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PlaylistDance 89.5 Live Seattle's party radio
Saturdays | 9pm to 12am
w/ Derrick Deep & Guest DJs
It’s not just sound, it’s a force. Your journey through the depths of underground dance music starts here.
Dive deep into the electronic underground with host and DJ Derrick Deep. As one of the longest-running shows on the station, The Vortex has been plugging listeners directly into the global DJ circuit for over twenty years.
Each episode is a journey into the deeper spectrum of electronic music. Curated with intention by Derrick Deep, the show celebrates the freshest sonic visions and timeless energy of artists who truly move the needle, from Seattle’s most respected residents to legendary international selectors.
The Vortex is more than a radio show; it’s a multi-genre experience designed to lock into the groove of Seattle. Whether you’re locked into the beat on the dance floor or cruising through the city lights, the Vortex provides the soundtrack.
Saturdays | Go heavy late night with underground jungle, drum & bass, breakbeats and more.
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Alternate Sundays | Journey through the vibrant spectrum of melodic dance music – from the softest shades of melodic bass to the bold euphoric strokes of progressive house.
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Thursdays | Pushing the boundaries of bass since 2010, Keano takes you deep into the heavy sounds of bass music with sub-shaking tracks. The low end lives here.
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Mondays | Lock in with JES for 60 minutes of unstoppable energy, handpicked and mixed by one of electronic music’s most dynamic talents.
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Alternate Sundays | Dive deep into new sounds with featured mixes and interviews with the tastemakers shaping the sound of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
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Podcast | Student-led conversations destigmatizing mental health. High school hosts get real about mental health with all kinds of artists from all walks of life.
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Podcast | Having more open conversations about mental health, bringing it up more, allows people to be more comfortable and open to talking about. Since it can be really hard, the more regular it is, the easier to talk about it.
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