Phonic FM
Exeter's sound alternative
Phonic FM is Exeter’s sound alternative, broadcasting community radio for the city and beyond with an eclectic mix of music, culture, conversation and specialist programming.
About Phonic FM
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 106.8 FM in Exeter
- DAB – DAB+ in Exeter and wider parts of Devon
- Online – Listen online, on your phone and on smart speakers
Phonic FM has been part of Exeter life since 2008 and has built a reputation as one of the city’s most distinctive community stations. Based at Exeter Phoenix in the middle of the city, it offers something far more interesting than a generic local playlist service. The station’s identity is tied to alternative music, independent culture and volunteer-led broadcasting, which gives it a stronger personality than most small stations manage.
What makes Phonic FM stand out is the range of voices and the freedom of its schedule. The station is run by a large volunteer membership and carries programmes that move across underground music, soul, folk, indie, electronica, local arts coverage and community discussion. That matters because community radio gets weak very quickly when every show sounds the same. Phonic FM avoids that trap by letting presenters shape programmes around genuine interests and local cultural life.
For Exeter listeners, Phonic FM is not just another stream sitting in the background. It is a station with a clear sense of place and a schedule that reflects the city’s creative scene as well as wider musical curiosity. Alongside 106.8 FM and online listening, its DAB+ presence has expanded its reach further into Devon, but the station still feels rooted in Exeter rather than diluted into bland regional mush.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Tom Yule: Hosts The Soul Show, playing across-the-board soul including northern, modern, R&B and Motown.
- Jeff Sleeman: Hosts Happy Sundays with Anna Marie Waite or Ann Skinner, exploring local creative and cultural life with guests and live music.
- Paul Giblin: Presents The Future Sound Of Exeter Show, showcasing music listeners are unlikely to hear elsewhere, from progressive rock and psychedelia to electronica.
- Andy Sinclair: Hosts Playtime, mixing funk, soul, jazz, acid jazz, house and reggae with a clear groove-led approach.
- Helen and Gin Soaked Boy: Host The Eighties Time Machine, a twice-monthly deep dive into forgotten hits, non-hits, 12-inch mixes, album tracks and B-sides from the 1980s.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://phonic.fm/
Studio email:
studio@phonic.fm
Studio:
01392 690450
Postal address:
Phonic FM
Exeter Phoenix
Bradninch Place
Gandy Street
Exeter
EX4 3LS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phonicfm/
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/phonicfm
Phonic FM FAQ
What is Phonic FM?
Phonic FM is a community radio station based in Exeter, known as Exeter’s sound alternative, with a schedule built around specialist music, culture and volunteer-led broadcasting.
What frequency is Phonic FM on?
Phonic FM broadcasts on 106.8 FM in Exeter and is also available on DAB+, online, on phones and through smart speakers.
What kind of shows are on Phonic FM?
Phonic FM carries a wide range of shows covering alternative music, soul, folk, electronica, local arts, cultural discussion and specialist themed programming.
Who presents shows on Phonic FM?
Presenters on Phonic FM include Tom Yule, Jeff Sleeman, Anna Marie Waite, Ann Skinner, Paul Giblin, Andy Sinclair and the hosts of The Eighties Time Machine, among many others.
How do I contact Phonic FM?
You can contact Phonic FM by emailing studio@phonic.fm, calling or texting the studio on 01392 690450, or visiting Exeter Phoenix at Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter.