Midwest Europe w/ Vinex City Movement / 12-05-2023

Maxi Radio

Error 404 w/ Mowgli / 12-05-2023

Error 404 w/ Cyberboy / 12-05-2023

Basement Showcae w/ Lost in Translation / 06-05-2023

Basement Showcase w/ Arcturius / 06-05-2023

Tales From The Orchard w/ Klyl / 06-05-2023

Tales From The Orchard w/ Carmen / 06-05-2023

Kaeru Radio / 06-05-2023

Rojo Y Rosa / 06-05-2023

Library Show w/ Chris & Paco / 29-04-2023

OPA w/ DJ ELDEBE B2B NICO / 05-05-2023

Festë Ekstazë w/ SEBBA / 29-04-2023

Hette / 29-04-2023

Radical Romance / 29-04-2023

Krismika / 29-04-2023

2:29 / 29-04-2023

DJ Foghan / 29-04-2023

Juul / 29-04-2023

Mees Javois / 29-04-2023

An eclectic mix of desert & jungle house/tech tunes. Think: drums, foreign vocals, and soulful drops that aren't afraid to turn dark.

Kali / 22-04-2023

WE PUT A SPOTLIGHT ON THE ENERGETIC SIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC SPECTRUM, NO MATTER THE GENRE. RANGING FROM BREAKBEAT TO SPACEY TRANCE AND FROM STRAIGHT UP TECHNO TO HARDCORE.

Energetic FM w/ Tazi / 22-04-2023

Breakbeat, electro, and percussive experimentalism: Ambu Bambu will take you on a bouncy journey through electronic broken rhythms with musical nods to their Chinese heritage.

Ambu Bambu / 22-04-2023

With a focus on everything synth, DJ Firetower will bring you an experience ranging from the more darker sounds of modern Italo, to atmospheric high-energy rolling synths, and everything in-between.

DJ Firetower / 22-04-2023

Hi! We look forward to taking over the again :) In anticipation of our next club night at Wibar we'll explore spaced-out ambient and cosmic rhythms today. Basically the perfect soundtrack to havin an intergalactic joyride. Enjoy<3

Eyes Wide Shut Soundsystem / 22-04-2023

Show focused on deeper electronical genres likes: amapiano, gqom, (tribal) house, hard drum, UKG/UKF, breakbeats, bass and more

NALA / 21-04-2023

Original Leiden-based radioshow established in 2006 and broadcasting ever since.Lenny Harmony & Tamer will showcase a surprising, soulful journey to the depths of house, disco, (modern) jazz & beyond, with special attention for new releases and classics.

It's House Music!! w/ Lenny Harmony & Tamer / 15-04-2023

"Ays takes you on a journey between notes and floats you to where smiles reign supreme. She digs up only that which brings life. Preferably with killer vocals, funky horns, basslines and groovy percussion. Let love unite your limbs to the unexplored depths of disco, soul, boogie and house music. 
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Ays / 15-04-2023

Tuff Luck is a Leiden collective that came together through a group of friends.  The group consist of 6 DJ’s who share their passion for music and movement in different b2b club nights. In these series we share our music with different genres and different dj’s.

Tuff Luck / 14-04-2023

Ramses3000 and Frida embark on a 2-hour exploration of the space where their tastes meet, merge and mingle. Expect firm and sturdy sounds in which bass and percussion take the lead.

Tilburg je bent er w/ Frida B2B Ramses3000 / 14-04-2023

There’s nothing like that new car smell, of a Toyota Avensis, with 0 Kilometers on the speedometer

DJ Toyota / 14-04-2023

IYKYK, Tel Aviv’s rare collective, has gotten to be known as the “Divine B-Side and rarities” club. This growing production is all about creating parties and playing hidden gems from all around the world. Finally video content is also how they reach people around the world, such as with their latest show “Record Room” which is all about creating fun, entertaining content around the local scene and artists. They will host the talented @LauTropico from Antwerp, a true love story between the IYKYK genre and his oriental edits played by some big names in the scene!

