Longstanding friends of Melodic Distraction, Jimmy Allen & Kelly Ensor tackle a monthly show hailing devotion to the 4/4 with Four To The Floor. 

Keith Marley's Roots and Culture radio show is strictly reggae, with each show dedicated to selecting tunes from across the various branches and offshoots of the pioneering genre.

Richie Vegas cut his DJing teeth in his late teens – messing about with hip hop and breaks – before plundering his family’s record collections and forging a sound that includes soul, funk, jazz, afrobeat and reggae.

Chris Barker gets deep, weird and wonky with Spaced Out on Melodic Distraction. One half of Deep Space Orchestra, Chris brings a progressive sound to the airwaves.

Subcora joins MDR on a voyage of sound. She's taking us through deep, groovy house with jazz influences and afro-tinged edges.

With a characteristic style, he always sets out to find the right sentiment in his sets and he describes his sound as "rhythmic, percussive and atmospheric". Expect to hear an eclectic selection of electronic music, including a number of exclusives and edits prepared by Michael himself.

Al English is a DJ, musician & record collector based in Liverpool and we’re delighted that he hosts Outer Banks on Melodic Distraction. His show will feature all sorts of moods and tempos, acquired whilst digging in flea markets and record stores the world over.