Independent records. Culture-forward programming. Real-time discovery built for listeners who want to hear what is next—before the rest of the world catches the wave.
OpenWav Radio is built around the motion of independent music: the records gaining traction, the artists creating their own lanes, and the communities deciding what deserves to travel next.
This is not background noise. It is a living broadcast for discovery—where Gen Z energy, global curation, and creator ownership meet in the same signal.
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ARTIST DISCOVERY
Hear emerging voices and independent records positioned for their next audience.
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GLOBAL CURATION
A culture-forward mix designed to connect scenes, cities, and new-wave sound.
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VISIBLE MOTION
Live airplay data gives artists and listeners a clearer view of what is moving.
02STREAM LIVE RADIO.
OPENWAV RADIO / LIVE BROADCAST
Press play. Catch the signal.
Stream curated independent releases, artist discovery, new-wave programming, and culture-forward music through the official OpenWav Radio player.
All figures in this section come from SpinCounts, the global music analytics platform tracking our radio airplay. Artists, create your artist profile at SpinCounts.com to access radio-spin reports and explore available Shazam, Apple Music, and Spotify insights.
Report generated October 31, 2026. Figures reflect this dated report; the live airplay panels below continue to show current rotation.
Estimated audience impressions are modeled potential exposure, not verified or unique listeners. Repeat exposure may be included.
04MUSIC PROGRAMMING.
THE PROFESSIONALDJ WESWILLMUSIC. CULTURE. MENTORSHIP.
CURATED BY THE LEGENDARY
DJ WESWILLThe ear behind the airwaves.
Wesley Williams, known as “The Professional,” brings over 25 years of experience to his role as Executive VP of RADIOPUSHERS. He heads music programming for 99.7 DA HEAT MIAMI, POWER 102.8 Los Angeles, OpenWav Radio, and OWNERSHIP IS THE CULTURE RADIO. A Rider University graduate and founder of Spin University, he develops independent artists and mentors the next generation of DJs.
25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCEINDEPENDENT ARTISTS. GLOBAL VISION.
05PHILLY ROOTS. WORLDWIDE REACH.
THE VOICE / THE VISIONGERZY GLISSPHILADELPHIA TO THE WORLD.
SYNDICATED SHOW / HIP-HOP & CULTURE
THE HYPECITY SHOWWhere the city meets the culture.
Founded in Philadelphia by Gerzy Gliss, The Hypecity Show connects independent hip-hop with the people and stories behind it. New music, freestyles, artist interviews, and live event coverage bring Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York into a conversation heard across the RADIOPUSHERS network.
YOUR DAILY CULTURE CONNECTIONMONDAY–SATURDAY11 AM–3 PM EASTERN TIME
99.7 DA HEAT MIAMIPOWER 102.8 LOS ANGELESOPENWAV RADIO
ACROSS THE NETWORK / APPLE MUSIC · TUNEIN · SPINCOUNTS · MYTUNER RADIO
EASTERN TIME / NEW YORKMONDAY–SATURDAY / 11 AM–3 PM ET
Catch The Hypecity Show Monday–Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM Eastern. Press play below to listen to the featured show recording, or tune in to the station during the scheduled broadcast.
Rooted in Japanese and Black culture and based in Los Angeles, CHIZUKO is an R&B and J-Pop artist, songwriter, pianist, vocal producer, and dancer. Performing in English and Japanese, she turns identity, healing, and self-expression into a multidisciplinary sound shaped by more than 14 years of performance.
TOBU is the premium sports and lifestyle capsule from OWNERSHIP IS THE CULTURE. From training sessions to your everyday routine, this collection brings performance pieces and streetwear into the same wardrobe.
Train with purpose. Operate with discipline. Build something real. Upgrade every version of yourself. For anyone putting in the work, TOBU carries that mindset into what you wear.
Discovery is the start. Ownership is the direction.
OpenWav gives the music a signal. OWNERSHIP IS THE CULTURE gives the people behind it a deeper story. Meet the artists, hear their records, and step inside the world they are building.
