Halcyon Nights is a neon-soaked spaceship hurdling through the stars on the beats of retrowave, synthwave, chiptune, citypop, and everything else soaked in 80s synth nostalgia.

Kick back as the sounds transport you away—to a San Junipero wonderland of the imagined past or an ever-expansive digital deep space—on synths that get your body grooving and pull on your heartstrings.

When my father, musician and producer Tommy West, died in 2021, I inherited a few thousand records, a mix of LPs and 45s, some of which probably were in my grandmother's collection judging by the condition. I meticulously catalogued them and realized that I only recognized about a quarter of the tracks, mostly from "compilation" cassettes (dad never said mix tapes) that he created for me when I was barely able to read through when I went to high school. I was curious about what else was in there, but self-aware enough to know I would never patiently listen to singles if left to my own devices. When Hi-Note opened, I pitched the idea that I would "just play the collection," often hearing songs for the first time. "Just play the collection" would occasionally turn into a "fuck around and find out" as some pretty racist, sexist, and otherwise unsavory shit was released back then under unassuming and un-googlable titles. (To date I think I'm the only Hi-Note show to ever come with a disclaimer.)

But for the most part, the experience has been awesome. When you listen to My Dad's Record Collection, you hear everything from your favorite tracks off of the second Dirty Dancing soundtrack album, to songs made famous via TikTok meme (played at the proper speed, of course), to Italian folk songs, to cautionary tales about how if you try to prevent teens from dating they will inevitably die in car crashes. Yes, this is a genre vast enough to make an entire hour-long set. I also recently piloted "cozy sets" when the weather is below freezing or otherwise unpleasant, where no song ever exceeds adante (110 bpm or below), perfect for a date night or smokey cocktail.

And finally, the promised disclaimer: My Dad's Record Collection contains vinyl from all genres dating from the 1940s through the 1960s, and the music can be reflective of the time in some ugly ways. While I try to screen for material that blows past "it was a different time" into indisputably vile (ex. outdated gender roles or murder ballads OK, insult comedy songs which include obvious racial slurs NOT OK), I don't always catch everything, so the occasional track may make it to air that is offensive.

A garage-forward affair bringing you only the finest in shuffle-y and swung selections on wax from across the pond and from the Northeast Corridor

Everything I ever learned about music took place in the borough of Brooklyn. Music has always been in my life as far as I can remember. Records playing at home, the radio on in the car, block parties, and house parties. Memories are linked to music, and I hope to bring that to you with Ode to Brooklyn!

This is an only vinyl rhythmic journey through the soulful and energetic world of Funk, Disco, Jazz, Soul & House music that have shaped the dance floors and hearts of music lovers around the world. Join me as i guide you through the evolution of these diverse genres, each episode is a vibrant celebration of the timeless melodies, soulful vocals, and electrifying beats that continue to inspire and uplift audiences of all ages.

Lonely Hearts Club Radio is a genre free radio program that honors the musical legacy of Black subcultures from Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Newark and New York City. In other words to give listeners a unique aural experience.

Nu Soma FM dives into a sonic exploration of esoteric gems and irresistible grooves. From obscure global rhythms to hypnotic electronic textures, this show is a journey through the deep and soulful sounds that awaken the mind and move the body.

DJ Pepperazzi is a Brooklyn-based photographer and vinyl DJ whose favorite flavors are disco, electronic, new rave, dance punk, and pepperoni.

Come into my Livin’ Room! Wether its funk and groove, blues or house/dance, you’re gonna have a good time.

Deep music ;)

Italian Tendenza is a monthly two-hour sonic journey through underground house textures, hosted by l'oggetto. Layering Balearic atmospheres, jazz/funk swagger, abstract soundscapes, electronic attitude, and building up into moody, deep, percussive, and euphoric vibes, the show explores the enduring cross-pollination of sounds between Italy, Detroit, Chicago, and New York. Expect uncompromising music selection—raw yet dreamy, sharp but smooth, leftfield and trippy, visceral and hypnotic, transcendental and funky—blended with l'oggetto's signature style and iconoclastic humor.

PlusNone presents Smooth! Radio.

Non-club sets featuring hip-hop, r&b/soul, downtempo electronic, and international sounds.

Ketone Records presents Thursday mixer w/DOLO.

