How to find online radio stations run by real human DJs

I listened to a lot of sad music during the epidemic, which led to Spotify's algorithm thinking that I like sad music. The result: endless frustrating indie music. I'm trapped in the vicious circle of algorithms. This changed when I started looking for a network radio station hosted by a live DJ.

The algorithm is smart, but it is also a bit stupid. They don't know who you want to be, or who you might become - they only know who you were in the past. They think your past behaviors are heralding your future preferences. Human DJs don't do that. Excellent DJs just play whatever music they want, which gives you exposure to artists and songs that no automation system will consider.

Don't get me wrong, I like melancholy independent music. But I'm not just that, I'm all-inclusive. That's why I'm trying to get rid of the bubble of algorithms and go and listen to something new.

Answer why online radio is getting rid of the vicious circle of algorithms

Algorithm playlists are not useless – for example, we discussed how to find the best Spotify playlists and the results could be great. But good radio stations have some features that even the best automated playlists don't offer:

• Discover music that the algorithm will not show you. For me, that's the key. I won't choose the radio playback, nor will Spotify choose the music I choose for me. This is refreshing.
• Small details of human feelings. The best DJs talk between episodes of the show, introduce the artist and provide background information. They will also talk about…anything. I worked alone from home and some spontaneous conversations interrupted the wonderful playlists were a great adjustment.
• Build better connections with local communities. If you find a local radio station, you will get to know the rising artists in your area and may hear them talking about their music. You will also hear information about the upcoming concert.
• Learn more about other places. I traveled abroad many times and a little fun was scanning the local radio station. I learned about The Great British Bake Off because when I drove from Liverpool to Glasgow, three rock DJs from different radio stations were talking about cakes – I was confused at the time, but I wouldn't use anything Things exchange this memory. Listening to radio stations elsewhere can bring this small part of your trip into your life, even if you sit at home.

After finding a radio station, you can listen in your browser, or if you prefer, you can also let your smart speaker listen for you. Some stations offer apps that can be installed on your phone – I tend to use only browsers.

How to find a great internet radio station

So far, you may be wondering how to find radio stations online. There are a lot of services that can do this, but I can recommend five that worked for me.

• TuneIn has a convenient local radio feature that lists many stations near you – try any interesting sounding stations. Make sure to scroll down to find any online-only stations you might have missed. The TuneIn app (for Android and iOS, free) is also a very good way to listen to such stations on your phone.
• The Public Radio Fan website is basically a huge database of public radio stations, spread all over the world, including community radio stations that play music. You can filter by location or the type of music you want to listen to. The site provides links to radio websites and, in most cases, direct streaming links.
• InternetRadio.com is another website that makes it easy to find internet radio stations. Browse by type or try searching.
• NPR Music provides quick access to hundreds of local radio stations from all over the United States—just scroll down to the Listen Live section.
• What makes Apple Music different from Spotify and Pandora is that it offers some stations hosted by live DJs, some of which can be listened to without a subscription. If you subscribe, it also offers a local radio directory, which is a reason to consider taking Apple Music instead of Spotify.

You can use other sites as a starting point, but these are my favorites. However, since I am here, I would like to highlight a few specific radio stations:

- Poolsuite.net is so weird and wonderful that I have to mention it. The site mimics the look and feel of a 90s Mac, and the music is a constant stream of pleasant summer sounds (basically the opposite of my sad standalone Spotify situation).

• Radio Paradise is an internet legend—it has been around since the early 2000s. Everyone should try it.
• Soma.fm is another long-standing service that offers dozens of ad-free radio stations, covering a variety of types from pop punk to "secret agents."

However, you didn't come here for my radio recommendations - the point is to find your own radio station. But I do hope the tips and resources I provide provide you with a solid starting point, and you find some radio stations that will get you out of any algorithmic vicious circle.

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