# internet radio **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 9, 2003, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536 "2003-10-09T20:54:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![riserius1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@riserius1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/riserius1)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/1 "2003-10-09T20:54:07Z")
Can someone make some recommendations in the area of internet radio stations. I have tried [Real.com](http://Real.com)’s stations and while not overwhelmed, heard some interesting things. My two main interests(actually, my ONLY two interests) are progressive rock(prog-rock, some young’uns call it) and also power pop/pop underground. Obviously the starting point for these two genres is the Beatles, so I’m a huge fan of them as well. Any suggestions? Chris W ---
**Author:** ![unclviny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e274bd/32.png) [@unclviny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unclviny)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/2 "2003-10-09T21:05:00Z")
Do you listen to the Zappa Radio feed from [Zappa.com](http://Zappa.com)?, I like it because they just play records one after the other (they never try to “program” anything). The only other thing I listen to is Radio Margaritaville (they run old Buffet concert recordings) and I listen to KTRU (Rice university radio from the website, but I only listen when they are not rapping as rap “music” grates on my nerves) unclviny ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/3 "2003-10-09T21:40:01Z")
Live365 and Shoutcast have some nice stations. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2003, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/4 "2003-10-09T22:24:39Z")
Problem with radio feeds originating in the US is the difficulty with the Commercial Actors Guild. In order to be in complaince with CAG, stations that bitcast must either be commercial free or replace their commericals with something else. I find the replacements quite annoying, which is why I don’t listen to bitcasts much anymore. I prefer plugging into my portable stereo and listening to that. Australia’s [3GG](http://www.3gg.com.au/) has a nice mix of music but I’m not sure if it’s what you’re interested in. Given the time difference, they’re a refreshing change from the morning zoo programs which are so common here. ---
**Author:** ![riserius1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@riserius1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/riserius1)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/5 "2003-10-10T02:17:08Z")
I’m really just looking for something to listen to as i surf the net. Also, I like to get exposed to new groups in these genres i haven’t heard before. Chris W ---
**Author:** ![Peanuthead](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peanuthead/32/360_2.png) [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/6 "2003-10-10T07:10:30Z")
I just discovered [www.boombasticradio.com](http://www.boombasticradio.com) the other day and enjoy listening while I surf. Live radio 24/7 with lots of funk, jazz, soul, carribean and world music. Free too! ---
**Author:** ![Bakhesh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3da27b/32.png) [@Bakhesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bakhesh)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/7 "2003-10-10T10:15:43Z")
[http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/homepage/int/rad/aod/-/radio/aod/](http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/homepage/int/rad/aod/-/radio/aod/) Above link contains many BBC radio stations. Probably something for everyone. Also has the advantage of no adverts (or advert replacements). Also keeps a library of previously transmitted shows, so if you don’t like whats on at the moment, you can usually find a different show you might like. Personally, I recommend 6music. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/8 "2003-10-10T15:17:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by riserius1 \* > **Also, I like to get exposed to new groups in these genres i haven’t heard before.** In that case, definately give 3GG a listen. They play quite a few artists who probably don’t get much airtime outside Australia. ---
**Author:** ![vibrotronica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@vibrotronica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vibrotronica)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/9 "2003-10-10T17:37:33Z")
I love [Dr. Yo](http://www.dr-yo.com/radio/) for general ecclectic weirdness. ---
**Author:** ![Eman\_Bruin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Eman\_Bruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eman_Bruin)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/10 "2003-10-10T17:39:36Z")
Wait, so no one’s heard of Spinner? Now it’s Radio@Netscape Plus. Sound quality may be so-so, but my God, the VARIETY. ---
**Author:** ![CaptBushido](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e4f/32.png) [@CaptBushido](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptBushido)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/11 "2003-10-10T19:38:25Z")
Try finding broadcast college radio stations that have a live internet feed. I live hundreds of miles away from my hometown, but still listen to the excellent college station there. ---
**Author:** ![lissener](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lissener/32/6139_2.png) [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/12 "2003-10-10T21:26:54Z")
The best radio station in the world, Seattle’s KEXP, is available online at [kexp.org](http://kexp.org/). ---
**Author:** ![riserius1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7ab992/32.png) [@riserius1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/riserius1)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2003, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio/206536/13 "2003-10-11T02:46:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Eman\_Ramos \* > \*\*Wait, so no one’s heard of Spinner? Now it’s Radio@Netscape Plus. > > Sound quality may be so-so, but my God, the VARIETY. \*\* THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!! I used to have this on my old computer and I couldn’t remember what it was called;I hadn’t realized they had changed the name of it.This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Again, thank You. Chris W