internet radio

Internet radio is the delivery of audio broadcasts over an Internet connection. Also known as streaming, Internet radio does not involve downloading of audio files from the Internet, instead this technology involves a continuous stream of audio content from the server or station to the receiver or listener, usually over a broadband connection.

Internet radio stations can be broadcast stations that are providing the same content in an online stream, or online stations that do not broadcast terrestrially. The license to have an Internet radio station is compulsory, meaning that anyone can do so. However, there are licensing rules that include per performance royalty fees to the music industry. There has been a lot of attention from the blogosphere paid to the battle between webcasters and record companies over establishing fair rates. Most stations are free and ad supported.

Internet radio can be listened to on any device that is able to connect to the Internet, including newer mobile devices such as the iPhone. Because there are thousands of Internet radio stations, music choice is more varied than on broadcast stations. Popular Internet radio stations include Pandora and LastFM.

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• Mobile Strategies Are Essential For Online Radio Stations

  
  Audio4cast — Authority: 419
  It doesn’t take a crystal ball to know that the web is moving to mobile devices. The US mobile web audience grew by 1/3 in a year, according to Nielsen Online. Pandora’s Joe Kennedy recently revealed that Pandora sees half a million listeners a day just on its iPhone and BlackBerry applications, tuning in ...
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• ThnFM - The Havoc Network

  
  Dapx - Published news — Authority: 172
  The Thn FM radio online was officially launch on 1st January, 2008. The Havoc Network FM or THNFM is one of popular internet radio streaming live from Malaysia. The Havoc Network is dedicated to registered members as One-Stop Center Platform to enjoy a lot of free programs.
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• Radio at the Edge - Factoid Videos

  
  adambowie.com — Authority: 421
  Yesterday I was at the excellent Radio at the Edge conference 2009 (my notes are here ). My major contribution to the conference was a series of "factoid" videos introducing different sessions. If you were there and the statistics flashed by too fast, then Ive put them on YouTube. My "ecelctic" music choices also ...
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• DAB Kitchen Radio for Listening to your Favourite Tunes whilst Cooking or Doing Dishes

  
  Audio News — Authority: 121
  A DAB kitchen radio is a widely demanded product and many companies are engaged in manufacturing it as well. Some of the biggest companies engaged in manufacturing the kitchen radio include Roberts, PURE, Wharfedale and Revo. You can choose from a wide variety of colours and designs that are available in the ...
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• The Importance of Design

  
  The Infinite Dial — Authority: 418
  Last week I attended the Internet Summit in Raleigh and heard something remarkable. John Kosner, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of ESPN Digital Media, was interviewed about some of the changes and decisions made in the process of creating the Internets dominant cross-platform sports brand. He revealed ...
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  Audio4cast — Authority: 419
  AndoMedia has (finally) released audience data for May, June, July, August and September 2009, now called the Internet Audio Top 20 . The long wait for new rankers was a result of an overhaul to the ratings. Substantial changes include moving to a one-minute listening session as qualifier for measurement instead of ...
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• Netmix 8tracks House Classics Playlist

  
  http://netmix.com — Authority: 103
  Its Sunday morning. Youre just waking up from a night spent dancing at the club. You know you want to get out of bed, make yourself some breakfast, and then hit the gym. But, you need a stimulus. Something to move your body. Heres a little something to start your day.
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• Revo’s retro-styled Heritage radio does DAB, WiFi and casual unboxings

  
  F-Default — Authority: 561
  It’s fair to say that Revo has never made a “normal” looking radio in its entire life , but hey — that’s a-okay with us. The outfit’s latest, which is up for pre-order right now at
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• Revos retro-styled Heritage radio does DAB, WiFi and casual unboxings

  
  Engadget — Authority: 880
  Its fair to say that Revo has never made a "normal" looking radio in its entire life , but hey -- thats a-okay with us. The outfits latest, which is up for pre-order right now at £229.95 ($382), is easily one of the sleekest, most vintage-looking weve ever seen it produce. The aptly-named Heritage sports a wood ...
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• Revo’s retro-styled Heritage radio does DAB, WiFi and casual unboxings

