Grassroots intake

Chicagoland and NWI rotation

Hit Stereo puts independent regional records directly into rush-hour drive time alongside chart leaders. Send your finished mix to bypass corporate gatekeepers.

Intake standards

Submission criteria

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Broadcast mix standard

FCC clean edit

Territory connection

Deliver mastered 320kbps MP3 or WAV files. We test every submission on factory automotive speakers to ensure low-end translation across highway noise.

Submit radio edits stripped of broadcast profanity. High-energy instrumentals and clean vocal cuts enter rotation immediately across morning and evening commuter blocks.

Include your neighborhood or city tag from Cook, Lake, or Porter counties. We champion homegrown talent rooted along the southern lakefront and urban corridors.

On-air policy

Local heat spins every broadcast hour

Zero streaming minimums or label affiliation required. If your rhythm hits through car speakers and holds the floor at park cookouts, your record gets spun.

Direct queue

Drop your record

Fill out your creator details and provide an accessible streaming or direct download link. Our studio team reviews every intake within five business days.