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Streamed live from Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam (NL).

Streamed live from Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam (NL).

Phantom Wizard (Live) | Before Sunset x Studio De Zolder - 13.08.2026 by Operator

Streamed live from Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam (NL).

Flying in from London, Natural Selection showcase their label on Operator for the first time, featuring a solo set from local legend Charlton and a B2B set between label head Kodah and long-standing resident EKATA. Expect a diverse selection of techno, electro, IDM, acid and experimental electronics, moving between driving syncopated rhythms, broken beats, atmospheric textures and harder industrial-leaning sounds. Charlton brings the raw, hypnotic and stripped-back approach that has made him a close collaborator of the label through both his FOLD London appearances, and multiple Natural Selection releases. Kodah and EKATA will set the scene with a discerning blend of Electro, Techno and Acid with contemporary underground sounds. The show reflects the typical Natural Selection approach; forward-thinking electronic music with a focus on stylistic diversity, energy and experimentation, rather than a single genre or tempo.

Flying in from London, Natural Selection showcase their label on Operator for the first time, featuring a solo set from local legend Charlton and a B2B set between label head Kodah and long-standing resident EKATA. Expect a diverse selection of techno, electro, IDM, acid and experimental electronics, moving between driving syncopated rhythms, broken beats, atmospheric textures and harder industrial-leaning sounds. Charlton brings the raw, hypnotic and stripped-back approach that has made him a close collaborator of the label through both his FOLD London appearances, and multiple Natural Selection releases. Kodah and EKATA will set the scene with a discerning blend of Electro, Techno and Acid with contemporary underground sounds. The show reflects the typical Natural Selection approach; forward-thinking electronic music with a focus on stylistic diversity, energy and experimentation, rather than a single genre or tempo.

Episode #103 of Mixed Bag, an exciting show full of obscurities and rare gems, brought to you by Rem Gow & Jorn Konijn.

This mix is a glimpse into the very latest batch of Botti's productions, composed of a slew of unreleased tracks, remixes, and edits to boot.

"Imperious, choleric, irascible, extreme in everything, with a dissolute imagination the like of which has never been seen. Marquis de Sade makes noise in the form of sacrilegious synthesized sequences and writhing wanton wave musique. Because it is always by way of pain one arrives at pleasure."

Mundi live for two hours at Operator with his show 'Fresh mode'.

After some lovely spins this Summer, the bag is packed with a few peaches from the last few months, alongside some favourites from over the years. Expect house of different shades, with some of my own forthcoming unreleased tracks sprinkled in for good measure.

KWIN, a 22 year old, Surinamese artist from Amsterdam and specifically DJ and producer, of kawina mixes. Playing open input mixes in the club, focussing on Melodies, drums and nice transitions. With a mission to make the dance floor move. www.operator-radio.com

Each month, DJ Ray Escobar dives into the roots and branches of groove — tracing everything born from jazz. From soulful hip-hop and disco rarities to Caribbean riddims and West-African rhythms, his sets connect eras and continents in an eclectic blend you rarely hear elsewhere. Expect a sonic journey where new discoveries meet forgotten gems, driven by pure love for rhythm, culture, and connection. Tune in and travel through sound — from the jazz basement to the tropics and beyond. www.operator-radio.com

This all-vinyl mix is built entirely from records I acquired during my European tour. Rather than bringing a pre-selected collection from home, I chose to let the journey shape the music itself. Each record became part of the selection through movement, curiosity, and discoveries along the way. Expect a bass-driven journey moving through dubstep, footwork, drum & bass, minimal electronics, and other sounds that resist easy categorization. Instead of following genres or linear narratives, the mix focuses on texture, space, rhythm, and the physical presence of low frequencies. More than a collection of tracks, this set captures a particular moment in time—a sonic diary assembled throughout the tour. It reflects how places, encounters, and listening experiences gradually come together, allowing chance to become part of the composition. www.operator-radio.com

A mix uses bass, IDM, leftfield and psychedelic elements to build immersive and abstract stories that alters the flow of time with its haunting rhythms and colors. www.operator-radio.com

A sonic journey through the many faces of electronic music from across the globe. Expect bouncy grooves, dreamy nostalgia, soulful vocals and everything in between — handpicked and mixed by yours truly, HELINA. Tune in and get lost. 🌀 www.operator-radio.com

