It’s Mega Match Day on DANCE 89.5!
It all comes down to this. Today is the FINAL day of our Fall Fund Drive, and we’re closing out strong with our biggest opportunity yet: a massive $20,000 Combo Mega Match Day!
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New Fall Thank-You Gift: The DANCE 89.5 Premium Hoodie!
Fall in Seattle calls for serious layers, and our new DANCE 89.5 Premium Full-Zip Hoodie has you covered from game day to club night! Donate to our Fall Fund Drive today to claim this fleece fall essential.
Get Fall-Ready with Our New DANCE 89.5 Gear!
The DANCE 89.5 Fall Fund Drive is officially here, and we’re kicking off this season’s thank-you gifts with a brand-new station classic! Meet the new DANCE 89.5 Long Sleeve Tee. Printed in a bright, happy blue with our signature "Seattle’s Party Radio" logo bold in black across the front, yours for a donation of $20 a month!
Spooktacular Vibes, Epic Prizes: Win the Ultimate Boo Seattle VIP Getaway!
Halloween season is officially upon us, and DANCE 89.5 is turning up the haunt factor for our Fall Fund Drive! We’re talking two VIP tickets to Boo Seattle at WAMU Theater, where you can haunt the dance floor alongside heavyweight sets from James Hype, Cloonee, Sara Landry, Subtronics, and more.
DANCE 89.5 Mornings With Drew Bailey!
The Meow Factor: Happy Elvira Season
Things are both spook AND sweet for this Pawctober edition of the Meow Factor with NEKO Cat Cafe! The adoptable cat of the month is the sweet and shy Mabel with a gentle spirit looking for her furever home. But...of course it is Elvira season, so Drew and Rae also chat all things Hisstress of the Dark! Listen to the full interview!
Dance Against Hunger: Food Bank Farm
Roll up your sleeves and give back to the community with DANCE 89.5! On Saturday, November 7th, we’re heading to the Food Bank Farm in Snohomish for Dance Against Hunger and we need you on our volunteer crew to prep the farm for winter.
Join the Team: DANCE 89.5 is Hiring a Business Specialist!
Do you have a knack for numbers, financial management, and keeping operations running smoothly? DANCE 89.5 is looking for an organized, dependable Business Specialist to join our team in Northeast Seattle!
Pet Member of the Month: Meet Tao!
At DANCE 89.5, our community of supporters includes groovers of all species. This October, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on our Pet Member of the Month: a very sleek, extremely stylish and bread loving tuxedo cat named Tao!
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of September 28th, 2026
From prime-time vocal anthems to late-night club weapons, our selectors didn't hold back this week. Every day, the team digs through the freshest promos, secret edits, and unreleased IDs to bring their personal favorites straight to the DANCE 89.5 airwaves.
We Came and We Danced! 55th Anniversary Party Recap
We had such an incredible time celebrating 55 years of DANCE 89.5 that we just had to keep the celebration going a little longer and relive the best moments with you!
The Studio Doors Are Open: Join us October 17th!
This fall, DANCE 89.5 is opening the studio doors for our FREE 55th Anniversary Open House! Whether you are a Nathan Hale alumni, a former radio kid, a long time listener or a curious community member we can’t wait to welcome you to the studios on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, from 1-6pm!
DANCE 89.5 Mornings With Drew Bailey!
Talking Youth Mental Health with Teen Link
For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, DANCE 89.5 Mornings student co-host Sol led a vital conversation with key voices from Crisis Connections and Teen Link to discuss the essential work being done to support young people navigating mental health challenges and substance use.
DANCE 89.5 Mornings With Drew Bailey!
The Meow Factor: Is Chicken Nugget Your Future Family Member?
If you missed the live broadcast on Mornings with Drew Bailey, hit play below to catch up on this month’s Meow Factor segment with our friends at NEKO Cat Cafe! Rae and Drew Bailey are not only showcasing the showcasing the fairest maiden of the cat room but also an ultra-chatty adoptable feline, who could be a future friend to you!
Join Us Live From the Dancefloor!
This Saturday, DANCE 89.5 is celebrating our 55th Anniversary Party and we are bringing the party to the airwaves! Starting at 4pm we will be broadcasting live from the dance floor at Trinity Night Club to your radio and you’re invited to be part of station history.
Sub 49 Radio Features Vancouver-based duo Average Citizens
his week, Sub 49 Radio is welcoming Vancouver-based coupled duo Average Citizens to the show, Sunday night at 8pm! Known for their wobbly basslines, Average Citizens brings infectious feel good energy and high impact performances.
