Disco radio, live and free
Strings that soar, basslines that strut, and a four-on-the-floor kick that makes standing still impossible. This is disco radio the way it should sound: live, loud and joyful.
Why disco never died
In 1979 critics declared disco dead. They were wrong. Disco went underground, mutated into house music in Chicago and garage in New York, and quietly became the DNA of nearly every dance record made since. When Daft Punk, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd brought disco back to the charts, they weren't reviving it. They were admitting it had been there all along.
What plays on NeonWaves disco radio
- Classic disco: the 1970s and early 80s anthems that filled Studio 54 and the Paradise Garage.
- Funk and boogie: the slap bass and synth grooves that bridged disco to the 80s.
- Nu-disco and disco house: modern producers chopping, filtering and re-imagining the classics for today's floors.
- Italo disco and space disco: the cosmic, synth-heavy European side of the story.
When to tune in
Disco runs through the whole week, but three slots are pure mirrorball. Sunrise Sequins starts every morning at 6am. Disco Inferno Friday takes over from 8pm to midnight. Sunday Mirrorball Classics runs from 4pm to 8pm. All times are US Eastern. Miss Friday once and you'll understand why regulars set reminders.
Artists you'll hear on NeonWaves
Chic, Donna Summer, Sylvester, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge, Giorgio Moroder, Bee Gees, Daft Punk, Purple Disco Machine, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Roisin Murphy and the edit-makers keeping the mirrorball spinning.
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FAQ
Is NeonWaves a 24/7 disco station?
Disco is at the heart of NeonWaves and plays every day, mixed with house, dance and EDM. For non-stop disco, tune in to Disco Inferno Friday (8pm to midnight Eastern) and Sunday Mirrorball Classics (4pm to 8pm Eastern).
Do you play 70s and 80s disco?
Yes. Classic 70s and early 80s disco is the foundation of the station, alongside funk, boogie and modern nu-disco.
What is nu-disco?
Nu-disco is a modern style that blends classic disco grooves, live-sounding bass and strings with today's electronic production. Think disco made with modern tools.