Deconstructed club music, moody leftfield electronics and dreamy atmospheres, with Detroit-flavoured tones and UK bass edges. A journey-esque and spacey mix featuring several released and unreleased tracks from REDWOODS’ label, Below The Waves Records, alongside other submerged and drifty tracks that inspire the label’s world. www.operator-radio.com

A brief introduction to Vasco's record collection. Expect oddball disco productions, a pinch of house, fast-paced rhythms and haunting vocals. www.operator-radio.com

Introducing Queen Saba, the Amsterdam-born DJ with an unmatched passion for electronic music. Her collection consists of different genres which she uses fully to create an electrifying atmosphere on the dance floor. A mix of house, electro, breaks and Italo. Old school Detroit sound. www.operator-radio.com

A selection of new gems, oldies and goldies I’ve been listening to on road trips, train rides and long flights whilst travelling this summer www.operator-radio.com

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A mix of this and a mix of that; expect good songs, bad sounds, live electronics, animals, dialogues and Yo La Tengo. www.operator-radio.com

This show focusses on some newer sounds from here and abroad, with a broader summer theme encompassing dub, tech, and tech-house. www.operator-radio.com

A monthly show focusing on Mowgli’s more moody and out-there tracks. Take a ride through this concrete jungle full of surprises. From stripped-down electronics melancholia through weird synths and analog rhythms. www.operator-radio.com

Finding a home on the airwaves at Rotterdam’s Operator studio, Eileen holds down a monthly residency for sharing her latest underground finds. Spinning the rarest grooves in radio and sharing her deep appreciation for soulful sounds. www.operator-radio.com

Fusion of global club sounds. www.operator-radio.com

A blend of dark, hot and joyful energy, merging new beat, new wave, EBM and dark disco altogether. www.operator-radio.com

V2_, Lab for the Unstable Media is an interdisciplinary center for art and media technology in Rotterdam (the Netherlands). V2_ presents, produces, archives, and publishes research at the interface of art, technology, and society. Founded in 1981, V2_ offers a platform for artists, designers, scientists, researchers, theorists, and developers of software and hardware from various disciplines to discuss their work and share their findings. In V2_'s view, art and design play an essential role in the social embedding of technological developments. V2_ creates a context in which issues regarding the social impact of technology are explored through critical dialogue, artistic reflection, and practice-oriented research... www.operator-radio.com

Young Liberaci Native of Central NewYork State started Dance Training at the age of four. By 17 he was living in London Dancing Professionally, Now Post his Dancing Career. Yung Liberaci is really driven by house, electro, techno, rap, Hip Hop ,and wave and Post Punk Modernism. As well as being a recording artist and Dj. Young lib has a background in Classical Music and like to focus on the merging of genera to create special Unique Performance Experiences. www.operator-radio.com

Zwits is back on this very very special Slush Puppy episode. A whole episode dedicated to my little baby daughter and all other little baby's and kids in the world. Some sweet lullaby's, easy electronic, wise country, jazz themes and cute kid vocals. www.operator-radio.com

Being a resident of Radio Flouka and among three winners of the AIAIAI x HÖR Berlin DJ mix challenge organized in early 2023, Morrolander (aka Deschain) is the DJ alias of Umutcan Özen, who has been active in Istanbul's local music scene also as a musician, band manager, and radio host since 2018. By channeling his passion for music discovery onto the dance floors, Morrolander strives to encapsulate the essence of various eras within the vibrant tapestry of dance music history, with a focus on bass-heavy sounds from around the world. www.operator-radio.com

today for pauze radio, jacquestrax and shana are sharing the booth for the first time! Expect some minimal, techy, dubby vibes, suitable for warmer temperatures, perhaps even during a solar eclipse... www.operator-radio.com

A diverse one-hour trip to sharing genre-bending tunes in different forms. www.operator-radio.com

A one-hour dive into hypnotic, driving techno. Expect tracks rooted in Detroit's rhythmic tradition, filtered through analog textures, dubby atmospheres and machine-tight grooves that keep unfolding without ever rushing. It builds through rolling basslines and hypnotic loops, moving into heavier, more percussive territory as it progresses. This selection reflects the sound Alexa has been shaping through Registros Siderales, her label built as a meeting point for techno purists across different scenes and generations. www.operator-radio.com