IYKYK w/ Mayo, 10th dimension & Lautropico / 14-04-2023

Breaktime w/ Bobby Speedo / 01-04-2023

Tozo w/ Remma / 08-04-2023

Tozo w/ Jetti / 08-04-2023

Tozo w/ Nathan Homan & Andrew / 08-04-2023

Conduct Disorder will bring an energetic mix of bass, breaks, techno and electro to the table! Expect the unexpected and a unique combination of old-school tracks and newly released bangers.

Conduct Disorder / 08-04-2023

Amsterdam-based music fanatic pur sang and rising DJ & producer Daidu brings his versatile approach to playing the decks back to Leiden, this time bringing that disco heat for De Disco Gemeenschap. Get on down!

De Discogemeenschap w/ Daidu / 08-04-2023

De Discogemeenschap w/ Neon Wasabi / 08-04-2023

Azucy & Jantjevandebuurt share their love for house music, in the broadest sense, they really thrive in the booth together. With extended sets going from classic US house grooves to high energy progressive house sounds, presenting themselves as: Orgasmic City.

Orgasmic City / 07-04-2023

Bringing the vibes that summon the tribes!

Mixmaster Kwan / 07-04-2023

An hour of some cheerful 45 RPM surfin', groovin' and rockin' vinyl on your radio.

Leif45 / 07-04-2023

Jean Jacques invites Nathan Morel for a family affair: expect a mix of breaks, trance, ambient and techno

Jean Jacques / 01-04-2023

A deep dive in to the realms of fast paced and hypnotizing goa and psy trance with unexpected u-turns and non-conventional genre mixing

NassimK / 01-04-2023

A mixed bag of funk, disco and jazzy grooves

Mark Lewis / 01-04-2023

Join JUSTONEMORERECORD and Clarence for the first Unsealed on Air episode. We will be playing records and taking a deep dive into our guests record collection.

Unsealed on Air w/ justonemorerecord & Clarence / 01-04-2023

The RDBLCK crew is coming over to give us a little taste of what to come on their 2nd edition at Wibar, taking place on the night itself! If you dig the sound make sure you get your ticket to check out Sir Spyro (UK), Sam Binga (UK), Biome (UK) & more international heat!

RDBLCK / 01-04-2023

A taste of New Orleans of all genres and era’s

Laudatio Audio / 01-04-2023

During ERROR 404 Cyberboy and invited guest artists externalize a strange variety of postdigital music.

Error 404 w/ Cyberboy / 25-03-2023

Wes & Vasco stepping up for the first installment of WIBAR Radio. Tonight they'll be opening up before the grandmaster Hunee, but not before they lay down some tunes at Maxi! Stay tuned.

Radio Wibar w/ Wes & Vasco / 25-03-2023

Cassie Wijle / 25-03-2023

Today we invite Jack Roland and Aleks in anticipation of our upcoming clubnight in collaboration with Lonely Planet Rec. For four hours we'll be taking over the Maxi Radio airwaves; first two hours of our recent favourites, after that Jack and Aleks will be laying down some tunes! Join us on the 13th of May at Wibar :)

EWS w/ EYES WIDE SHUT soundsystem / 25-03-2023

There is always a narrative, but we must observe it ourselves

EWS w/ Jack Roland / 25-03-2023

EWS w/ Aleks / 25-03-2023

Welcome to a new residency show at Maxi Radio! Tjetjoebetja will take you on a journey together with upcomming friends and dj’s. In this first show he’s going to introduce his style and show you what he’s got. After that expect some interesting invites.

The Tjetjoebetja Show w/ Tjetjoebetja / 24-03-2023

2 Hours of only the best under the rader tunes

The Square Sun / 24-03-2023

In their b2b, ARTÉMIS and YoungWoman will serve heart stopping beats and high tempo slutty sounds. Both will engage into the act of play— it can be messy, unpredictable or dazzling.

ARTÉMIS B2B YoungWoman / 24-03-2023

Monthly check-in with DJ Eldebé. Latest digs and key updates :)

OPA w/ DJ ELDEBE / 24-03-2023

Homo Ludens explores individual and collective forms of play and emphasizes on spontaneous interactions and exchanges of culture and tastes through music.

ARTÉMIS / 24-03-2023

WE PUT A SPOTLIGHT ON THE ENERGETIC SIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC SPECTRUM, NO MATTER THE GENRE. RANGING FROM BREAKBEAT TO SPACEY TRANCE AND FROM STRAIGHT UP TECHNO TO HARDCORE."

