Who the show is for
Independent artists, producers, creatives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs — especially those building something in Chicago.
On The Wire is Steve Stylez's iHeartRadio exclusive interview show for artists, creatives, businesses, and entrepreneurs with a real story to tell. Here's how it works and how to apply.
Independent artists, producers, creatives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs — especially those building something in Chicago.
A conversational long-form sit-down. Background, process, the come-up, the setbacks, and what you're promoting right now.
A permanent feature page on this site, an episode in the iHeartRadio feed, and clips you can use across your own channels.
Submit a request, Steve's team reviews it, then you'll be scheduled and briefed on topics before you record. No surprises.
Distribution through On The Wire on iHeartRadio, YouTube video and clips, and social promotion around release.
Use the interview request form below with links to your work, a short bio, and what you're releasing or promoting.


Live Saturdays 9PM–12AM CT. Three hours of rock, new noise, and Chicago after-hours culture.
Weekday mornings 5AM–10AM. Show production, content, and on-air contributions.
Long-form interviews with artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and Chicago culture makers.
Over a decade behind the decks in Chicago rooms, plus recorded live mixes and club sets.
Bookings, brand partnerships, podcast requests, DJ dates, radio and media opportunities — start here and Steve Stylez's team will follow up.