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''Run it Red' is about showcasing the freshest new house, techno and electronica I can lay my hands on. For each show I'll be aiming to only play music I've been sent, bought or made since the last show was aired and making sense of it across one 3hr show.' Ben Sims

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Run it Red 136 is here!

As well as a bunch of upfront Hardgroove and Symbolism cuts, we've got fresh (or freshly released) sounds from Santos, Steve Rachmad, Fergus Sweetland, Paul Mac as Jorge Zamacona, Deetron, Slam, Elisa Bee and loads more in t... more

The new show is here! Brand new sounds from Sandrien, Santos, Lance Desardi, Jeff Mills, Svreca, Lidvall, Alienata and loads more in this month's show - along with a bunch of upcoming Symbolism and Hardgroove cuts. As always, the full tracklist is be... more

Another big show with some excellent fresh sounds from Oscar Mulero & DVS1, Joe Milli, Casual Treatment, Rene Wise, Mike Storm, Odee X, and loads more (including a bunch of upcoming Symbolism/Hardgroove bits 👀). Full tracklist below 👇

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May's edition of Run it Red is here!

Another big month, particularly for fans of Symbolism and Hardgroove upfront exclusives! As well as those, you can check new cuts from Kr!z, Insolate, Planetary Assault Systems, Mal Hombre, Elisa Elisa, Orlando ... more

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DJ/producer and curator of Run It Red, known for hands-on music curation, promos/demos submissions, and a strong, community-driven approach. Regularly associated with NTS Live and Run It Red events/labels.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • True techno and deep house at its finest

    Ben is a technician and his musical choices and creations are second to none. You are missing out on stacks of talent and music if you haven’t listened to this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H A C K L A
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great listen

    Always great to hear new music whilst on the go

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brixton Breaker
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Ben Sims is Amazing

    The Boss

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juan R uribe
    Colombia4 years ago
  • Super!

    Techno, House, Electro,… 🎶 💯 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthias & Andrea
    Germany5 years ago
  • Ben Sims at best

    Good music. Good mixing. Never boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yrfnimgtnm
    Poland6 years ago

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The host is a technical and precise selector with a strong knack for mixing fresh and eclectic material.
Quality of curation and guest snippets keep the show engaging for long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussion of submission channels and the artist-first focus.

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The show centers on high-energy DJ mixes of house, techno, and electronica, emphasizing fresh, self-released, promo, and purchase-backed tracks. Each episode combines a curated, club-ready selection with practical notes on submissions and a community-driven vibe, often featuring guest voices or teaser previews from affiliated labels. Noteworthy is the host's hands-on, artist-first approach and a strong submission channel, creating a predictable, monthly cadence that fans rely on for new material and a clear sense of scene connections.

Listeners likely skew toward serious electronic-music enthusiasts, DJs, and industry folks who value current promos, label exclusives, and a hands-on, collaborative culture around curation and discovery.

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Run it Red launched 11 years ago and published 122 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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