Best Frequencies Inc

Best Frequencies Inc falls under the Radio category: Organizations engaged in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).

In 2014 Britt was depressed, broke, and hanging on to her San Francisco apartment for dear life. But, hanging out in the studio on Friday nights co-hosting hello, cheetle. made her feel alive.

When Britt got in a very bad bike accident, the only way she could think to help herself recover was to document the experience and air it on her show. “I wouldn't have had the confidence or skills to make that first radio piece without the support and encouragement from the BFF.fm community. I've never had a thing like that in my life before.”

That first radio piece inspired Britt to apply to the documentary studies in radio/podcasting graduate program called Salt at the Maine College of Art, and today she has a new career at a music production company. “My time at BFF.fm gave me credibility, experience in an industry that is hard to break into, and a defined creative voice.”

BFF.fm helped Britt discover something new in herself, and with that knowledge she was able to push the boundaries of what’s possible in her life and in her career.

160 hrs/wk
BFF.fm is home to 115 volunteer DJs from all walks of life, who produce 98 live radio shows each week. That's 160 hours of original programming!
80,000
Last year we helped listeners discover more than 80,000 new songs from 23,000 awesome independent and underground artists, 4,000 of them from right here in the Bay Area.
$100
pays for one band performance at our Besties Bash
$250
pays for one month of streaming costs
$1000
covers the cost of one radio program for a year

Programs

BFF.fm Besties Bash

Reflective of our ideals, our flagship concert series showcases a diverse lineup of local talent. Since 2018 has featured more than 40 bands, of which 37 included members of the LGBTQIA community, 28 were led by female-identifying artists, and 30 included people of color. We take pride in creating an inclusive space that intentionally uplifts and promotes talented creatives who are not heard often enough.

BFF.fm Podcast Network

A network of independent and emerging podcast creators whose content uplifts Bay Area music, community, arts, and culture.

We provide free hosting, support, mentorship, and community for Bay Area podcasters from all walks of life, and especially seek to amplify the voices of those in traditionally marginalized communities.

Volunteering + Events

Become a DJ

We're always looking for quality DJs who are excited about discovering new underground music and sharing it with the world. If you're a huge music nerd who's dying to share the good stuff that you can't hear on commercial radio, we want to hear from you.

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Join Our Volunteer Staff

If you have the skills and time to help build powerful community radio for San Francisco, then we want YOU! We have a wide range of committees you can join- everything from marketing and PR to fundraising, to tech.

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