DJ Skie | Pulse FM, 90.6 London | December 1992

DJ Skie AKA Shelley Mckie, a raver from the 88-89 Acid House M25 London scene, began mixing dance music in 1990 and was lucky enough to be selected for a radio slot on London’s Pulse FM 90.6 in 1991. Pulse FM Playlist DJ Skie | Pulse 90.6 FM, London | 1992 DJ Helium | Chillin’ 98.0 FM | 20 July 1991 Remarc | Weekend Rush | 1992 DJ Daz & DJ Embee | Cyndicut 100.4 FM | 1991 You can catch Skie at London’s Raindance, Labrynth, Moondance, Encapsulated Energy Hastings, and many more spinning Old Skool House/Techno/Hardcore/Trance plus new Progressive House and Trance ’n’ breaks./Minimal/Liquid beats. Pulse FM was a hub for London’s talent. The 90.6 FM dial became famous because of Pulse FM, it continued to be popular in the years that succeeded its reign of supremacy, with successors stations Chicago FM, Mission FM and Y2K FM all following in its footsteps of greatness. They were active between the years 1991-1995 and were later succeeded by Chicago FM which was set up by Badger B who had left Freek FM. Pulse FM held many successful events in conjunction with The Pirate Club for a night called “Pirates Independence“ @Roller Express (Edmonton). Also holding an event called “Radio Active“ @Roller Express, and another night called “Promised Land“ @Bass Box Warehouse, Unit H9, Edmonton. Pulse 90.6 FM was one of many pirate radio stations that emerged in London during this time, as a way for DJs and music enthusiasts to share their love of electronic dance music with a wider audience. Pirate radio stations were broadcasting without a license, and they often faced legal challenges and interference from law enforcement. However, they were also seen as a way to push the boundaries of mainstream radio and introduce new music to listeners who might not have otherwise been exposed to it. Pulse 90.6 FM had a number of prominent DJs who became associated with the station, including names like DJ Randall, DJ Ash, DJ Swane, and DJ Outrage. These DJs played a key role in shaping the sound of the station and helping to establish it as a leading voice in London’s rave scene. Despite facing challenges from the authorities, Pulse 90.6 FM was able to operate for several years, and it remains a significant part of London’s electronic dance music history. The station was eventually shut down, but its legacy lives on through the music and memories of those who were involved. Out to all the London FM pirates of the past: Flava FM 87.6 / Shine FM 87.9 / Rude FM 88.2 / Impact FM 88.2 / Centreforce FM 88.3 / Unity FM 88.4 / Conflict FM 88.4 / Ice FM 88.4 / London Underground FM 89.4 / Defection FM 89.4 / Raw FM 90.0 / Raw Mission 90.0 / Raw Blaze FM 90.0 / Pure Magic FM 90.2 / Pulse FM 90.6 / Chicago FM 90.6 / Mission FM 90.6 / Y2K FM 90.6 / Rinse FM 91.8 / Passion FM 91.8 / Weekend Rush FM 92.3 / Kik FM 92.3 / Deja Vu FM 92.3 / Weekend Rush FM 92.5 / Taste FM 92.5 / Mac FM 92.7 / Freeze FM 92.7 / Format FM 93.2 / Touchdown FM 94.1 / Stompin’ FM 94.2 / Kool FM 94.5 / Origin FM 95.2 / Entice FM 95.5 / Heat FM 96.6 / Rinse FM 97.6 / Flashback FM 97.6 / Shake FM 98.0 / Fantasy FM 98.1 / Fantasy FM 98.6 / Future FM 99.1 / Upfront FM 99.3 / Rinse FM 100.3 / Cyndicut 100.4 / Pressure FM 100.4 / Don FM 100.5 / Friends 100.7 / Eruption FM 101.3 / Erotic FM 101.3 / Industry FM 101.3 / Freek FM 101.8 / Temptation FM 102.4 / Chillin’ FM 102.9 / Delight FM 103.0 / Flex FM 103.6 / Smoove FM 104.0 / Rude FM 104.3 / Ruud Awakening FM 104.3 / Don FM 105.7 / Shadow FM 106.5 / Force FM 106.5 / Girls FM 106.8 / Dream FM 107.0 / Risk FM 107.1 / Freedom FM 107.3 / Dream FM 107.6 / Don FM 107.9 / Boomerang 100, Edinburgh #pirateradio #oldskoolrave #ukravescene