ENERGETIK FM w/ 403 Forbidden / 18-03-2023

Inspired by trance and rave, combined with electro and tribe.

Op het Schoolplein w/ ISA SOFI / 18-03-2023

3HOOG is a dj-duo based in Amsterdam West, playing mainly groovy techno with lots of influences from the underground scene, as well as breakbeat and oldskool. By combining these genres in one big mix, 3HOOG sets will keep you on the dancefloor for as long as they play.

Op het Schoolplein w/ 3HOOG / 18-03-2023

Groningen based and SPOKEN resident ONID has developed a strong passion for electronic music. Her established sound can be described as drive-oriented and has deep modular elements entwined. She fell for the growling bass lines combined with interesting percussion patterns.

Onid / 18-03-2023

A one hour deep and groovy set with sounds from dub techno, bass and (tribal) rave.

Deets / 18-03-2023

RLP Sound is back on Saturday with a two hour showcase at Maxi Radio. Featuring veteran Close to Custom and RLP founder Loosemat.

RLP w/ Loosemat B2B Close to Custom / 18-03-2023

RLP w/ Close to Custom / 18-03-2023

RLP w/ Loosemat / 18-03-2023

STADGEZICHTEN w/ Dylan Nieuwland / 15-03-2023

Rosa and Timpe for a two hour set of percussive tunes, bass music and a wide variety of sounds beyond the club music spectrum

Rooibosch w/ Rosa & Timpe / 11-03-2023

Rooibosch w/ Wolfs / 11-03-2023

Eindhoven-based dj Annebel is fascinated by fluidity in life and thinking outside of pre-made boxes, which she reflects in mixes that feel roused but consistent. With her passion and enthusiasm for discovering and sharing new music, she aims to hold you by the hand to explore new melodies, rhythms, and genres.

Rooibosch w/ Annebel / 11-03-2023

Rotating Records… Rotating Records… Rotating Records

Clarence / 11-03-2023

Electronic music including house, UK influences and breakbeat

Rooibosch w/ LID / 11-03-2023

Laudatio Audio / 11-03-2023

As we evolve as human beings, we change through different stages of life. PELTENBURG her music interests change and evolve with her. The music she shares isn’t one-way, but it’s more genre-fluid. PELTENBURG would love to invite you on this sound journey.

Peltenburg / 10-03-2023

Welkom bij STADGEZICHTEN. De podcast waarin we opzoek gaan naar de verhalen áchter de gezichten die Leiden leuker maken, koeler maken, blijer maken, interessanter maken, kunstzinniger maken, socialer maken en mooier maken - kortom, de gezichten die de stad mákén.

STADGEZICHTEN w/ Matt Mazereeuw / 03-03-2023

4X4 & MORE IS A SHOW REVOLVING AROUND ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC IN PARTICULAR VARIOUS 4X4 GENRES. THE GOAL IS TO BRING LIGHT TO A DIFFERENT SUB GENRES OF TECHNO EVERY MONTH BUT TO ALSO SHIFT FOCUS TOWARD OTHER GENRES FOUND WITHIN RAVE CULTURE SUCH AS BROKEN TECHNO, ELECTRO & JUNGLE. THIS WEEK SOME FAST PACED GROOVES.

4x4 & more w/ Maylen / 10-03-2023

Breaktime w/ Bobby Speedo / 10-03-2023

A two hour vinyl fieldtrip through electro, [space]disco, acid, electronica, wave and techno by yours truly.

Lo Phi Forms Radio w/ DICA / 04-03-2023

A scared, precious transcendental state of chaotic, ecstasy, possession, revelation and trance. The mythic right-brain vision.

The Holy Confusion w/ Aghaku / 10-03-2023

Basement’s residents and guest dj's  will bring you a small taste of the best that Drum & Bass has to offer. Nothing gets your body moving like the fast amen-breaks, long basslines and heavy synths of Drum & Bass music. So put on your raving shoes and check out these heroes from the key town in our monthly show!

