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● STREAMING 24/7 FROM HOUSTON

YOUR MUSIC
ON THE AIR

The Come Up is Houston's premier broadcast stage for independent musicians, poets, and spoken-word creators. Plug into non-stop community rotation and reach listeners across the city.

FREE SUBMISSIONS · 48-HOUR ROTATION REVIEW · 100% ARTIST RIGHTS

THE VISION

MORE THAN JUST
RADIO

Corporate syndication has stripped local radio of its soul. In Houston, culture moves faster than boardrooms can program—and raw street-level talent gets drowned out by 40-song loops.

The Come Up is built different. We provide dedicated prime-time airplay, raw community panels, and authentic storytelling for Houston's independent hip-hop artists, spoken word poets, and cultural lyricists. No payola, no corporate gatekeepers—just uncompromising Texas soundwaves.

  • 100% Curated Independent Houston Airplay
  • Unfiltered Spoken Word & Poetry Showcases
  • Direct-to-Community Artist Spotlights & Live Interviews
NEW DROP
HTX
Houston Independent Artist on The Come Up
713 RESIDENCY SPOTLIGHT

COMMUNITY SOUNDSTAGE

Daily broadcast rotational features dedicated exclusively to underground Houston lyricists and spoken word poets.

NOW STREAMING INDEPENDENT HOUSTON ARTISTS
REAL LOCAL AIRPLAY • ZERO CORPORATE PAYOLA
NOW STREAMING INDEPENDENT HOUSTON ARTISTS
REAL LOCAL AIRPLAY • ZERO CORPORATE PAYOLA

SPONSORSHIP & AIRPLAY INTEGRATION

FIRST DROP
MUSIC

Empowering local businesses and launch partners to align directly with Houston's premier broadcast frequencies, connecting grassroots commerce to high-impact airwaves.

BUSINESS TIE-IN

Custom corporate sponsor slots embedded into premier release blocks, positioning regional storefronts alongside top emerging sounds.

REAL AIRPLAY

Guaranteed heavy-rotation drive-time broadcast impressions that convert dedicated music fans into direct business advocates.

LAUNCH PLATFORM

Accelerate local brand rollouts with synchronized on-air drops, digital stream mentions, and high-frequency community presence.

BROADCAST TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL

PATH TO THE
AIRWAVES

The blueprint for independent Houston artists to move from raw studio session to certified daily rotation. Prepare your catalog for direct curation by our station hosts ahead of the massive January 2027 broadcast debut.

01

PREP YOUR TRACK

Export high-resolution uncompressed audio (WAV/FLAC) along with clean radio edits, complete ISRC metadata, and an updated artist EPK ready for broadcast encoding.

02

PARTNER REQUEST

Submit your track dossier into the station intake terminal. Our music directors evaluate mix dynamics, lyrical content, and sonic fit for upcoming curated slots.

03

OFFICIAL AIRPLAY

Approved tracks hit the rotation schedule when the full host lineup goes live in January 2027, broadcasting to thousands of Houston listeners daily with real-time spin tracking.

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READY TO SUBMIT
YOUR MUSIC?

Enter the live rotation queue on On Air 4U. Lock in your spot for official consideration on Houston's premier independent broadcast schedule.

INTAKE STATUS: ACTIVE // DIRECT ROTATION QUEUE

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • High-resolution master track (WAV or 320kbps MP3)
  • Radio-clean broadcast edit alongside explicit master
  • Complete artist bio, EPK & high-resolution cover artwork
  • Verified regional performance & Houston rights clearance

DIRECT REVIEW BY STATION PROGRAM DIRECTORS • 100% INDEPENDENT