Pirate Radio was one of the last defining eras of British music, shaping genres as we know them. Whether it was Déjà Vu, Rinse, Kool FM or KISS and Choice in their pre- mainstream years; pirate radio has played an integral part of our music experience in the UK, and created a hub for passionate music lovers and innovative creators. Cassette tapes, missed call requests and flaky reception was the vibe of a generation. To celebrate its contributions to our music culture we chose to sit back in the listener’s seat and hear the bouncing flavours of those that experienced