SWU FM
Bristol Underground Radio
SWU FM is a Bristol underground radio station broadcasting bass, garage, jungle, dubstep, grime, house, techno, rap, electronic music and specialist DJ-led shows. Listen live on Radio Player UK and hear a station rooted in Bristol’s club culture, local artists and underground music community.
About SWU FM
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 103.7 FM in Bristol and surrounding areas
- DAB – Bristol East DAB multiplex — 9B (204.640 MHz), with transmission sites including Clifton, Knowle and Keynsham
- Online – Listen live on Radio Player UK
SWU FM is Bristol underground radio with a proper local pulse. The station focuses on bass, garage, jungle, dubstep, grime, house, techno, rap, electronic music and DJ-led specialist shows, giving Bristol a radio space that sounds much closer to clubs, record shops, producers and local scenes than to ordinary playlist radio.
The station broadcasts in Bristol on 103.7 FM and is also listed on local DAB, with the Bristol East multiplex covering areas including Clifton, Knowle and Keynsham. Since becoming part of the wider Rinse family, SWU has kept its own Bristol identity while gaining the reach and platform of a bigger underground radio network. That is the useful angle here: it is not just Rinse with a Bristol badge slapped on it; the schedule still leans into Bristol selectors, UK bass culture and the South West’s electronic music community.
SWU FM works best for listeners who want new music, specialist DJs and scene-led radio rather than safe daytime rotation. The Bristol weather section is useful for local listeners checking conditions around the city while listening live, especially if they are heading into town, travelling around Keynsham or following nightlife and events across the South West. It is a strong fit for anyone who wants Bristol radio with underground credibility rather than polished blandness.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Felix Joy: Felix Joy is closely associated with SWU’s Bristol sound, bringing warm, wide-ranging selections with house, disco, R&B and feel-good underground energy. His shows help give the station personality beyond pure club pressure.
- Addison Groove: Addison Groove is a key Bristol-linked name for bass, footwork, techno and club music. His presence fits SWU’s role as a station for selectors who understand the city’s underground music DNA.
- Pinch: Pinch brings heavyweight dubstep, bass and Bristol sounds into the SWU orbit. He is one of the names that gives the station credibility with listeners who care about the deeper roots of UK bass music.
- Peverelist: Peverelist is connected with forward-thinking Bristol electronic music, techno, dubstep and bass. His SWU appearances help connect the station to the city’s serious underground and label culture.
- Lily Huu: Lily Huu appears on SWU with multi-genre electronic programming focused around Bristol and UK bass sounds, deep cuts and unreleased material. That makes her a strong example of SWU’s local-first underground approach.
- Caragh: Caragh is a Bristol native whose shows move through percussive, broken techno, ambient, downtempo and related sounds. Her programming gives SWU a more exploratory electronic edge rather than just peak-time club music.
- Roo: Roo’s SWU shows focus on deep, soulful selections and record-collection energy. The result is a softer but still specialist strand that balances the station’s heavier bass, jungle and techno output.
- Boogie Cafe: Boogie Cafe brings jazz-influenced electronic music, house, nu-jazz and broken beat into the schedule. It is useful for listeners who want SWU’s more groove-led side without losing the underground feel.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.rinse.fm/channels/swu
Studio email:
thelinkup@rinse.fm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swu.fm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swu.fm/
SWU FM FAQ
What is SWU FM?
SWU FM is a Bristol underground radio station focused on bass, garage, jungle, dubstep, grime, house, techno, rap, electronic music and specialist DJ-led shows.
How can I listen to SWU FM online?
You can listen live to SWU FM online through Radio Player UK.
Is SWU FM on FM?
Yes. SWU FM broadcasts on 103.7 FM in Bristol and surrounding areas.
Is SWU FM on DAB?
SWU FM is listed on local DAB in Bristol, including the Bristol East multiplex on 9B. Availability depends on your location and digital radio reception.
What music does SWU FM play?
SWU FM plays underground and club-focused music, including bass, garage, jungle, dubstep, grime, house, techno, rap, electronic music, broken beat and specialist DJ selections.