Do iTunes radio stations count for this thread?
I like listening to iTunes online radio at work. I like the variety of DJ techniques and music, and the surprise factor of songs jumping out at me. Plus iTunes plays nice at work when I’m using my web browser for work tasks. Just hit play and go. Unfortunately most iTunes radio streams are garbage.
I highly recommend these. I’ve listened to them for years now:
KCRW Online/Eclectic 24: Excellent music indie selection with a strong artistic and creative bent. Unfortunately over the last year or two they’ve minimized their dance music, almost becoming a folk-rock station. But when they do have dance stuff, its amazing. Tracks show up in iTunes for trainspotting.
Ibiza Sonica: Like KCRW but focused on dance music. A constant stream of wonderful oddball dance tracks. Tracklists impossible to find unless you have Shazam.
SSR Radio: I love this for soulful and melodic house. The website has tracklists and streams for recent shows, generally the last 4 weeks. Sometimes the shows are too deep and minimal for my tastes.
Etn.FM: My favorite for the techy progressive side of house. 75% amazing. 15% Cheezy. 15% Boring and tweaky. Tracklists impossible to find unless you have Shazam.
Beat Blender / Soma FM: Good for downtempo and mellow tracks. Auto-programmed more than live DJ. Feels sterile after a few hours though. Tracks show up in iTunes for trainspotting.
I’m sure there’s others out there. I’d love to find a soul/funk/disco station to join this lineup, but most of them seem terrible.
I haven’t really tried the DJ mix approach, seems overwhelming. But with these tips I’ll check ’em out.
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