Towerblock Radio
Public API
Access real-time now-playing data, DJ schedules, artist profiles, the pirate radio heritage archive, events and recorded sets. Built for music discovery apps, researchers, journalists and cultural institutions.
Quick Start
- 1. Request an API key using the form below.
- 2. Wait for approval (usually within 48 hours).
- 3. Make requests with your key and an endpoint name.
Example: cURL
curl -X POST https://base44.com/api/apps/public/functions/publicApi \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api_key":"tbk_yourkey","endpoint":"now-playing"}'Example: JavaScript
const res = await fetch("https://base44.com/api/apps/public/functions/publicApi", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({
api_key: "tbk_yourkey",
endpoint: "track-history",
limit: 10
})
});
const { data } = await res.json();
console.log(data.tracks);Authentication
Every request must include your api_key parameter. Keys are prefixed with tbk_. Keys must be approved before they return data. To get a key, use the request form at the bottom of this page.
Endpoints
now-playingGet the track currently or most recently playing on Towerblock Radio.
// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "now-playing"
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "now-playing",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}track-historyRecent track play history with timestamps and artwork.
limit (number) - Results to return (1-100, default 50)// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "track-history",
"limit": 10
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "track-history",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}scheduleUpcoming and recurring DJ shows on the station.
limit (number) - Results to return (1-100, default 50)// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "schedule",
"limit": 20
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "schedule",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}artistsApproved DJ and artist profiles with bios, genres and social links.
limit (number) - Results to return (1-100, default 50)// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "artists",
"limit": 50
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "artists",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}archiveRecorded DJ sets and radio sessions from the archive.
limit (number) - Results to return (1-100, default 50)// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "archive",
"limit": 20
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "archive",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}eventsUpcoming Towerblock Radio events and broadcasts.
limit (number) - Results to return (1-100, default 50)// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "events",
"limit": 20
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "events",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}heritage/stationsPirate radio station records from the Heritage archive.
limit (number) - Results to return (1-100, default 50)// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "heritage/stations",
"limit": 50
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "heritage/stations",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}heritage/peoplePioneers, DJs and founders from the Heritage archive.
limit (number) - Results to return (1-100, default 50)// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "heritage/people",
"limit": 50
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "heritage/people",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}heritage/timelineCultural timeline events from UK pirate radio history.
limit (number) - Results to return (1-100, default 50)// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "heritage/timeline",
"limit": 50
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "heritage/timeline",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}heritage/genresGenre entries with connected cultural histories.
limit (number) - Results to return (1-100, default 50)// Request
{
"api_key": "tbk_yourkey",
"endpoint": "heritage/genres",
"limit": 50
}
// Response
{
"data": { ... },
"endpoint": "heritage/genres",
"timestamp": "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
}Rate Limits & Terms
Rate Limits
Default: 100 requests per hour. Higher limits available on request for research or institutional use.
Usage Terms
Attribute Towerblock Radio as the data source. Do not redistribute raw API dumps. Heritage archive data is for research and educational use.
Get Your API Key
Request access to the Towerblock Radio API.
