OUR STORY
Born from the Love of Music
Xclusive Radio started in a bedroom studio with a single mic and a passion for sound. Five years later, we're one of the UK's most listened-to independent online stations.
5+
Years on Air
40K+
Monthly Listeners
9
Genres Covered
168hrs
On Air Every Week
HOW IT STARTED
Five Years of Independent Radio
Xclusive Radio launched in November 2021 from a converted spare room in South London. Founder and head DJ Marcus had one goal: to give independent artists and underrepresented genres a platform that the mainstream wouldn't.
What started as a weekend passion project quickly grew into a full-time operation. Within six months we had a roster of six resident DJs, a live schedule spanning seven days a week, and a loyal community of listeners tuning in from across the UK and beyond.
Today, Xclusive Radio broadcasts 168 hours a week across house, techno, afrobeats, gospel, soul, UK garage, bassline, R&B, and neo soul. We've hosted over 200 live events, released exclusive music through our downloads platform, and built a merch brand that our community wears with pride.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Values
Independent Voice
We answer to our listeners, not to labels or algorithms. Every playlist decision is made by a human who loves music.
Community First
Our listeners aren't just an audience — they're part of the station. From competitions to live events, we build real connections.
Genre Diversity
Nine genres, one station. We believe great music doesn't fit in a single box, and neither do our listeners.
Artist Support
We champion independent and emerging artists. If you make great music, we want to play it — no gatekeeping.
THE CREW
Meet the Team
DJ Marcus
Founder & Head DJ
The man who started it all. Marcus has been DJing for 15 years across house, techno, and deep house. He hosts Late Night Frequencies every Friday and oversees the station's creative direction.
Sasha B
Resident DJ & Presenter
Sasha brings the warmth. Her Sunday Soul Session is the most-listened-to show on the station, blending neo soul, R&B, and gospel into two hours of pure feeling.
DJ Reece
Resident DJ
Reece is the UK garage and bassline specialist. His Bassline Chronicles show has a cult following and his live sets are legendary on the club circuit.
MC Spyda
MC & Events Host
Spyda is the voice of Xclusive Radio's live events. He hosts the station's biggest nights and brings an energy to the mic that gets any room moving.
GET IN TOUCH
We'd Love to Hear from You
Whether you're an artist looking for airplay, a brand interested in advertising, or a listener with a question — drop us a message.
Email us
Social media
@XclusiveRadio
WE WELCOME