# Internet Radio 📻 > [!tip] Quick Start (mpv) > You can listen to any of these streaming URLs directly from your terminal without a browser. Use the following commands based on your volume preferences: > ```shell > # Default setup (Volume 87) > mpv --no-video --volume=87 <URL> > > # High volume setup (Volume 90) > mpv --no-video --volume=90 <URL> > > ``` --- # Top Level Domains You can dig deeper into these websites to find things that piques your interest. The specific stations listed below are more than likely sourced from these sites. * **[SomaFM](https://somafm.com)** – Commercial-free, listener-supported radio with over 30 channels. * **[SHOUTcast](https://directory.shoutcast.com/)** – Massive global directory featuring over 60,000 stations. * [Classical Stations on Shoutcast](https://directory.shoutcast.com/?q=32_Classical_0) (Includes *VCR Auditorium*, *GOLD INSTRUMENTAL*, and *Venice Classic Radio Italia*) * **[Radio Browser](https://www.radio-browser.info/#!/)** – A community-driven wiki for finding streaming stations. It has a browsable map showing local stations, has a built-in recorder. It's really a gem of the modern web. A must. * **[Internet Radio](https://www.internet-radio.com/)** – Access to thousands of stations categorized by genre. * **[WALM Radio](https://walmradio.com/)** – "We All Love Music," featuring curated stations like Classic Vinyl and Old Time Radio (OTR). ## YouTube Streaming Music Channels Same concept here as above, except these guys are mostly YouTube-only. * **[Old World Radio 2](https://www.youtube.com/c/OldWorldRadio2)** – Gaming-inspired nostalgia, including Fallout and Elder Scrolls-themed stations. --- # 🕰️ The "Good Ol' Days" (Oldies & Nostalgia) * **[The 1920s Radio Network](https://the1920snetwork.com/)** – Preserving American radio history from the early 20th century. * **[1940s Radio](https://1940sradio.com/)** – High-quality music from the WWII era without modern distractions. * **[Megaton Cafe Radio](https://www.megatoncaferadio.com/)** – A mix of 1920s–1950s music, original vinyl recordings, vintage commercials, and Civil Defense PSAs. * **[Classic Vinyl HD](https://walmradio.com/station.php?station=classic)** – High-definition classic rock and pop vinyl recordings from WALM. * **[SomaFM: Underground 80s](https://ice6.somafm.com/u80s-256-mp3)** – UK Synthpop and New Wave. ## 🎻 Classical & Public Radio * **[Your Classical: Peaceful Piano](https://www.yourclassical.org/listen/peaceful-piano)** – Calm, solo piano music for deep focus. * **[WFMT - Chicago](https://wfmt.streamguys1.com/main-mp3)** – One of the nation’s most respected classical music stations. * **[WQXR - New York](http://stream.wqxr.org/wqxr)** – New York City's primary classical music station. * **[KING FM - Seattle](https://classicalking.streamguys1.com/king-fm-aac-128k)** – Listener-supported classical music from the Pacific Northwest. * **[Radio Swiss Classical](http://stream.srg-ssr.ch/m/rsc_de/mp3_128)** – High-quality classical music without commercials or talk interruptions. * **[NRK Klassisk](https://nrk-live-radio-world.akamaized.net/klassisk/muxed.m3u8)** – Classical broadcasting straight from Norway. * **[KEXP - Seattle](https://kexp-mp3-128.streamguys1.com/kexp128.mp3)** – Iconic listener-powered alternative and indie radio. * **[Ghibli Mind](https://www.youtube.com/@Ghibli_Mind)** – Relaxing piano covers of Studio Ghibli soundtracks. * **[KCRW (Eclectic Mix)](https://streams.kcrw.com/e24_mp3)** – Los Angeles-based eclectic music mixed with NPR news. * **[WWOZ - New Orleans](https://www.wwoz.org/listen/hi)** – The legendary jazz and heritage station from the heart of New Orleans. * **[KUVO - Denver](https://kuvo-ice.streamguys1.com/kuvo-mp3-128)** – Public radio jazz and blues from Colorado. * **[101 Smooth Jazz](https://www.radio-browser.info/history/d28420a4-eccf-47a2-ace1-088c7e7cb7e0)** – Modern smooth jazz tailored for background listening. * **[Adroit Jazz Underground](https://www.radio-browser.info/history/ea8059be-d119-4de3-b27b-0d9bd6aedb17)** – Deep cuts and independent jazz artists. * **[Dr. SaxLove](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJFXYXkXt_P8bJUxb21MpA)** – Sultry and romantic saxophone-led jazz streams. ## 🌌 Ambient, Downtempo & Chill * **[SomaFM: Groove Salad](https://ice6.somafm.com/groovesalad-256-mp3)** – Ambient/downtempo beats and grooves (Classic version also available). * **[Chillhop Music](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yx6BWlEVcY)** – Jazzy lofi hip hop featuring the iconic raccoon mascot. * **[DI.FM - Chillout](http://prem1.di.fm:80/chillout?69695ff94c27ced5406aaab4)** – Relaxing electronic soundscapes. * **[Nemo's Dreamscapes](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOVcAiUMS7RZ6RVUcrwAYXA)** – Immersive "oldies playing in another room while it rains" audio aesthetics. ## ⚡ Electronic, House & Trance * **[AH.FM (Electronic Dance Music Radio)](https://ah.fm/)** – Leading internet trance and