Internet Radio is a relatively new phenomenon although it has evolved over the last 5-7 years into a more sophisticated medium.
Many of you will be used to finding your favourite over-the-air station also broadcasting a stream on the Internet. Over the air stations from all over the world are also a mainstream of Internet Radio.
Internet-only broadcasters are the area of internet radio which has seen the most growth and is also quite exciting. The variety and types of these stations have multiplied in such a short time. Many are run by individuals who started simply with a microphone, some software, access to a on-line server service and ambitious dreams to be heard around the world!
Along with mobile apps dedicated to internet radio broadcasts, specialized radios known as Internet Radios, have given listeners the opportunity to hear the world at their bedside each night! They are essential mini computers that maintain internet radio stations found on multiple databases or websites. You simply add you stations to your own database and like conventional radio, just tune into your favourite one!
Here a few station links you should check out. These represent stations I have been listening to over the last couple of years via the Internet. They represent multiple formats and genres combining both the broadcasts of traditional over-the-air broadcasters with the innovation of those up & coming internet-only broadcast pioneers:
Absolute 80's
http://network.absoluteradio.co.uk/
An over the air station from the UK playing nothing but 1980's music; the mix of North American and UK influences makes for an interesting playlist!
The Glow Radio (theglowradio.com)
http://www.theglowradio.com/
An Internet-only broadcaster out of California, USA which demonstrates the unique mix of musical styles that can be heard on one station alone. Fun DJ's who have a lot of fun with what they do!
JACK FM- Oxford
http://www.jackfm.co.uk/
From Oxford, UK...I enjoy this station because it takes the Jack station format heard in North America and applies it in the UK..."We Play What We Want"...no DJ's; no requests
AudioCream
http://http://www.audiocream.com/
You will find dozens of internet-only music stations here; choose your favourites; it has non-stop music grouped as individual stations by year and decade---from the 60's through to today!
Demented Radio
http://www.dementedradio.com/
Also an internet-only station dedicated to comedy...some live dj's but mostly clips of comedy classics past and present
If you have a favourite Internet Radio station, of any genre or format, share it here with us! We'd like to check out new stations all the time and you would also be sharing them with others from around the world who check out the DJ Joe D Blog on a regular basis!
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Thank you for including my Radio Station The Glow Radio. I agree with you about how popular Internet Radio has become and broadcast radio has taken noticed of us. What I love about being involved with Internet Radio is the freedom we have to play the music we love and that I turn listeners on to music that never gets played on broadcast radio. For this very reason we will continue to grow
ReplyDeleteThank You for your comments. I think there is going to be a huge growth in the popularity of Internet-Only radio...and we are the group of trailblazers who will usher in this new era!
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