Basement w/ Creek / 04-03-2023

"Oddities from avant-garde spoken word, peculiar experimental reflections of musical curiosities and sound archeology. For obscure, mind-bending, thought-shifting and adventures listening.
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Tales from the orchard w/ Carmen / 04-03-2023

Basement w/ Flexusz / 04-03-2023

"A spiritual journey through mystic spaces... with hypnotising rhythms and tones.

4Meera's Indian roots led her to explore other-worldly music in many genres.

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Kaeru Radio w/ 4Meera / 04-03-2023

For my first ever live radio show I'll be spinning some of my favourite records and going for an array of sounds I've come across and connected with in the past 2 years; from smooth jazzy sounds to heavier breaks and percussions. A compilation of music that I connect to on some level.

Rojo Y Rosa / 04-03-2023

Been a year since my last set at Maxi. Bringing some tracks you've probably already heard, but also lots of new favourites.

CHEM:EX / 03-03-2023

Mahabe's 137 FM show continues! Rotterdam based Baustelle is bringin some serious 90s heat to fill in the first hour. Mahabe will be jumping the needle during the second hour.

137 FM w/ Baustelle & Mahabe / 03-03-2023

LeVeL’s Juice Channel: Afro conscious jazz set

LeVeL’s Juice Channel w/ 7LeVeL7 / 03-03-2023

"Flacs is a Rotterdam based DJ.
He is in love with the freedom rhythms provide and gathers inspiration from moving bodies, the emotion music brings, and rave culture.

Mesmerized by artists and their ability to present hypnotic performances, He knew he found his passion."

Flacs / 25-02-2023

It’s been a while since I’ve done a solely soul/funk/boogie radio set so this show will be exactly that. My record bag is ready, are you?

Bevan / 25-02-2023

Wandering around through different sounds and genre's, might get that pulse up! ;)

Pulse w/ Deemz / 25-02-2023

Warm melodies, snappy vocals and synths, reflected in disco, boogie and electronic sounds, selected by Nijmegen based Lysah

Lysah / 25-02-2023

Salutingrome / 25-02-2023

First edition of the monthly show. This time featuring Cassie Wijle & DJ Eldebé

OPA 1 w/ Cassie Wijle & Eldebé / 25-02-2023

Pettson takes you on a musical trip that wil make you think and contemplate your whole existence.

Electronism w/ Pettson / 18-02-2023

Going maximum in exploring futuristic and fast paced frequencies

Sachiko / 18-02-2023

Where else would Leiden-veterans Lenny Harmony & Tamer continue 15 years of It's House Music? Of course at Wibar. Covering house, dipping into it's origins disco, (jazz) funk and evolutions like neo-soul and far beyond. With familiar items like new The Loft Classic and From The Vaults and tons of new music.

It's House Music w/ Lenny Harmony & Tamer / 18-02-2023

It’s still the middle of winter, but things are stirring as Rotterdam’s Too many birds returns to Maxi Radio. From the silence of the season emerge ambient sounds, tape hiss, gentle fingerpicking, and folk songs for a better world.

Too Many Birds / 18-02-2023

"Energetik FM
We put a spotlight on the energetic side of the electronic spectrum, no matter the genre. Ranging from breakbeat to spacey trance and from straight up techno to hardcore."

Energetik FM w/ Tazi / 17-02-2023

The set wil contain uptempo techno with a tribal touch. Energetic peaks will be alternated with more minimalistic and hypnotic rhythms to  create compelling story throughout the mix.

BITO / 17-02-2023

Absorbed in the music, that’s what Manifesta wants you to be while listening to her sets. She will unite hypnotic grooves, tingling percussions and old school sounds to create the perfect atmosphere

Manifesta / 17-02-2023

On 5 September 2025, Pride Leiden marked its third edition, turning the city into a colourful and wonderfully chaotic mosaic of queer joy. To celebrate Maxi Radio joined into the festivities with a Pride special that blended celebration, activism, and the station’s trademark dose of lovingly curated oddities.

Our amazing programmer Malan invited a dazzling selection of underground queer artists—OC Parietal, Toverteef, Dooom & DD, Kaikaina, DJ Tonic, MXV, Sciatica, and CyberFairy777/CDJ-666—each bringing their own mischievous magic to the studio. Together, they took over the airwaves for ten uninterrupted hours, offering blissful tracks, unexpected sonic twists, and the kind of musical craziness that only emerges in a space powered by curiosity.

