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See Her Be Her 2026 Recap

From the first beat at noon to the final track of the night, See Her Be Her 2026 was more than just an event: it was a masterclass in connection, community, and the power of collaboration. In honor of International Women’s Day, we teamed up with the...

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Win Tickets to Meet James Hype

If you’ve ever watched a James Hype set, you know it’s not just about playing tracks: it’s a masterclass in technical precision and high-energy performance. On Saturday, May 16th, we’re taking a few lucky c895 listeners off the dancefloor and into...

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K-Plus Playlist Recap – 5/05

As record breaking BTS tour continues, we have collected some of the songs they surprised the audience with, classic tracks requested directly from the viewers in each location! True Army favorites, every one. Influx of Monsta X requests, no doubt...

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GiveBig 2026 is HERE!

This isn’t a slow build-up. This isn’t a gradual drive. This is a DROP. The bass has kicked in, the energy is peaking, and GiveBIG 2026 is officially here! For the next day, the spotlight is on the community that keeps the rhythm of Seattle...

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On The EdgePlaylists

On the Edge May 3 2026

Presented by listeners like YOU We get it.  10pm to 1am is rough on a school night.  We gotchoo, boo.  Stream us on desktop/mobile, on iOS/Carplay and on Android/Auto and connect with us on SUBSTACK We’re at ontheedge.radio Hour 1: Zuul...

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It’s A Vibe – 5/01/26

BBQ season has officially arrived, and tonight on It’s a Vibe, we’re celebrating with an Old Skool Backyard Jam! We’re swapping the club beats for the timeless grooves that define a perfect cookout. Grab a cold drink and turn it up as we spin...

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Pet of the Month: BINGUS

WE 🖤 OUR PET MEMBERS!   This May, we are officially kicking off our Pet of the Month series, and we couldn’t have picked a better trailblazer than the one and only Bingus! Bingus isn’t your average companion. He’s a sophisticated soul...

Thomas Cole's "The Course of Empire" but gothy
On The EdgePlaylists

On the Edge April 26 2026

Presented by listeners like YOU We get it.  10pm to 1am is rough on a school night.  We gotchoo, boo.  Stream us on desktop/mobile, on iOS/Carplay and on Android/Auto and connect with us on SUBSTACK We’re at ontheedge.radio Hour 1: DJ Drew...

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K-Plus Playlist Recap – 4/28

BTS has landed!! The US leg of their global tour started this week in Tampa, and we are continuing to bring you songs from their set list! Exciting new releases for second-gen Kpop artists Donghae, member of Super Junior, and HYO from Girls...

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