Blast Radio News & Updates

  1. Read more: Carl Craig: All Black Vinyl 2023
    Carl Craig: All Black Vinyl 2023

    Carl Craig: All Black Vinyl 2023

    If you’re a fan of music – and especially techno – you certainly know Carl Craig.

    Since day 1, the grammy-nominated DJ and producer has used his influence to tell the inspiring stories of Detroit’s illustrious music scene – and the black creators that made that scene so influential.

    One way he tells those stories is through his annual ‘All Black Vinyl’ project during which he selects and spotlights a record from a black artist for every day of February for Black History Month. 

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  2. Read more: In conversation with: Josh Taerk
    In conversation with: Josh Taerk

    In conversation with: Josh Taerk

    Josh Taerk is a billboard charting singer/songwriter from Toronto. He’s released several albums including his latest full-length, Beautiful Tragedy, which has been streamed more than 150,000 times on Spotify. 

    He built a loyal following doing video livestreams on Twitch and last summer decided to add Blast Radio to the mix for fans that prefer to listen instead of watching (something we recommend all video streamers do). 

    We recently spoke with Taerk to learn more about him, his taste, his inspirations, and what he’s got going on. Read on to learn about the man singing the songs. 

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  3. Read more: Using QR Codes to Promote your Blast Radio Profile & Streams
    Using QR Codes to Promote your Blast Radio Profile & Streams

    Using QR Codes to Promote your Blast Radio Profile & Streams

    As a Blast Radio streamer you automatically get a unique URL specific to you – blastradio.com/YourUsername. 

    If someone has the app and clicks on it, they will be taken directly to your profile. If they don’t have the app, they will be taken to a web player specifically about you – and be encouraged to download the app and follow you. 

    The unique URL is a great tool for promotion. A good way to get more value out of the link is by turning it into a QR code. Read on for more info!

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  4. Read more: In conversation with: Corey Cummings (livefromcocoscabinet)
    In conversation with: Corey Cummings (livefromcocoscabinet)

    In conversation with: Corey Cummings (livefromcocoscabinet)

    Corey Cummings is a high school English teacher who also teaches courses focused on Sci-Fi literature and Fantasy literature. 

    A lifelong film fanatic with a special adoration for the weird and wonderful world of horror, he's been a part-time podcaster for about 7 years and has always dreamed of hosting his own radio show.

    We're thrilled to see Blast Radio help fulfill that dream. 

    We recently spoke with Corey to learn more about him, his two radio shows, his massive VHS collection, and the self-help radio show he started when he was 7. 

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  5. Read more: 4 Tips for Getting More Tips
    4 Tips for Getting More Tips

    4 Tips for Getting More Tips

    We frequently hear that Blast streamers love the platform simply for the joy of being able to share what they love – music, thoughts, political musings, guest callers, and more. 


    That said, making some cash along the way certainly doesn’t hurt. 
    That’s why we created Fan Mail – a unique take on tipping where listeners can send you a personalized message with a financial token of their appreciation for your stream. 

    If you're not seeing the tips roll in just yet, don't fret... here are 4 tips to help you fill the tip jar. 

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  6. Read more: In conversation with: Wigflippa
    In conversation with: Wigflippa

    In conversation with: Wigflippa

    Wigflippa has been a staple of the Blast Radio airwaves for more than a year now. He walks the walk on his tagline, “Not the new school or the old school, the whole school,” with streams covering a lot of musical ground – his own original music, his friends' music, his label mates’ music (Sunday Dinner Records), and music he just loves. 

    We’ve written about Sunday Dinner Records in the past, but this week we’re going deeper with Wig. Read on to learn about the emcee.  

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