A New Station Was Submitted to the Reality Dial, and Approved!

Go tune into 247.0 RM for Funk the Planet as it is now a solid member of the Reality Dial.

The Reality Dial has welcomed a new voice to its growing collection of independent broadcasters- and this one is bringing the funk.

Funk the Planet Radio, broadcasting from Santa Barbara, California, is an independent, human-curated internet radio station dedicated to the many sounds, eras, and evolutions of funk. From foundational classics and deep cuts to contemporary artists carrying the groove forward, Funk the Planet offers a musical experience built around discovery, personality, and carefully selected music.

And now, you can find it on the Reality Dial at 247.0 RM.

More Than Just Funk

At first glance, "Funk the Planet" might sound like a station with a straightforward mission: play funk.

But spend some time with the station, and its musical territory becomes considerably broader.

Funk the Planet's programming reaches across classic and modern funk, soul, boogie, jazz-funk, contemporary R&B, and groove-driven old-school hip-hop, spanning music from the 1960s all the way through today's releases.

The station balances recognizable legends with deeper discoveries and independent artists, giving longtime funk and soul listeners something familiar while still leaving room for something they may have never heard before.

That balance is central to the station's identity.

Funk the Planet isn't trying to recreate a greatest-hits playlist. It's trying to keep the groove moving.

Curated by People, Not Algorithms

One of the clearest parts of Funk the Planet's identity is its commitment to human curation.

The station describes itself simply:

"No algorithm autopilot- just handpicked grooves for listeners worldwide."

That philosophy is reflected throughout the station. Rather than treating music as an endless automated sequence, Funk the Planet approaches its library as something to be actively curated and explored.

For listeners who enjoy record collecting, musical discovery, and finding artists outside the mainstream, that makes the station particularly interesting.

There's always another groove to discover.

Five Nights of Specialty Programming

Funk the Planet also goes beyond its core music rotation with a dedicated weekday specialty lineup.

Beginning at 6 PM Pacific / 9 PM Eastern, the station presents two-hour specialty programs throughout the week:

Monday - Manic Purple Mondays
A journey through Prince and the Minneapolis Sound.

Tuesday - New Jack Attack
A celebration of the New Jack Swing era and its surrounding sounds.

Wednesday - B-Boy Hip-Hop Rewind
A trip back through groove-heavy old-school hip-hop.

Thursday - A Brand New Funk
A spotlight on current releases and the newest sounds carrying funk forward.

Friday - The Boogie Nights Express
A Friday-night ride through boogie and dance-oriented grooves.

Five nights, five different perspectives, and a common thread running through all of them: the groove.

Built for Discovery

Funk the Planet's intended audience isn't limited to longtime funk enthusiasts.

The station also speaks directly to listeners who simply want to discover something different.

Record collectors, soul and funk fans, listeners searching for independent artists, and anyone tired of the same mainstream rotations can all find something to explore here.

That makes Funk the Planet an especially fitting addition to the Reality Dial.

The Dial isn't about forcing every station into the same mold. It's about giving distinct broadcasters a place where listeners can discover them—and Funk the Planet brings a very distinct sound to the lineup.

Broadcasting Worldwide from Santa Barbara

While Funk the Planet calls Santa Barbara, California home, its reach extends far beyond the California coast.

The station broadcasts continuously online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through Live365, with artist and song-title metadata accompanying its programming.

So whether you're looking for a familiar classic, a forgotten deep cut, or something brand new, Funk the Planet is always just a listen away.

Welcome to the Reality Dial

The addition of Funk the Planet represents another step in the Reality Dial's continuing expansion, bringing another independently operated station into a growing collection of broadcasters.

But more importantly, it gives listeners another station worth discovering.

247.0 RM - Funk the Planet Radio

Classic funk. Modern funk. Soul. Boogie. Jazz-funk. R&B. Hip-hop.

Handpicked grooves from the past, present, and whatever comes next.

Welcome to the Reality Dial, Funk the Planet.

And to everyone reading:

Turn it up. The planet's got funk.

You can go check out the station page here:
https://realityradio.net/radio/ftp