New radio station begins broadcasting from Stockholm public sauna

A new radio station has launched within a public sauna in Stockholm. 

Sauna Radio began broadcasting on Saturday (July 5) from Eden Bastun, near Lake Mälaren; the radio's "floating deck" booth is set close to one of the venue's saunas, with a wooden interior to mimic its spa setting. 

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The new station is available to stream to via its website and YouTube channel, and promises to host a "mix of local legends, international guests, familiar faces, and new names."

The station is the brainchild of DJ and producer Abstraxion, who splits his time between Marseilles and Stockholm and was one of the first artists to broadcast on Sauna Radio at its launch last week — which also doubled up as a free opening event at Eden Bastun.

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With a goal to "reflect the spirit" of the space, which Sauna Radio claims is "open, curious, and community-driven", the station has confirmed over 30 guests so far, including Peder Mannerfelt, Cashu, Ms K, MOLØ and CAMILLKA.

You can listen to Sauna Radio, here.

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