Itch FM

About Itch FM

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Frequencies & locations:

• Online – Listen worldwide via the live stream on Radio Player UK
• Location – Public radio listings place the station in London
• Format – Hip hop-led online radio with R&B and underground specialist content

Itch FM is not trying to be a polished mainstream urban station, and that is exactly why it has some value. The public footprint around the brand points to a station rooted in hip hop first, with underground music, boom bap, alternative rap, classic cuts and adjacent R&B content all sitting naturally within the mix. That gives it a sharper identity than a lot of generic “urban” outlets that just blur everything together.

The station’s own site still shows clear signs of that wider music culture approach. Publicly accessible tag pages cover R&B and UK hip hop, and the site structure still includes a DJ schedule section rather than presenting itself as a faceless autoplay stream. That matters because a station like this lives or dies on curation. If the selectors know the music, the station works. If they do not, it becomes wallpaper. Itch FM appears to lean toward the former.

There is also a sense that the station sits closer to scene radio than to algorithm-driven listening. Public social posts and legacy site traces point toward specialist slots, named hosts and a station identity built around “real hip hop” rather than chart-chasing. For listeners who want a station with more grit, deeper selections and less commercial smoothing, that still counts for something.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• DJ pHiLLy – Trackside Burner Radio Show: DJ pHiLLy is publicly linked to the Trackside Burner Radio Show, described in station social promotion as a show delivering boom bap, underground hip hop and graffiti culture energy.
• Lick Shot Sounds – Lick Shot: Lick Shot Sounds are publicly tied to Lick Shot, a station-promoted show built around heavyweight rhythms, classic cuts and a rootsy sound-system edge.
• P.CAT (Chris Townsend) – Into The Weekend: P.CAT, identified publicly as Chris Townsend, is linked to Into The Weekend, a show promoted with a blend of hip hop, reggae, dancehall and 70s/80s soul.
• Kishmeister – Beats Theory: Kishmeister has been publicly promoted by the station for Beats Theory, a hip hop-focused showcase connected to UK and underground rap culture.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.itchradio.com/

Postal address:
23 Castalia Square
Docklands
London
E14 3NG

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItchFM/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itchradio/

Itch FM FAQ

What is Itch FM?
Itch FM is a London online radio station focused on hip hop culture, with programming built around underground rap, classic cuts, specialist selectors and related R&B sounds.

What kind of music does Itch FM play?
Public listings and station pages point to a hip hop-led format with underground and alternative rap, classic boom bap, UK hip hop and some R&B crossover.

How can I listen to Itch FM?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK using the station stream, and the station is also associated publicly with the Itch Radio website.

Does Itch FM have named shows and presenters?
Yes. Publicly promoted shows tied to the station include Trackside Burner Radio Show with DJ pHiLLy, Lick Shot with Lick Shot Sounds, Into The Weekend with P.CAT and Beats Theory with Kishmeister.

Where is Itch FM based?
Public radio directory listings place Itch FM in London, with a Docklands address associated with the station.