A deep dive into the vinyl collection highlighting some timeless gems. Two hours of soulful, earthy, spacey, groovy, deep, and original tunes. Music for music lovers. Future Jazz, Broken Beat, Soul, Dub, Deep House

Through years of careful curation, the Hefker Girl has found herself somewhere between a beach outside of Kingston, a London nightclub, and a dusty record store in Ethiopia. Dub lazers, steel drums, polyrhythms and forgotten sounds found in the skeletal remains of a Mexican radio station will find their way into your eardrums as she brings you into the night.

A show dedicated to rnb, hip hop, baile, acid house and global bass. Expect classics with a twist. New tracks that feel like you already know them. If you like beats and a baseline, click here and get ready for a two step!

Kissa Mode is a vinyl first music experience breaking the unrecorded rules of record cafes.

New York based party Motion Studies returns to Hi-Note 12.6.24 with heavy hitters:

Omo Igi

O.Negative

Adash

Tune in, out, and around for some lovely disco and percussive house selects.

Adventures in rhythm and lyricism—a shadowy world of ruminative rollers and cathartic comedowns—where emotional and genre boundaries come to melt.

Fight the sunday scaries with an ecletic mix.

Freeform show blending hip-hop influences with personal reflections. Each set feels like a page out of my diary, capturing diverse beats and lyrical tales.

A deep and eclectic dive into New York City's music history, with special surprise guests.

A comprehensive and encyclopedic compendium of all things music.

A deep trip of bottom-heavy vintage and new beats, breaks and grooves.

Everything I like was once foreign to me. Some shit I loved right away, but a lot of it was not my liking - until I heard the right note in the right setting. This show for me is a space to weave familiar with unfamiliar, mainstream with the niche.

Any genre, any era, any style.

We all let loose eventually.

It's always summertime at The Cool Out...!

Summertime Jams for two hours with your host James Park. Playing music you hear at a summer jam. I will introduce and speak on a couple of tracks that remind of the summertime and then go into a mix that spans the beginning of a summer time bbq until the end of the evening.

For the Late Listeners.

Dope Tracks from the Collection of Harlem’s Roman Martinez

Grab a cup and tune in as we brew up a symphony for your senses. Selected with love from the team at Hi-Note.

Brain Massage Radio is a biweekly sonic deep dive. Curated for both newcomers and seasoned "headz," the show explores cerebral, soothing sounds and experimental artistry across genres like IDM, downtempo, trip hop, ambient, and beyond. Each episode serves as both an archive and a discovery tool, celebrating foundational pioneers, unearthing forgotten gems, and highlighting visionary artists who push the boundaries of music.

Join DJ CK on her show 'NeoPrizm Waves' showcasing obscure, indie, underground, up & coming, multi-genre,multi-decade dancey beats via mixed media form & vinyl tracks as well as some of her own produced music as well...special surprise guests as well.

Your companion to music discovery.

Hi-Note invites some of the finest curators and DJs from NYC and beyond.

Get ready to embark on an electrifying journey with 'Music You Can Dance To'—a pulsating, all-vinyl DJ set seamlessly blending the groovy vibes of house, disco, electronica, and pop beats. Brace yourself and get ready to lose yourself to dance and experience all out euphoria in this epic sonic adventure.

Curated selection of old and new releases with a focus on club music from around the world.

Grab a cup and tune in as we brew up a symphony for your senses. Selected with love from the team at Hi-Note.

VIANI Sounds provides a musical backdrop for the creative thinkers. A collection of sonics ranging from hip hop, jazz, electronic, indie but not limited to constraints. Intended to inspire creative thoughts, feelings and energy into everyones time. All music is exclusively played off original vinyl records and listened to at high fidelity, designed for the music purist.

Nurse-in-Charge by day, Boss DJ by night, DJ Nacht Nurse will see you now! Nacht Nurse aims to share an effortless flow of tunes during every all-vinyl set, giving listeners a soundtrack version of her 70s-onward NYC upbringing.

Fight the sunday scaries with an ecletic mix.

Nu Soma FM dives into a sonic exploration of esoteric gems and irresistible grooves. From obscure global rhythms to hypnotic electronic textures, this show is a journey through the deep and soulful sounds that awaken the mind and move the body.

A deep dive into the vinyl collection highlighting some timeless gems. Two hours of soulful, earthy, spacey, groovy, deep, and original tunes. Music for music lovers. Future Jazz, Broken Beat, Soul, Dub, Deep House

Tune in to International Dark Skies with your host, PSYCHIC WOUND, for a deep dive into the post-punk, cold wave, goth, and industrial music that defined the late 20th century. From obscure rarities to seminal tracks, each episode explores the innovative use of synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, and tape manipulation that gave birth to some of the most atmospheric and unsettling sounds in modern music.