Technology for the Masses

As you can see from the photo, I have a pretty pimped out system!  (Not Really)  But it definitely does just about everything I need when it comes to free streaming music and radio.  For those of you not on the streaming radio train, you need to hop on – cause it’s a whole lot of fun up here!

What is Streaming Radio?

Streaming Radio uses the internet to send live audio data to your PC or Mobile device to be played anywhere in the world.  On a daily basis, I am listening to a handful of streaming radio stations on my Motorola Droid.  I know I’ve written about Pandora in the past and that is considered streaming music as well.  However, I thought I’d share with everyone a couple of personal favorites that I listen to daily.  If you’re anything like me, a minimalist, you’ll appreciate the free digital selection of music so much that you wont ever listen to your MP3 collection!   Ok, I know I just lost some of you.  But that’s ok – because I know everyone appreciates free music.  Streaming Radio is free and legal!  So you get the latest songs without all the fees.  Good deal!

ElectricFM, the Best Dance Radio station on the entire web!

About 70% of the time I am listening to ElectricFM since I like trance, dance, remixes, and DJ music.  Plus it keeps me motivated while I do just about anything. ElectricFM is ran out of New York (my home state!) and is streamed live to the world with zero commercials!  More importantly, they are very in touch with their listening audience through Facebook, Twitter, and Email. Now there are several ways you can get ElectricFM and here they are:

• ElectricFM for PC/MAC Users

  • Surf to: http://www.electricfm.com/default.asp and then click on Listen Live!

• ElectricFM for Android Phone Users

  • You can find the APP in the Android Market on your phone.  A quick link: http://www.electricfm.com/e.asp?i=678

• ElectricFM for iPhone Users

  • You can find the APP in the Apple App Store.  A quick link: http://www.electricfm.com/e.asp?i=628

• ElectricFM for Blackberry Users

  • You can find the APP in the Blackberry App Market.  A quick link: http://www.electricfm.com/e.asp?i=708

iHeartRadio: Local Radio Stations streamed to the Internet

The other 30% of the time I have on a radio station with iHeartRadio.  What makes iHeartRadio so great?  They make available just about any local radio stations as well as the majority from other States!  That’s right – Physical Radio Stations available to you from ANYWHERE!  This is great, because if you moved you can still listen to your favorite radio station from your previous region.  Very nifty!

IHeartRadio has an application for just about every mobile device as well as streaming to your PC.  You should head on over to their site and check them out:  http://www.iheartradio.com

What streaming radio stations do you listen to?  Any other cool applications like iHeartRadio and ElectricFM?  Let us know!

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