot of the city’s vast cultural offerings. The producer and DJ Jessy Lanza hosts an essential semi-regular show, along with the drummer Shigeto, as well as featuring the down-tempo selections of Japanese composer Takuya Nakamura and passing showcases from touring talent such as Four Tet and the band Ezra Collective.
In addition to founder/owner Francois Vaxelaire, the station is run by Pauline Le Mell, who acts as "station manager, director of programming, coordinator of daily operations, social media manager, event producer, and catch-all liaison for everyone from labels to artists.", and program directors Chris Cherry and Lloyd Harris. Notable guests include Four Tet, Busy P, Floating Points, Hot Chip, Ellen Allien, etc. Each broadcast features live DJ sets with an emphasis on electronic music, disco, and soul music. Broadcasts are archived on a lot of radio's Mixcloud. The Lot Radio was the Winner of Best Online Radio Station, North America in 2016.
- Website: https://www.thelotradio.com/
- Founded: 2015