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10 Most Wanted Listening Online Radio Stations

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 04:34 AM PDT

Can't find anything good to listen to on your local radio stations? No problem - go to the Web and you'll be able to find no end to the great free online radio stations that you can find. Internet radio does consume significant bandwidth over the hours. Streaming music is best listened to at home where you have a large or unlimited bandwidth allotment on DSL or cable.

What's happening is that Internet radio is entering a new phase of its development. At first it was generalized, as broadcast radio stations streamed their over-the-air signals online as a promotional device. Then it became specialized, as Internet-only "stations" were created to serve niche markets. Now it is being personalized and, inevitably, socialized. Here we are compiling a short list of 10 Most Accessible Online Radio Stations For Free.

1) Last.fm:

Last.fm is a music recommendation service.You use Last.fm by Scrobbler,A scrobble is a little note The Scrobbler sends to Last.fm to let us know what song you're playing.

2) Live365.com:

Live365 is an Internet radio network where members can create their own online radio station or listen to other Live365 broadcasters' online stations.Most Live365 broadcasters are hobbyists and music aficionados, but several established small AM and FM stations also utilize Live365 to stream their audio over the Internet. The Pakistani government blocks this website.

3) Real Radio Guide:

It's cumbersome to find the free choices, and some of them require you to download and install RealPlayer software, but Real does offer some solid music choices. The interface is easy to use.Definitely give it a 30 minute try to see if you like Real Radio.
It is a real crowd pleaser! It is not a conventional Internet radio station where a DJ or database designs the playlists. Instead.you choose your own songs with the playlist creator. But much more than your own computer, there are hundreds of thousands of songs to choose.

4) Pandora

It uses a form of low-level artificial intelligence: it tries to learn what your music habits are, and then suggests new music that you might like.if you live in the USA, definitely try this service.

5) RIPROCK Radio

Rip Rock blends all the recognizable FM classics from the rock genres with new and obscure pieces.If you are new to Internet radio, but know FM rock radio from your youth, then definitely check out Rip Rock Radio.

6) Pirate Radio Network

Pirate Radio Network offers two different means of listening to their broadcasts: via web tuner or via a downloadable special player. you can even make your own radio station and start broadcasting yourself as an amateur DJ.

7) Maestro.fm

Maestro is about social networking with other music fans. You can trade playlists, follow user discussions on music genres.You can even store some of your music at their remote storage.

8) The Inferno' Radio

It specializes in 'eclectic' listening: blending many different genres into a single playlist.If you have broad tastes in music, The Inferno might be a good radio station for you.

9) RadioTime

RadioTime combines a web-based personalized RadioGuide™ of radio programs and stations with software to listen live or easily transform radio programming into MP3 files.

10) AccuRadio

It is the world's leading independent, multichannel, personalizable Internet radio station, featuring over 430 channels and subchannels of really cool music.Accuradio is a solid music destination, having proven itself over the years. It outputs high quality sound (for those of you with high-end sound hardware

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