Hip Dad Radio

New

Radio station · United States

About

Bio

Hip Dad Radio is Chicago’s meat-and-potatoes radio experience, rooted in the timeless sounds of rock, soul, and beyond. Our online radio station and weekly Mixcloud show bring you the best “dad music”—including new tracks by emerging artists that capture the spirit of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. We showcase fresh music with a throwback vibe, spotlighting songs that feel like they belong in the golden era of music. If your sound brings listeners back in time, Hip Dad Radio is the perfect place for it to shine.

https://www.mixcloud.com/live/HipDadRadio/ ·

They want to receive...

Genres

Alternative rock

Americana

Indie rock

Pop rock

Psychedelic rock

Rock & Roll / Classic Rock

Soul

They are also open to receiving...

Genres

Blues

Bossa nova

Country music

Dream pop

Funk

Jazz fusion

Garage rock

Hard rock

New wave

Surf rock

They don't want to receive...

Genres

Afrobeat / Afropop

Children's music

Chill / Lo-fi Hip-Hop

Cloud Rap / Hip Hop

Commercial / Mainstream

Dance music

Dance pop

Death / Thrash

Deep house

Drill/Jersey

Drum and Bass

Electronica

Experimental electronic

German song

Grime

Hardcore

Hip-hop

Holiday music

House music

Hyperpop

Industrial music

Instrumental hip-hop

International rap

K-pop / J-pop

Latin Pop

Metal / Heavy metal

Minimal

Noise

Nu-disco

Pop Punk

Rap in English

French rap

Techno

Trap

Urban pop

Not sure which genre(s) suits your music style? Check out our genres cheatsheet!

Services

When you submit your music to Hip Dad Radio, we don’t just play it—we promote it with style. Your tracks get airtime on our weekly show, giving you direct exposure to an audience that appreciates throwback vibes and timeless tunes. We also feature standout submissions on our Instagram, sharing your music with followers who are eager for that nostalgic sound. Get ready for your music to be showcased alongside legendary eras and reach listeners who crave music that speaks to Chicago’s classic roots.