Diamond Groove
Smooth Jazz & Soul Grooves
Diamond Groove is a UK digital radio station built around smooth jazz, soul, funk and groove-led music. Its sound is calmer and more musically curated than most mainstream stations, with an emphasis on soulful presentation, specialist shows and a polished mellow feel rather than chart churn.
About Diamond Groove
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Frequencies & locations:
- Availability – DAB in selected UK areas and online streaming
- Format – Smooth jazz, soul, funk, Motown and groove-led specialist radio
- Coverage – Broadcast on DAB across selected parts of the UK including Exeter, Hull, Oxford, York, South Gloucestershire and more
Diamond Groove is aimed at listeners who want a smoother, more musically literate alternative to repetitive mainstream radio. The station sits in a lane built around smooth jazz, soul, funk and groove, with a format that feels more grown-up and taste-driven than generic hits stations. That alone gives it a stronger identity than a lot of low-effort digital outlets that throw genres together and hope nobody notices the mess.
The station is also shaped by specialist presenter-led shows rather than just an endless automated stream. Public promotion around Diamond Groove highlights a schedule that includes soul, jazz and groove-focused named programmes, which helps the station feel curated rather than disposable. For listeners who still care about selection, tone and the presenter behind the music, that is a real strength.
Another plus is the station’s gradual expansion on DAB in different UK areas. Diamond Groove has been promoted across multiple local multiplex areas and positioned as part of the wider Diamond Radio UK setup. That gives it more visibility than a purely hidden online stream, while keeping a niche format built around smooth soul, funk, Motown and jazz. If the aim is laid-back quality music radio with specialist depth, Diamond Groove is clearly trying to own that space.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Martin H – Smooth Jazz & Soulful Grooves: Martin H presents Smooth Jazz & Soulful Grooves, a Sunday evening show centred on smooth jazz and soulful contemporary grooves.
- Chris Dinnis – Saturday Soul Replay: Chris Dinnis is promoted on Diamond Groove with Saturday Soul Replay, bringing soul and jazz-based selections to the weekend schedule.
- Ian Lawson – Chill & Thrill Show: Ian Lawson hosts the Chill & Thrill Show, a specialist programme featuring smooth jazz and chilled soulful tracks.
- Ben Moseby – Morning Show: Ben Moseby has publicly promoted his first Diamond Groove morning show, adding presenter-led daytime programming to the station.
- Dean Martin – Weekend Show: Dean Martin has also promoted his Diamond Groove slot, describing the station as a home for soul grooves, funk, jazz and Motown.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.radioplayeruk.com/radio/diamondgroove.php
Postal address:
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diamondradiouk/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/diamondradiouk
Diamond Groove FAQ
What is Diamond Groove?
Diamond Groove is a UK digital radio station playing smooth jazz, soul, funk, Motown and groove-led music with a relaxed presenter-led style.
Where can I listen to Diamond Groove?
You can listen live to Diamond Groove on Radio Player UK, online, and on DAB in selected parts of the UK.
What kind of music does Diamond Groove play?
Diamond Groove focuses on smooth jazz, soul, funk, Motown and other groove-based music aimed at listeners who want a smoother and more specialist sound.
Which presenters and shows are on Diamond Groove?
Publicly promoted shows on Diamond Groove include Smooth Jazz & Soulful Grooves with Martin H, Saturday Soul Replay with Chris Dinnis, and the Chill & Thrill Show with Ian Lawson.
How can I contact Diamond Groove?
Diamond Groove is publicly promoted through Diamond Radio UK on Facebook and X. The clearest public contact route currently appears to be through those social channels.