Underground Radio.
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Future Culture.
Towerblock Radio CIC is a community led online radio and cultural heritage platform preserving UK underground music, pirate radio, grime and bass culture while creating practical training, mentoring and broadcast opportunities for emerging DJs, producers, presenters and young people.
Broadcasting from the roots of UK underground culture - built for the next generation.
ARTIST OF THE DAY
RESIDENT140 / DUBSTEP / GRIME
Killjoy
Killjoy (Michael Ashburner) is a pivotal force in the UK underground bass scene, widely celebrated for his uncompromising approach to 130–140 BPM club music. As a foundational figure behind the renowned label and club brand Tumble Audio, he has spent years pushing the boundaries of dubstep, grime, and speed garage. Killjoy’s signature sound is a masterclass in low-end engineering. His productions are characterized by solid, weighty sub-bass, intricate percussion, and a dark, atmospheric depth that immediately sets him apart from his peers. This unmistakable sonic blueprint has led to highly lauded releases on foundational labels such as Formula Records, Sector 7 Sounds, and Shall Not Fade. His studio pedigree is further highlighted by heavyweight collaborations with standard-bearers like Formula Records boss Champion and legendary grime MC D Double E. Behind the decks, Killjoy is a formidable presence. His dynamic, fast-paced DJ sets are built on smooth, technical mixing and a relentless rotation of dubplates. This consistent track record of dancefloor destruction has earned him widespread championing from leading selectors across the scene, including Marcus Nasty, Royal-T, Madam X, My Nu Leng, Deadbeat UK, and Spooky. Whether he is laying down a technical 140 mix or crafting the next underground anthem, Killjoy remains a vital, driving entity in the evolution of UK bass music.
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When the platform
did not exist,
communities built their own.
A living archive of London pirate radio, UK underground music and the culture of bass. From tower blocks and rooftops, communities built their own networks and reshaped British culture.
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Proud Partners
Towerblock Radio works with organisations that believe in independent broadcasting, underground music, cultural heritage and creating genuine opportunities for artists and communities.
Organisations supporting independent radio, underground music and community opportunity.
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Platform engineering, digital infrastructure, automation and technical support for Towerblock Radio.
Support may include in-kind, discounted and commissioned technology services.
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We welcome partnerships with brands, venues, equipment manufacturers, education providers, cultural organisations, community organisations and funders that want to make a measurable contribution to independent music and community culture.
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