Guides
How to Play Internet Radio on a Minecraft Server
A practical guide to adding live internet radio to Minecraft, choosing a mod, installing it on the server, linking stations, setting audio ranges, and fixing common problems.
The ice Radio FM journal
Find your next favorite sound
Listening guides, station stories, and clear answers to the little questions that make radio easier to enjoy.
Guides
How to Play Internet Radio on a Minecraft Server
Install Simple Online Radio on a compatible Minecraft server and matching player clients. This guide covers the currently listed Forge release, station playback, and common setup problems.
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Stories for curious listeners
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Discovery
Using Internet Radio to Discover New Music Beyond Algorithms
Internet radio offers a different path to music discovery than algorithm-driven streaming. Learn how to use radio stations to find new artists, genres, and sounds you would never encounter otherwise.
Streaming
How Much Mobile Data Does Internet Radio Really Use?
Internet radio data usage is predictable once you know the bitrate. Learn how to calculate consumption, compare streaming quality levels, and listen on cellular without blowing your data plan.
Industry
How Radio Stations Get Listed in Online Directories
Getting listed in an internet radio directory involves submission, verification, and quality checks. Learn the process from a broadcaster's perspective and what directories look for.
Streaming
Internet Radio Metadata: How Now-Playing Info Reaches Your Player
Song titles, artist names, and album art travel alongside the audio stream. Learn how internet radio metadata works, from station automation to the display on your screen.
Guides
How to Build a Radio Station Playlist That Keeps Listeners Tuned In
A great radio playlist is engineered, not accidental. Learn how to sequence songs, balance familiarity with discovery, and use scheduling tools that keep listeners tuned in.
Guides
How to Listen to Internet Radio on Any Device in 2026
Internet radio follows you everywhere in 2026, but every device has its own limits: autoplay rules, background playback, and data use. Here is what works on phones, speakers, cars, TVs and browsers.
Streaming
Internet Radio vs FM, Podcasts, and Music Streaming: What's Different
Live, linear, and free of your playlists. How internet radio compares to FM/AM, podcasts, and streaming services, plus why some streams refuse to play.