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of September 14th, 2026
From prime-time vocal anthems to late-night club weapons, our selectors didn't hold back this week. Every day, the team digs through the freshest promos, secret edits, and unreleased IDs to bring their personal favorites straight to the DANCE 89.5 airwaves.
Join the Team: DANCE 89.5 is Hiring a Sponsorship Representative!
Are you passionate about community media, local partnerships, and youth empowerment? DANCE 89.5 is looking for an outgoing, driven Sponsorship Representative to help power our mission and fuel our next chapter.
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of September 7th, 2026
This week’s curated selections brought you tech house heaters from Vinter and San Pacho, the reuniting of Cascada as well as new music from LGBTQIA+ icon Pabllo Vittar, Carlita, Swimming Paul, Marshmello and more!
55 Years of Sound: Updated Event Times & Ages 10+ Welcome!
To make sure this celebration is as accessible and inclusive as possible for our whole listener family, we’ve officially updated our 55th Anniversary Party hours to 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and lowered the age limit to welcome listeners 10 and older!
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of August 31st, 2026
Another week of incredible music is in the books! Every day, our team of DJs and specialty show hosts dig through the latest promos and secret IDs to bring their favorite sounds directly to the DANCE 89.5 airwaves.
Celebrate 55 Years with DANCE 89.5 at Trinity Nightclub!
To celebrate five and a half decades of broadcasting in the Pacific Northwest, DANCE 89.5 is taking over Trinity Nightclub on Saturday, September 26th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the DANCE 89.5 55th Anniversary Party and you’re invited to make history with us! Tickets start at only $19.71!
Driven by the Beat: An Old Ride Turns into Support for DANCE 89.5
Saying goodbye to a trusty ride is never easy, especially when it’s been with you through nearly two decades and hundreds of thousands of miles of memories. Sgt. Mike, a longtime listener, basketball trainer, and bootcamp instructor in the Puget Sound area, recently sent off his 2007 Ford Escape and is support DANCE 89.5 in the process!
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of August 24th, 2026
Another week of incredible tunes is in the books! From high-energy drum & bass to deep house grooves, our team of DJs and specialty hosts have been curating the absolute best sounds for the DANCE 89.5 airwaves.
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of August 17th, 2026
The music team at DANCE 89.5 has been digging through the crates and promo stacks all week long and we are bringing you the comprehensive list!
The Mix Down: Your Direct Line to DANCE 89.5!
Get ready to plug into the pulse of DANCE 89.5! The Mix Down is your new bi-weekly pass to everything happening at the station, delivered straight to you every two weeks.
The DANCE 89.5 Summer Fund Drive Was a Success! THANK YOU!
Our very first Summer Fund Drive as DANCE 89.5 is in the book and thanks to this incredible community, we didn't just hit our goal... we crushed it!
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of August 10th, 2026
This week’s hand-picked selections span the entire spectrum of electronic music. We’ve got euphoric mainstage energy from Kaskade, high-voltage brass and heavy beats courtesy of Timmy Trumpet, and infectious vocal melodies from FAST BOY and LINNEY.
DANCE 89.5 Mornings With Drew Bailey!
The Meow Factor with NEKO Cat Cafe: Meet Dorian Spoons!
The August Edition of The Meow Factor with NEKO Cat Cafe on DANCE 89.5 If you missed the August edition of Meow Factor this morning, we’ve got the full recording locked and loaded so you can catch up on all the beats, biscuits, and P.L.U.R. vibes from this week’s segment with our friends at NEKO Cat Cafe!Our adoptable cat this August is a regal, mysterious work-from-home companion, look no further! Dorian Spoons, named for his sleek grey coat and subtle […]
DANCE 89.5 Mornings With Drew Bailey!
Ink, Art & Origins: Damon Conklin on 25 Years of the Seattle Tattoo Expo and more!
Ink, Art & Origins: Damon Conklin on 20 Years of the Seattle Tattoo Expo This weekend, Seattle’s needle-and-ink scene takes center stage as the Seattle Tattoo Expo returns to the Seattle Center, August 14th-16th. To get the full scoop on how this iconic event came to be, we sat down with Damon Conklin, owner of Seattle's legendary Super Genius Tattoo and co-founder of the Seattle Expo.Damon jumped in a Zoom call with tattoo fan Harmony Soleil to talk about everything […]
DANCE 89.5 Mornings With Drew Bailey!