  
  Today's Review — Authority: 167
  It’s fair to say that Revo has never made a “normal” looking radio in its entire life , but hey — that’s a-okay with us. The outfit’s latest, which is up for pre-order right now at ?229.95 ($382), is easily one of the sleekest, most vintage-looking we’ve ever seen it produce. The aptly-named ...
  2 days ago

• Revo’s retro-styled Heritage radio does DAB, WiFi and casual unboxings

  
  Today's Review — Authority: 167
  It’s fair to say that Revo has never made a “normal” looking radio in its entire life , but hey — that’s a-okay with us. The outfit’s latest, which is up for pre-order right now at ?229.95 ($382), is easily one of the sleekest, most vintage-looking we’ve ever seen it produce. The aptly-named ...
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• Revo’s retro-styled Heritage radio does DAB, WiFi and casual unboxings

  
  RSS fabriek — Authority: 462
  It’s fair to say that Revo has never made a “normal” looking radio in its entire life , but hey — that’s a-okay with us. The outfit’s latest, which is up for pre-order right now at £229.95 ($382), is easily one of the sleekest, most vintage-looking we’ve ever seen it produce. The aptly-named ...
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• Am aparut in Jurnalul Londonez de la Radio Ciocarlia

  
  Canadian immigrant song — Authority: 117
  Am descoperit de ceva vreme Radio Ciocarlia.Un radio cu suflet, asa cum isi zice, Ciocarlia emite pe internet, in limba romana, din Londra. Este proiectul Deliei Corol. Inceput cu pasi mici, proiectul s-a dezvoltat frumos, judecind dupa realizari. Radio Ciocarlia se poate mindri deja cu zeci de interviuri cu ...
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• QOOQ Kitchen Computer

  
  Technology Info — Authority: 159
  This gadget is called QOOQ. You might find it hard to pronounce the word. However, it is simply pronounced as cook. So, what is actually the QOOQ? It is a computer for kitchen that is equipped with a video containing 10 recipes from chefs. This kitchen computer can add the list of menu in your [...]Related posts: ...
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• Virtual Radio: Internet Radio On Your Cell Phone

  
  Crenk — Authority: 543
  Even listened to the radio on your phone while you’re on the bus or just relaxing in the park – sometime it can get a bit boring. Especially for us geeky types who love to know what going on all over the world in the tech biz. Well I found a cool app for your cell phone that may fix the problem. Virtual Radio is ...
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• The Connector on Blog Talk Radio [del.icio.us]

  
  Lara Kretler's blog — Authority: 142
  Rocky VanBrimmers "#1 hit live podcast in Central Ohio" is on Tuesday nights at 9:30 pm
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• The Archers

  
  The Contrarian — Authority: 132
  During a particularly dark period of my life a couple years ago, I started listening to internet radio. As is characteristic of dark times, I was working temp jobs — and actually became employee of the month one particularly bleak January, complete with an on-site visit from the agency involving balloons and a gift ...
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• Another Friday Full of Writer’s Blogs and Resources

  
  Neither Here nor There.... — Authority: 114
  I have a fresh harvest of writer’s blogs for you today: A Blog, I Has One : My inspiration for sprucing my blog post with lolcats. Yes, I blame you Sassee B for introducing me to such sad blogging behavior. Check out her amusing posting and join her as she plows through NaNo, life and with a baby on the way. ...
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• Salme Dahsltrom

  
  Internet Radio Magazine — Authority: 106
  Salme Dahlestrom exudes energy and rhythm in her music. Her Acid Cowgirl Audio Trade CD has been very successful and features her hits Hotel California and the very catchy ‘C’mon Y’all. If you havent heard them then your missing great dance beat hits. Salme took time from her next project to talk to us about ...
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• Salme Dahlstrom – Acid Cowgirl

  
  Internet Radio Magazine — Authority: 106
  Salme Dahlestrom exudes energy and rhythm in her music. Her Acid Cowgirl Audio Trade CD has been very successful and features her hits Hotel California and the very catchy ‘C’mon Y’all. If you havent heard them then your missing great dance beat hits. Salme took time from her next project to talk to us about ...
  4 days ago

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