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Want a local artist on the air? Learn how to request their songs, what to send, where to send it, and what to do when the station goes quiet.

Want to request old school songs? Learn what to include, how to name the right version, and how to get classics on Hot Mic Radio and other stations.

Summer Smash 2026, Chicago. Photograph by Dan Garcia via The Source. The dancefloor didn’t die overnight. But you feel it the second you walk in: phones held up at chest height, half the room facing the DJ booth like it’s a stage, people moving like they’re auditioning for a clip instead of getting lost in the music. The floor used to be a place to move. Now it’s a set. […]

Jazz radio submissions made simple: prep your files, pick the right stations, write a one-sheet, and submit to Hot Mic Radio free via web or app.

How to submit instrumentals to radio: file formats, ISRC and metadata, what to put in the email, and how to get paid. Free submission at Hot Mic Radio.

Learn how to make a successful radio song request that gets your favorite track played. Master the art of getting on air!

Learn how to craft engaging radio shoutout messages that get aired. Follow these tips for success and hear your name on the air!

Start listening on Android in five minutes. Choose FM, apps, or podcasts, save data, and add Hot Mic Radio's direct stream for Hip Hop and R&B.

Use 2026 data and Hot Mic Radio's audio and host read tactics to reach Black audiences year round with creator partnerships, measurable KPIs, and stronger...