Friday nights are built for live music, big shows, and unforgettable sounds. Across our family of stations, tonight is stacked with legendary concerts, DJ sets, and all-live broadcasts that keep the energy rolling straight into Saturday morning. Whether your vibe is punk, metal, jazz, jam bands, or electronic festival beats, the Radio Network has your night covered. Also, THREE (3) New Radio Stations will be launching next week!
Here’s what’s happening tonight:
🎸 Live Jam Radio – Friday Night Lights
Live Jam is the world’s first and only all-live radio format. Every song played is the live version, no studio cuts, ever. It’s a one-of-a-kind listening experience that brings the magic of concerts straight to your speakers.
Tonight at 9PM EST: Friday Night Lights shines with Oasis – Live in Manchester played in its entirety. One of the most iconic live performances from the Britpop legends, this set captures Oasis at the height of their powers. Expect swagger, anthems, and a Manchester crowd singing every word back at the band.
🎶 JamFest Radio – What is Hip?!
JamFest is dedicated to the music of festivals around the world, with weekly themed shows that spotlight the artists and genres that light up stages from Glastonbury to Bonnaroo.
Tonight, 9PM – 9AM EST: The What is Hip?! Radio Show takes over Friday night. Expect grooves, funk, soul, and plenty of festival-ready jams. And as always, Friday nights bring that NOLA style—celebrating the birthplace of jazz, where brass bands, second lines, and funk rhythms keep the party alive.
⚡ MetalMania Live – Metallica’s 40th Anniversary Shows
MetalMania Live is the home for nonstop live heavy metal and hard rock. If you crave the power and raw intensity of live metal, this is your station.
Tonight at 9PM EST: it’s all about Metallica. MetalMania Live is broadcasting the final two parts of the band’s legendary 40th Anniversary Shows from San Francisco’s Chase Center, recorded in December 2021. Experience the thunderous riffs, crushing energy, and rare setlists as Metallica celebrates four decades of domination.
🎧 Tomorrowland Live – The World’s Festival at Your Ears
Tomorrowland Live brings the world’s most iconic electronic music festival into your daily soundtrack. From house and techno to trance and future bass, every set is pulled straight from the festival grounds and rebroadcast for you.
Tonight: Relive epic DJ sets and exclusive live recordings from the Tomorrowland stages. It’s a nonstop dancefloor takeover—perfect for Friday night.
🌹 Dead Set Live – All Dead, All Live, All the Time
Dead Set Live is the dedicated station for fans of the Grateful Dead. Streaming 24/7 live recordings, it’s a treasure trove for Deadheads who want to explore the band’s endless catalog of concerts.
Tonight: Journey through rare live performances, improvisational jams, and unforgettable moments from the Grateful Dead’s legendary career. Every show is unique, every night a new trip.
🎷 The Improv Café – Swing with the Big Bands
The Improv Café is the world’s first and only all-live jazz radio station. Every note is performed live, capturing the spontaneity and soul that jazz is built on.
Tonight at 9PM EST: It’s party night with Swing with the Big Bands. Dance, bop, and sway to legendary live performances from jazz’s greatest big band leaders. Friday night becomes a dance floor as the horns, rhythm sections, and timeless swing keep the energy alive well into the night.
✨ Friday Night Recap
- Live Jam – Oasis Live in Manchester – Friday Night Lights, 9PM EST
- JamFest – What is Hip?! Radio Show, 9PM – 9AM
- MetalMania Live – Metallica 40th Anniversary Shows (Night 2), 9PM EST
- Tomorrowland Live – Exclusive festival DJ sets all night long
- Dead Set Live – 24/7 live Grateful Dead concerts
- The Improv Café – Swing with the Big Bands dance party, 9PM EST
Friday night isn’t just another night—it’s when the Radio Network turns into a global stage. Plug in, turn it up, and stay live with us all night long.
