For me, the best things in life always include a great soundtrack. Where I live, that soundtrack is, of course, supplied by me - but always is supplemented by others. Here are a couple of alternatives to "me" (Thank GOD! - anon):
KUT - National Public Radio, but they tend to ignore that and program 'tha dang thing' themselves a lot of the time. Here in Austin, the frequency is 90.5 FM. On the web, you can listen at www.kut.org
KGSR - another 'outside the normal programming' station. The local frequency is 107.1 FM . On the web, you can listen at www.kgsr.com
While I realize that internet streaming audio isn't among the best of available sounds in the universe, what I am trying to identify here is original material, not audio quality. Please post up what you still find interesting on the radio & help that station and help me at the same time (OK -- you'd be helping others...) ......
I haven't listened to local FM or AM radio in five years. I am addicted to XM Radio. I highly suggest channel 70 Real Jazz. There are so many choices compared to traditional terrestrial radio. I also stream XM on my computer when I am looking for something I don't own or want to find a new artists or two.
Once in a while I browse through the stations listed in iTunes. Sometimes it isn't bad, but since XM is commercial free I spend more time there. iTunes does have a decent selection of international stations that I enjoy once in a while.
Note: While the sound quality is certainly lacking, I do love the exposure to new music. I am willing to make the trade-off for now.
from Toronto Canada is one of those good stations. 100% jazz progamming. They have live streaming and also two all music audio streams which have rather small catalogs but are still growing. From 10 pm to 6 am E.S.T. they have Bob Parlocha's sindicated Jazz show, which is among the very best. I want to record this show and listen to it during the day, but I haven't figured out how to do this sucessfully yet.
Apart from two programs hosted by somewhat onbnoxious radio personalities who's names will go unmentioned (you'll figure it out), this is a great station.
are both stations in the Seattle area that I listen to every day. KPLU -- I think they have two internet streams -- is mainstream jazz with a weekend blues show. KEXP does alternative/rock and has a live studio where a number of the big names drop in to play. I like the Morning Show quite a bit. KEXP definitely streams.
Both of these are well worth the time to listen. And so gratifying to be able to pick them up on my vintage receivers from the 60's and 70's. Ahhh.
I've listened to KPLU for a number of years now. Decent blend of artists and the weekend blues is kickin'.
I lived near Seattle for many years and tuned in on FM. Since I moved away it is internet only for me.
They do stream - as I understand it the regular programming is at kplu.org whereas they also have jazz24.org which is music only.
Only downside is the best stream you can get is 64k using Internet Explorer only with an Abacast plugin. If you choose not to use IE then the only stream you can get is 32k, which is what you see on iTunes. Initially they offered a better AAC Plus stream which I listened to exclusively but that was discontinued due to lack of use. I was choked when they discontinued that, so much so that I let my subscription lapse. Been looking for better quality streams that don't mandate the use of IE.
I still listen occasionally - enjoy the hosts and the programming, but the stream quality needs to improve.
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What is your favorite radio station?
For me, the best things in life always include a great soundtrack. Where I live, that soundtrack is, of course, supplied by me - but always is supplemented by others. Here are a couple of alternatives to "me" (Thank GOD! - anon):
KUT - National Public Radio, but they tend to ignore that and program 'tha dang thing' themselves a lot of the time. Here in Austin, the frequency is 90.5 FM. On the web, you can listen at www.kut.org
KGSR - another 'outside the normal programming' station. The local frequency is 107.1 FM . On the web, you can listen at www.kgsr.com
While I realize that internet streaming audio isn't among the best of available sounds in the universe, what I am trying to identify here is original material, not audio quality. Please post up what you still find interesting on the radio & help that station and help me at the same time (OK -- you'd be helping others...) ......
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XM Stations
I haven't listened to local FM or AM radio in five years. I am addicted to XM Radio. I highly suggest channel 70 Real Jazz. There are so many choices compared to traditional terrestrial radio. I also stream XM on my computer when I am looking for something I don't own or want to find a new artists or two.
Once in a while I browse through the stations listed in iTunes. Sometimes it isn't bad, but since XM is commercial free I spend more time there. iTunes does have a decent selection of international stations that I enjoy once in a while.
Note: While the sound quality is certainly lacking, I do love the exposure to new music. I am willing to make the trade-off for now.
Chris Connaker
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Computer Audiophile
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Jazz.fm
from Toronto Canada is one of those good stations. 100% jazz progamming. They have live streaming and also two all music audio streams which have rather small catalogs but are still growing. From 10 pm to 6 am E.S.T. they have Bob Parlocha's sindicated Jazz show, which is among the very best. I want to record this show and listen to it during the day, but I haven't figured out how to do this sucessfully yet.
Apart from two programs hosted by somewhat onbnoxious radio personalities who's names will go unmentioned (you'll figure it out), this is a great station.
Kerry
Posts: 22
KPLU and KEXP
are both stations in the Seattle area that I listen to every day. KPLU -- I think they have two internet streams -- is mainstream jazz with a weekend blues show. KEXP does alternative/rock and has a live studio where a number of the big names drop in to play. I like the Morning Show quite a bit. KEXP definitely streams.
Both of these are well worth the time to listen. And so gratifying to be able to pick them up on my vintage receivers from the 60's and 70's. Ahhh.
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KPLU
I've listened to KPLU for a number of years now. Decent blend of artists and the weekend blues is kickin'.
I lived near Seattle for many years and tuned in on FM. Since I moved away it is internet only for me.
They do stream - as I understand it the regular programming is at kplu.org whereas they also have jazz24.org which is music only.
Only downside is the best stream you can get is 64k using Internet Explorer only with an Abacast plugin. If you choose not to use IE then the only stream you can get is 32k, which is what you see on iTunes. Initially they offered a better AAC Plus stream which I listened to exclusively but that was discontinued due to lack of use. I was choked when they discontinued that, so much so that I let my subscription lapse. Been looking for better quality streams that don't mandate the use of IE.
I still listen occasionally - enjoy the hosts and the programming, but the stream quality needs to improve.