Join Us as a Presenter at Sonic Scout Radio

Sonic Scout Radio is a global 24/7 station dedicated to discovering and supporting unsigned independent artists across every genre imaginable — from indie rock and pop to hip-hop, R&B, country, and beyond.

Our presenters are the heartbeat of what we do — passionate curators and creative voices who bring fresh, authentic music to listeners worldwide. We’re proud to have a growing community of presenters based in both the U.S. and the U.K., each building their own brand and audience through Sonic Scout Radio.

We want to clarify the context behind the $100 'Partnership fee'. Over the past year, we’ve experienced a very high attrition rate among new presenters — individuals who start out enthusiastic but, once onboarded, often realize they’re not ready for the time commitment or professional expectations that come with producing a show.

Each new presenter requires significant setup — from Slack access, Stripe configuration, operation costs to get your show aired and official email setup to personalized onboarding and marketing materials — all of which take time and resources. Unfortunately, when someone walks away a few weeks in, it’s not just a financial hit for us, it also disrupts scheduling and impacts the presenters who are committed and building momentum with their shows.

The $100 refundable 'Partnership fee' isn’t a charge or revenue stream — it’s a way for us to ensure we’re investing our time in those who are genuinely serious about joining the team. It’s fully refunded once a presenter reaches 10 paid artist submissions, which most achieve within their first month.

Next Steps

Please take a moment to read the attached Presenter Information Pack, which explains:

• Who we are and how Sonic Scout Radio operates

• The importance of consistency and social media engagement

• How you can earn through artist submissions, sponsorships, and donations

We’ve also recorded 2 short podcasts to walk you through everything (you MUST listen to these before we meet):

1. Playlist Pushers – What They Are & Why We’re Different Listen here

2. Presenter Role Deep Dive – Expectations, Tools, and Impact Listen here

3. If you're short on time :) Here's a 6min explainer video

If you’ve read the pack and this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email us: info@sonicscoutradio.com

• A 1-minute audio demo — include a short intro, a song snippet, and an outro.

• A short paragraph about why you’d love to be a presenter for Sonic Scout Radio.

• Your preferred genre focus (e.g., Indie Rock, R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, Metal, etc.).

Once we receive your demo and info, we’ll reach out to discuss your show ideas and onboarding steps.

Join a Global Community

Our presenters aren’t just radio hosts — they’re part of a worldwide creative network. From California to Tokyo, we’re connecting unsigned artists and passionate music lovers across 40+ countries. Presenters collaborate, cross-promote, and inspire one another daily.

If that sounds like something you’d love to be part of, we can’t wait to hear your demo and welcome you to the Sonic Scout family.

Featured unsigned Indie Artists

Artists ready for their story to be told on Sonic Scout Radio

The Revival

Alternative rock band hailing from 3 corners(ish) of the UK - Swansea, Cheltenham & Chelmsford.

Rigoletto

Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Rigoletto consists of Corey Snipes, Caleb Katches, Chris Williams, and Kirk Ellis, who have been playing music together since Fall 2010

Nile Ross was Born on March 4th 1992 in Livingston New Jersey. New to the music game but has the ambition and talent to become the best

Nile Ross