Beat the Heat: Spooky the Cat’s Summer Pet Wellness Guide
Beat the Heat: Spooky the Cat’s Summer Pet Wellness Guide It’s officially hot out there, Seattle! While humans are out soaking up the sun, our fur babies are feeling the sizzle, especially the ones walking around in full black fur coats 24/7!To help us navigate the heatwave, Spooky the Black Cat joined his mom Harmony Soleil on DANCE 89.5 Mornings to share his Summer Pet Wellness Guide. Since Spooky is an official void (and counting down the seconds until Halloween), […]
The DANCE 89.5 Mix Marathon is On YouTube Now
We made history together, and now you can relive every single beat! The recordings from our DANCE 89.5 Summer Fund Drive Mix Marathon are officially live on YouTube, complete with full multi-camera video and crystal-clear HD audio!
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of August 3rd, 2026
This week’s hand-picked selections delivered serious heat across the board. Our selectors brought massive mainstage energy with fresh tunes from Swedish House Mafia and Felix Jaehn, broke out the newest from Skrillex, and tapped into deep, hypnotic club vibes courtesy of Azzecca and Gaazii, and way more!
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of July 27th, 2026
The vibes at DANCE 89.5 have been off the charts all week, with perfect Seattle weather, a day spent at Kitsap Pride and our resident DJs, student hosts and show hosts dropping everything from future favorites to heavy-hitting club tracks.
The DANCE 89.5 Summer Fund Drive Mix Marathon, 7/31!
It’s been an incredible summer here at DANCE 89.5, and we are getting ready to send it out with a bang! To cap off our very first Summer Fund Drive since our rebrand, we are handing over the decks to 14 of the Northwest’s finest DJs for an epic 18-Hour Live Mix Marathon!
Meet Our First DANCE 89.5 Student Cohort!
This week as we are celebrating a huge milestone for DANCE 89.5: wrapping up our very first Student Broadcast Cohort with our new branding!
Get The Gear!
Get the Gear. Support the Station. Join the Party! After nearly three years of hard work behind the scenes, our brand-new DANCE 89.5 logo, website, and app are officially live, and the response has been incredible! We know everyone’s been asking one big question: "How can I get my hands on the new merch?"The wait is officially over! As part of our Summer Fund Drive, you can be one of the very first to rock our brand-new DANCE 89.5 T-Shirt […]
K-Plus is FRESH on DANCE 89.5
BTS was at FIFA halftime, and we are celebrating it on K-PLUS Tuesday night at 11pm!
Support DANCE 89.5 and End Your Summer in Vegas!
Donate starting July 25th, support local radio, and you just might be dancing away the end of summer in Vegas!
DANCE 89.5 Pet Memberships Are Here!
Is your four-legged (or feathered, or mythical) best friend the ultimate music fan? It’s time to upgrade their status from "listener" to official VIP with a DANCE 89.5 Pet Membership!
Somna Guest Mix On Color Theory: July 26, 2026
Color Theory welcomes Somna to the show on July 26. The Canadian trance, hard dance, and melodic bass producer is co-owner of AVA Recordings alongside Andy Moor.
Dance Against Hunger Recap
We teamed up with the incredible team at the Ballard Food Bank for a day of giving back, community vibes, and, of course, incredible music! Ballard Food Bank recapped the day in a fantastic way and we can't wait to do it again.
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of July 20th, 2026
The vibes at DANCE 89.5 have been off the charts all week, with perfect Seattle weather, a day spent at Kitsap Pride and our resident DJs, student hosts and show hosts dropping everything from future favorites to heavy-hitting club tracks.
Summer Ferry Tour Recap: Seattle to Bremerton
The final stop of the DANCE 89.5 Summer Ferry Tour on the Seattle to Bremerton ended the tour with epic energy, incredible dance music and a set that we will remember for a long time from Kryspin!
Sub 49 Radio Welcomes French Import Mac Milio
This week Sub 49 Radio welcomes a rising star from all the way in Bordeaux, France. A producer and DJ bringing peak-time Tech House energy rooted in the raw pulse of the European club scene.
DANCE 89.5 Mornings With Drew Bailey!
DANCE 89.5 Selector Picks: Week of July 13th, 2026
Because we know you hate missing out on a fresh ID or a killer transition, we are launching our brand-new weekly round-up: Selector Featured Picks! Every Friday, we’re wrapping up the tunes that dominated our airwaves, turned our studio into a dancefloor, and had the text line blowing up.
