Montreal's N10.AS Celebrates 8 Years of Community Radio Excellence
Photo via N10.AS Instagram
N10.AS, a volunteer-powered, non-profit internet radio station, uniquely lives atop the glowing dining room of Montreal’s premier restaurant-dancefloor, Le Système. Broadcasting online and worldwide 24/7, N10.AS is home to 130 shows—featuring DJ sets of all genres, to talk radio and experimental soundscapes—programmed by, and for, creatives from its hometown and beyond.
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The e-station recently celebrated its 8-year anniversary, a milestone that has seen N10.AS through numerous moves and hundreds of hosts behind the mic and DJs at the booth. Behind its humble operations at 7119 St. Hubert and Web 1.0 aesthetic, N10.AS is a vital community hub embedded within Montreal’s artistic ecosystem. Through fostering an accessible space for collaborative sonic expression from diverse communities, N10.AS challenges the status quo with programming that is both hyper-local and socially conscious. Community radio stations like N10.AS are a commercial-free haven where you can toggle between local artists spinning their favourite tracks and independent syndicated shows like Democracy Now!.
Also Cools hosting at N10.AS
That being said, operating a labour of love comes with real costs, both in money and energy. N10.AS has supported us, and now its hard working team is asking for our support: The station is fundraising to upgrade its well-loved broadcasting equipment.
How can you help? You can become a patron by submitting a one-time or monthly pledge to N10.AS, buy merch, or enter the station’s raffle for your chance to win exciting prizes from local vendors Pizza Bouquet, Arbutus Records, Editorial Magazine, Metatron Press, LOPEZ and Le Système on April 14th, 2024!
Celebrating the station’s 8th Birthday at Le Système - photo via Le Système Instagram
We spoke with one of N10.AS’ core team members, Jacob Colt Wynia, to learn more about the station’s rich history, future broadcasting outlook and evolving creative mandate. Get into the community radio spirit and listen to our audio interview below!
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Zoë Argiropulos-Hunter (she/her) is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of Also Cool Mag. Aside from the mag, she is a music promoter & booker, and a radio host & DJ.