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Particle FM is a DIY community internet radio station based in San Diego. We are an intersection of different cultures, identities, and music styles focused on building a platform for underrepresented artists to share their wildest tastes in music.

NEWS

Dark Entries Showcase

Dark Entries returns to San Diego March 23rd highlighting the raw and electrifying talent of underground hero Bill Converse

02.23.2024

Workshop! Start a DIY Label with Gramrcy

Learn how to start your own label with Gramrcy of Peach Discs! March 9th 2024. Virtual or in-person.

02.15.2024

Particle FM presents TFX Album Listening Party

Join us Sat Jan 13th for a TFX listening party in San Diego

12.29.2023

STAFF PICKS

About

Scuffed alum and Seattle-based artist @jasoncode_ joins us tomorrow Monday March 3th at 8pm pacific with a special guest mix recorded live at the Particle FM studio. Jersey club, bass pressure, and more.

w/ Jason Code

w/ Semblance

About

‘The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever’ - Jaques Cousteau Dreaming about the wonders of the sea: abundant aquatic life, marine organisms, swaying plants, and teeming fish. Half-remembered and fantastical.

Circle Temple

02.10.2024

w/ Dom Cooper

Raza on Ecstasy w/ Online Narcotics - Feb 8th 2024

About

Raza on Ecstasy returns on particle.fm Thu Feb 8th with a special all vinyl mix from @online.narcotics Born in a discreet warehouse in San Francisco, Online Narcotics is a duo consisting of DJs/Producers Trauma Unit and Zero Idea. Blending various flavors of techno, Online Narcotics creates dynamic sets ranging from hypnotic and driving to hardgroove and tribal, keeping dance floors on their toes. Known for their unique playing style, namely that both DJs mix simultaneously, it is common for three or four tracks to be playing at once, synthesizing complex rhythms. Online Narcotics is part of the Vitamin 1000 Energy Crew, and have supported acts such as Charlotte de Witte, Fjaak, and Dax J, among others. Together the duo organizes the event series DOMAIN, showcasing underground techno talent from around the globe.

Raza on Ecstasy

02.08.2024

w/ Online Narcotics

Vibrary Of Congress w/ A-Pili + Father Dukes - Feb 7th 2024

About

DJ Alias: Father Dukes Current city: Detroit, MI Favorite party played: I enjoy playing every time I get to :) Fave venue: I have many favorites and love to club but I recently went and visited Mansions Bar in New York and it was so welcoming and cute with silly drink names and chatty patio vibes. There is a smaller dance floor so everyone is close together absorbing the energy in the room. There are many glam spots I love but I think this one is a top contender in a totally different way, has amazing bookings right now, and a cute atmosphere so I appreciated all of that. Record Shop: Locally, I would say Detroit Threads because first of all they have so many cute and zany vintage clothes that often distract me from my record shopping and I love traveling decades and styles while checking out their clothing, shoes, and accessories - But I also love Detroit Threads because they have such a unique selection. I often find stuff there I don't think I'd ever come across otherwise in my lifetime! They carry all the local/regional labels so you can always count on that but you can also find really rare and affordable stuff of all genres shopping the cheap bins and the bins that are just organized by alphabet, they even always have boxes of free records outside! Dream b2b partner: Regal86 Track of the moment: Behind Lines - DVS1 Mix Inspo: This is what I consider easy listening as someone who normally favors the faster BPMs and climbs up pretty quickly when I get excited mixing! This is a practice in control and keeping one slower (to me) tempo throughout. The whole thing is around 126BPM and is a mixed bag of house stuff I really love. Upcoming planz! 02/10 Playing Honcho PGH in Pittsburgh for my first time playing in the city! I will also be b2b with Octo Octa this year for The Bunker X Interdimensional Transmissions Movement festival afterparty in Detroit and I absolutely can not wait to see where that mix goes :)

Vibrary Of Congress

02.07.2024

w/ A-Pili + Father Dukes

Cafe Ha w/ erlaab + El Niño indigo - Jan 17th 2024

About

@acme_collective founder @elninoindigo joins @erlaab this Wed Jan 17th at 7pm pacific / 9pm central on particle.fm El Niño Indigo is the monicker of Gerardo Morado, a Mexican-born, Minneapolis-based experimental artist. With regular appearances on The Lot Radio, El Niño is currently creating a buzz in the underground as founder and director to Acme Collective + PARADOX label /event series respectively.

Cafe Ha

01.17.2024

w/ erlaab + El Niño indigo

MERCH

Radio Chatter Vol. 2

Designed & illustrated by Laurie Piña & Aaron Pretty, Radio Chatter Vol. 2 contains 28 exciting pages of community radio content by Particle FM hosts.

Particle FM T-Shirt

Aaron Pretty designed. These everybody.world recycled cotton tees are super durable, ethically sourced. Screen printed at Squeegee Prints.

Particle FM Poster

Celebrate community radio with this risograph-printed, 11x17 poster designed by SD-artist Aaron Pretty. Printed at Burn All Books.