Instead of relying on familiar Pride anthems, the lineup dove deep into the queer underground: shimmering synths, skewed rhythms, dreamy vocals, abrasive experiments, soft glitches; tracks that felt just as at home pulsating through smoky basements as drifting across sunlit spontaneous canal-side gatherings.

Throughout the day, visitors drifted into the Maxi Radio studio to soak up the atmosphere, meanwhile, the city centre buzzed with Pride energy: the boat parade wound through the canals, and the crowd spilled into the various street parties and the official afterparty at the Lammermarkt.

We felt blissful welcoming these amazing artists and can’t wait to celebrate Pride Leiden next year!

Check out all recordings in our playlist beneath this article. 

https://on.soundcloud.com/YFVnFS4y0bcK0xKLEC

Pride Leiden


Five years of underground sounds, late-night discoveries, community-powered radio, and friendships that reach far beyond the airwaves.
This June, Maxi Radio celebrates its fifth anniversary with a three-day program dedicated to everything the station stands for: independent culture, forward-thinking music, creative experimentation, and the community that has made it all possible.
From a 48-hour online streaming marathon to conversations about Leiden's nightlife, a club night at Wibar, and an immersive audiovisual experience at Hortus Botanicus Leiden, the anniversary weekend brings together artists, listeners, residents, collaborators, and friends from across the Maxi Radio universe.


The celebrations begin with a 48-hour non-stop streaming marathon broadcast live from the Maxi Radio studio. Across two continuous days of programming, residents, guest hosts, DJs, artists, and longtime supporters of the station will take over the airwaves, creating a snapshot of the vibrant community that has grown around Maxi Radio over the past five years.

DJ BAMI, Bobby Speedo, Buuk Los, Eileen, Aimer, Eyes Wide Shut, DJ Serko, Miauw3000, Hazel, Litricity, LeBagig, Nina de Koning, 7Level7, Ravetheef, Discotheef, THB, Dr Dark, HOT CUES, Jonas Nuane, Droom, SCK, DexKers, WSL, marienus, L-aura, Daansplaten, Justonemorerecord, Clarence, Paco & Molly, Bella Stone, Hunter, H.E.R., Jessiy b2b Pagie, Koutouras, Nederlands Elftal, Tosh, AIS, O'Riordan, Aram Mukanay and the Maxi Radio DJs.
Forty artists, DJs, collectives, and friends of the station across 48 continuous hours of broadcasting.
Expect everything from deep listening sessions and ambient explorations to house, disco, acid, Italo, drum & bass, and unexpected musical detours.


After two days of radio, it's time to step onto the dancefloor.
The anniversary club night at Wibar brings together local legends, residents, and close friends of the station for a carefully curated journey through dreamy house, pumping disco, crispy acid, and euphoric Italo.
The entire club night will be broadcast live via Maxi Radio, connecting dancers in the room with listeners tuning in from elsewhere.
Circadian Rhythm at Hortus Botanicus Leiden
On Sunday, Maxi Radio joins Midzomernacht at Hortus Botanicus Leiden with Circadian Rhythm, an audiovisual ambient experience inspired by the natural rhythms shared by humans and plants.
Set among the gardens of the Hortus, visitors will be guided from sunset into the shortest night of the year through ambient soundscapes, subtle light installations, and organic visual art. By combining electronic music, botanical inspiration, and immersive scenography, Circadian Rhythm creates a collective moment of reflection and transition between day and night.
The performance will be professionally recorded and broadcast through Maxi Radio's channels.



Supporting the Future of Independent Radio


Since its founding in 2021, Maxi Radio has operated entirely through volunteers, a DIY mentality, and the dedication of a growing community of artists, listeners, and cultural workers.
To help secure the future of the station, Maxi Radio will launch a crowdfunding campaign through Voordekunst during the anniversary weekend. The campaign will support future broadcasts, events, artist development, technical improvements, and new opportunities for emerging talent.
All proceeds generated during the anniversary celebrations will contribute directly to this campaign.