progressive radio. * *Direct Stream link:* `http://fr.ah.fm:8000/192k` * **[Nightride FM](https://nightride.fm/)** – High-energy synthwave and retrowave. * **[Poolside FM](https://poolside.fm/)** – Retro summer vibes (Confirmed back online!). * **[DI.FM - Deep House](http://prem4.di.fm:80/deephouse?69695ff94c27ced5406aaab4)** – Deep and soulful electronic house music. * **[UZIC](http://jabba.dasource.ch:9010)** – Minimalist internet techno broadcasting from Switzerland. * **[We House Radio](https://stream.wehouseradio.com/stream/1/)** – 24/7 continuous house music stream. ## 🎧 Lofi Girl Streams ### Focus & Study * [suspicious link removed] – Beats to relax/study to. * [Classical Music Radio 🎻](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXAEIWcGXwE) – Relaxing songs to read/study to. * [Relaxing Jazz Music 🌹](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8jDx9TLMQc) – Cozy radio to study/chill to. * [suspicious link removed] – Beats to relax/study to. * [suspicious link removed] – Beats to chill/study to. * [Medieval Lofi Radio 🏰](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxPANmjPaek) – Unique "bardcore" beats to scribe manuscripts to. * [suspicious link removed] – Utility live stream for timed productivity intervals. ### Sleep & Relaxation * [Sleep Ambient Music 💤](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xORCbIptqcc) – Relaxing radio to fall asleep to. * [Gentle Rain Ambience 🌧](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OekvEFm1lo) – Cozy soundscapes to chill to. * [Fireplace Ambience 🔥](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_4KI-ChIIs) – Cozy environment sounds. ## 🎄 Holiday Stations (SomaFM) * **[Christmas Lounge](https://ice6.somafm.com/christmas-256-mp3)** – Chilled holiday grooves. * **[Xmas in Frisko](https://ice1.somafm.com/xmasinfrisko-128-mp3)** – A wacky and eclectic holiday mix. * **[Christmas Rocks!](https://ice1.somafm.com/xmasrocks-128-mp3)** – Indie/alternative holiday season. * **[Department Store Christmas](https://ice6.somafm.com/deptstore-256-mp3)** – Holiday elevator music nostalgia. --- **See Also**: [[Songs heard on internet radio 📻]] --- # Just Play ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://wfmt.streamguys1.com/main-mp3 # Chicago Classical ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://yp.shoutcast.com/sbin/tunein-station.m3u?id=99598125 # VCR Classical ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 http://wwfm.streamguys1.com:80/live.m3u # WWFM The Classical Network ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://yp.shoutcast.com/sbin/tunein-station.m3u?id=99504568 # Nordic Lounge ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://ais-sa8.cdnstream1.com/2749_64.aac # 95.7 That Station | NC ``` ```shell wm@t1:~$ mpv -no-video 0 http://62.149.196.16:8110/listen.pls #OperaRadio MRG.fm ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 http://yp.shoutcast.com/sbin/tunein-station.pls?id=99482686 #ALT-80 - Shoutcast ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 http://playerservices.streamtheworld.com/api/livestream-redirect/WCPE_FM.mp3 #WCPE The Classical Station ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/folkfwd.pls #Folk Forward - SomaFM ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 http://uk3.internet-radio.com:8082/live.m3u #forites ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 http://65.108.124.70:8181/live #twenties ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 http://us2.internet-radio.com:8443/listen.pls #megaton ``` --- ### SomaFM [[Groove Salad]] - *A nicely chilled plate of ambient/downtempo beats and grooves.* ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/groovesalad256.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/gsclassic.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/defcon256.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/folkfwd.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/seventies320.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/secretagent.pls ``` ```shell mpv --no-video --volume=90 https://somafm.com/synphaera256.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/u80s256.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/lush.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/illstreet.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/fluid.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/digitalis.pls ``` ```shell mpv --no-video --volume=90 https://somafm.com/insound.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/dronezone256.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/nossl/deepspaceone.pls ``` ```shell mpv -no-video -volume=90 https://somafm.com/indiepop.pls ``` --- # Others alias jukebox='mpv -no-video -volume=90 http://uk3.internet-radio.com:8405/live.m3u' # Not Playable on the Terminal/in an App but still fire * **[Pure Oldies 106.9](https://pureoldies1069.com/)** – Classic oldies radio broadcast. # YouTube Radio