Summer Ferry Tour Edmonds Recap
The third stop of the DANCE 89.5 Summer Ferry Tour on June 18th was absolutely legendary!
The New DANCE 89.5 App Is Here!
Your Favorite Dance Floor, Now in Your Pocket: Meet the All-New DANCE 89.5 App! We know that you can’t always be in your car or sitting right next to a radio when the beat drops. But that shouldn’t mean you have to miss a single second of Seattle’s Party Radio.
Donate Now, Shorten the Fund Drive!
Want Less Talking and More Dancing? Here’s How We Can Make It Happen: Our summer fund drive is essential to keeping the station on the air, we want to get back to the music just as fast as you do. So here is the plan…
DANCE 89.5 Mornings With Drew Bailey!
The Meow Factor is Back for July!
The Meow Factor is Back for July! DANCE 89.5 Mornings with Drew Baily has the purrfect way to start off your morning - The Meow Factor! Each month we bring on Rae from the pawsitively awesome MarCating Meownager at NEKO Cat Cafe to highlight one adoptable cat a month on air who could turn out to be the big star to take a permanent residency in your home!Listen to the full episode and learn more about the featured cats below!Our adoptable […]
Our First DANCE 89.5 Event is Almost Here!
Dance, Volunteer, and Make a Difference with DANCE 89.5! The countdown is officially on. We are less than 24 hours away from our very first community event at DANCE 89.5, and we couldn't be more hyped to kick things off with you.We’re teaming up with the incredible team at the Ballard Food Bank for a day of giving back, community vibes, and, of course, incredible music. We only have a few spots left, so if you've been waiting for a […]
Welcome To DANCE 89.5!
For fifty-five years we’ve been here: an unstoppable force of positivity and beats, a beacon of dance music culture proudly born and raised in the Pacific Northwest.
Turn It Up: The IndepenDANCE 89.5 Weekend
The 4th of July weekend is officially on the horizon, and we are clearing the schedule for something absolutely massive. The IndepenDANCE 89.5 weekend is taking over!
Join Us at Gather For Goals!
This Pride Weekend, DANCE 89.5 is joining White Center Pride for an exciting afternoon of music, pride and soccer! Look for the big pink DANCE 89.5 tent for exclusive soccer merch and much more.
Pride Mix Weekend 2026
Celebrate Pride Weekend with DANCE 89.5 in the Mix this Friday June 26th-June 28th! It's the soundtrack to your Seattle Pride weekend starting Friday, June 26th on DANCE 89.5!
Summer Ferry Tour Recap: Fauntleroy Triangle
The DANCE 89.5 Summer Ferry Tour is officially in full swing and our latest stop was nothing short of legendary. This time around we took over the iconic Fauntleroy / Vashon / Southworth triangle loop!
Leave a Legacy for DANCE 89.5
Including the station in your will or estate plan is a powerful way to protect the music you love and provide life-changing opportunities for students for years to come.
Tiesto is Taking Over & YOU Could Win
This week, Tiësto is taking over DANCE 89.5, and he’s bringing the ultimate weekend soundtrack and an unbelievable giveaway along with him. We'll be playing Tiësto tracks all weekend long!
On The Edge Speaks with Raymond Watts of PIG
This week, On The Edge brings you an exclusive conversation with Raymond Watts, the creative force behind the highly influential industrial act PIG.
Summer Ferry Tour Recap: Bainbridge Island
The DANCE 89.5 Summer Ferry Tour kicked off on Friday and we are still not over the incredible vibes that you all brought to the Seattle to Bainbridge Island run!
Join DANCE 89.5 Soundcheck
DANCE 89.5 is turning up the volume on listener feedback with a new Soundcheck Survey, and we want you to have a seat at the programming table!
DANCE 89.5 Summer Ferry Tour
Here is everything you need to know about the DANCE 89.5 Summer Ferry Tour! Check out the Tour Dates and Featured DJs!
We Are Nominated for Best in the PNW!
We are incredibly honored to announce that we have been nominated for "Best Non-Profit" in the Seattle Times’ 2026 Best of the PNW awards!
Dance Against Hunger Summer
DANCE 89.5 is teaming up with Ballard Food Bank for Dance Against Hunger, presented by Puget Sound Energy. Food insecurity is a critical issue and we need your help to fight it.