This anniversary is also about more than just radio. It is a celebration of the friendships that formed around the station, the risks that were taken, the artists who found a platform, the listeners who kept tuning in, and the countless volunteers who helped build something meaningful together.
For five years, Maxi Radio has provided a home for people operating outside the mainstream. A place for experimentation, discovery, and connection.
We can’t feel more blessed and thankful for the adventure thusfar, but there’s a lot more to come!
48 hours of radio. 3 days of celebration. 5 years of Maxi Radio.
See you on air, on the dancefloor, and around the city!

5 Year Anniversary

Celebrating International Womxn’s Day on Maxi Radio

 Maxi Radio brought together a powerful line-up of DJs for a special broadcast celebrating creativity, community, and the many sounds shaping underground music culture today. Curated by Maxi Radio programmer Eileen, the show highlighted a diverse group of artists, each bringing their own energy and perspective to the station.

From soulful grooves to hard club sounds, the programme moved across genres and tempos while staying connected through one common thread: celebrating womxn in music.

, who blended afrobeats, groovy disco, and bass-heavy baile funk into an uplifting and rhythm-driven selection. Moving effortlessly between warm melodies and high-energy percussion, the set created a vibrant atmosphere full of movement and joy.

 followed with an all-vinyl journey honouring International Womxn’s Day through sound. Her set explored voices, stories, and emotions across time and space, creating a deeply soulful listening experience rooted in connection and care.

 then took listeners into darker and deeper territory with an eclectic electronic set balancing soul, percussion, and hypnotic rhythms. Warm grooves met playful energy and textured club sounds, showcasing her distinctive approach to storytelling through music.

 delivered exactly that. Returning to Maxi Radio for a special International Womxn’s Day appearance, the duo brought their hardest club bangers to the airwaves. Bold, playful, and unapologetically fun, their set captured the spirit of the dancefloor at full intensity.

 brought a dynamic blend of bounce, groove, and silliness all the way from Wales to Leiden. Her large and energetic sound added another exciting dimension to the programme, proving that club music can be both powerful and playful at the same time.

 combined trance, bounce, and hard house into a groovy high-energy set that pushed the momentum forward. Fast-paced yet full of feeling, the mix perfectly rounded off a day dedicated to celebrating womxn behind the decks.

At Maxi Radio, we believe community radio should create space for diverse voices, emerging talent, and creative freedom. This International Womxn’s Day programme was a celebration of exactly that — a reminder of the importance of representation in music spaces and the incredible artists continuing to shape club culture today.

A huge thank you to all DJs, listeners, and everyone who tuned in and supported the broadcast.

International Womxn's Day

Maxi Radio is a Leiden-based independent online radio station, founded in 2020. We strive to broadcast a wide variety of live shows, ranging from Japanese jazz to Detroit techno and locally produced ambient music, and everything in between. Our programme features local, national and international DJs, artists and guest speakers, all of whom bring their own distinct taste and voice for our listeners to enjoy.

Our mission is to provide an accessible platform for cultural development, connection and discovery, while building a strong local music community in our beautiful city of Leiden. We are committed to creating opportunities for emerging local talent and see ourselves as a launchpad where new DJs, musicians, radio makers and creatives can develop their skills, gain visibility and connect with wider audiences.

At Maxi Radio, we are driven by the ambition to strengthen Leiden’s cultural landscape through a diverse range of activities. Through online broadcasting, carefully curated club nights, inspiring collaborations and engaging podcasts, we continuously contribute to the growth of the local cultural environment. We also actively create themed broadcasts and special programming around topics that matter to our community, including Leiden Pride, International Women’s Day, science, culture and other social issues. By combining music, dialogue and local engagement, we aim to foster a vibrant, inclusive and forward-looking cultural platform for Leiden and beyond.

For the past five years, Maxi Radio has been a home for underground music, local talent, creative experimentation, and community. Built entirely through passion, dedication, and countless volunteer hours, we've created a platform where emerging DJs, artists, and music lovers can connect, discover, and grow together.

Now, we're asking for your support to help keep Moxie Radio online for the next five years!

Maxi Radio is entirely DIY and runs on the dedication of volunteers, creators, and supporters. With only limited support from the local municipality, it is a constant challenge to stay financially afloat. Our future depends on the support of our community, which is why every donation makes a real and immediate difference.