A Sonic Scout Radio Original
...is a hand-built showcase for independent voices. Every episode spotlights artists who are creating outside the machine, from shimmering indie pop to bruised-knuckle rock, left-field electronica, and late-night singer-songwriter confessions. The guiding principle is simple: music for music lovers.
Host blckjcksn brings a crate-digging mindset—pursuing songs that speak, not just stream. We skip the algorithmic rinse cycle and the pay-to-playlist scams to find artists with vision, craft, and grit. If the first words you heard on our pilot were a nod to Kinematic and their track Don’t Be Afraid, that was a statement of intent.
Audio Underground with blckjcksn
On Air
New discoveries, deep cuts, and goosebump moments—curated, mixed, and hosted by blckjcksn (aka Paul Learned).
Worldwide Scope
Minneapolis to Madrid, Nashville to L.A., Madison to Melbourne. Scenes, basements, backrooms, and bedrooms—no matter where it's made, if it moves you, it belongs here.
Music First
No gatekeepers in pant suits. No lazy feeds. Just artists whose songs demand attention—and listeners who show up on purpose.
About Audio Underground
Audio Underground is a hand-built haven for independent voices. Each episode shines a light on artists working outside the machine—spanning shimmering indie pop, bruised-knuckle rock, left-field electronica, and midnight-hour singer-songwriter confessions. At its core, the mission is simple: music made for people who love music.
Host blckjcksn digs with a crate-hunter’s instinct, chasing songs that speak rather than just stream. No algorithm rinse cycles. No pay-to-playlist scams. Just artists with vision, craft, and grit—delivered straight to listeners who crave the underground signal.
• Championing unsigned & independent artists
• Curated, story-driven radio—no filler
• Global reach, local roots (Minneapolis, Madison, Nashville, L.A., Australia & beyond)
• Community-first: listeners, artists, and true believers
About Sonic Scout Radio
Sonic Scout Radio is an independent station built to amplify emerging artists. We exist so creators can reach real audiences without waiting for industry permission. No velvet ropes—just an open door to discovery.
Our mission is simple: to connect music lovers with the sounds that algorithms overlook and gatekeepers keep in the shadows. From late-night bedroom producers to road-worn indie bands, Sonic Scout Radio is a platform where originality thrives and authenticity comes first. Every track is hand-picked by presenters who believe in the art, not just the numbers.
This isn’t about playlists or empty promises—it’s about creating a global stage where unsigned and independent artists finally get heard. Sonic Scout Radio is more than a station; it’s a movement for music without borders, barriers, or compromise.
We Scout
Local scenes, Social Media, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, trenches, trusted playlists, and direct submissions.
We Curate
Sequenced for momentum and mood—bangers, breathers, and curveballs.
We Share
On-air love and context, plus links to follow, buy, and support.
How It Works
Why is there a $10 fee?
I'm glad you asked!
It’s simple: the $10 fee is what keeps the lights on. It pays for the technology that powers Sonic Scout Radio, helped us build a groundbreaking app, and allows us to keep it fresh and updated in ways that matter — for both listeners and artists.
Every episode takes dozens of hours to curate, research, and produce. Each presenter on Sonic Scout Radio builds their own show from the ground up, and while it’s absolutely a labor of love, love alone doesn’t cover 24/7 broadcast costs. The $10 contribution simply lightens the load so we can keep independent music alive and streaming worldwide.
And if $10 isn’t possible right now, that’s okay — there are other ways to do this. Check out my Patreon page for options to back Audio Underground and indie music at any level. Each tier comes with perks like monthly downloads, access to working playlists, and exclusive Audio Underground merch you won’t find anywhere else. Every tier allows those artists who can't cover the $10 to be heard anyway.