A mix with digs through deeper numbers, cuts that sit a little further back in the crates but still carry that spangle core feeling. This mix moves through the wiggy, textured side of the club: deep, purposeful selections built rolling chugs. www.operator-radio.com

For his set at Operator Radio, Unknown Citizen brings a selection of sounds that are inspiring him right now, ranging from Jersey Club and Hard Drum to breakbeats and Dubstep. www.operator-radio.com

In this Jazzy Roots session, we'll be spinning a carefully curated selection of vinyl records that flows through soul, blues, oldies, Latin music, and a wide range of world music genres, all tied together by a distinctive jazzy spirit. Rather than focusing on a single style, the set is built around musical storytelling, blending timeless grooves, rare gems, and unexpected connections. Expect an authentic selectors session, where every record has been chosen with intention to create a warm, elegant, and immersive atmosphere from beginning to end. www.operator-radio.com

One hour of personal Dynamic D favorites live at Operator! www.operator-radio.com

Sharing is caring. This is about (re)discovering eclectic records and their little secrets, for curious listeners only! This time, the show is about magic and healing. In times of climate crisis where people feel powerless, Môrice brings music to lift our souls. Some spiritual music, sometimes traditional and indigenous, together with jazz and a bit of hip-hop to give us power to resist and fight.

Join Just Felix for a morning show where he’ll dive into the soundscapes of his favourite games, films and animes. This month we explore Pollinators. Expect a mix of city pop, classical, and do you like jazz? as he plays iconic tracks from bee movie, Boku no Natsuyasumi, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Hollow Knight. See you on the flowers. www.operator-radio.com

I've always valued honesty in music, and perhaps this is the first time I've truly allowed myself to face my emotions in their entirety. Every track in this set holds its own meaning, reflecting everything I've been through, from joy and loss to healing. "Joy Turns to Grief." Joy can only truly exist once you've learned how to face your grief. www.operator-radio.com

The fundamental [First] frequency, is defined as the lowest frequency of a periodic waveform. In music, the fundamental is the musical pitch of a note that is perceived as the lowest partial present. Together with a group of talented young artists, they form the base of a musical family throughout the underground of Western Europe. With not only love for music, but also for the scene First Frequency will host a monthly show where one of our family members will invite an artist which inspires them or could be the next best. www.operator-radio.com

My sets explore the space between house and techno, moving effortlessly through Classic House, Detroit grooves, UK influences, Acid textures, and moments of uplifting euphoria. Rather than focusing on genres, i also builds long form journeys driven by rhythm, emotion, and unexpected transitions. www.operator-radio.com

DNDYKES takeover Operator Radio on August 11th, 15-16h. The dykes are eager to DYKE:IFY the radio waves. Dndykes creates DYKE:CENTRED parties that act as a safe space for self:expression, community building, and an overall environment for hot gayness paired with a perfectly chaotic BPM. During the show, Taccies world of Pain, Slugspit and MPMP will be playing their usual EDM ✮electronic dyke music ✮ and promoting their takeover event on September 4th at Roodkapje۶ৎ www.operator-radio.com

A show built on broken beat, breaks and leftfield jazz, with alt hip-hop/R&B cutting through. Dive into syncopated, percussive, uplifting grooves. Soft-hitting percussion, basslines that lean instead of push, ambient pads holding space around it all. Structure and float, in constant tension. www.operator-radio.com

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This months it's just me your host Invalid Request, I'll be showcasing my Broken Dreams project. Expect Broken Beats only. www.operator-radio.com

Monthly 1 hr of Pure Venom by DJ Shahmaran www.operator-radio.com

Exploring the dark outskirts of electronic music driven by heavy melancholic basslines, industrial textures and rhythms, and shadowed and abrasive atmospheres. A deep dive into the darker side of sound. www.operator-radio.com

This mix explores a selection of sounds shaped by different corners of the dancefloor that continue to influence my approach to music, from the late ’90s and early 2000s tech house to the percussion-driven tracks that have been in heavy rotation lately. It brings together a collection of rhythms and influences that have captured my attention over the past few years, reflecting the sounds and ideas that continue to inspire the way I play. www.operator-radio.com