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Here are the best internet radio stations for your listening pleasure

Despite the increasing number of music fans who turn to streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify, and Pandora for radio-style listening, the broadcast format is by no means dying. Offering listeners hand-selected singles from the cutting edge of music, radio DJs continue to be among the most important purveyors of new sonic trends. It may sound old school, but instead of pumping your favorite band into an algorithm, try tuning in to one of the best internet radio stations from around the planet.

Here’s our list of the best radio stations that are streaming online. For access to live streams, simply click the name of the station and listen via its website. Looking for something a bit more on-demand? We’ve got you covered there, too. We can help you pick the best music streaming service, find the best new music each week, and offer a roundup of our favorite Spotify playlists for your listening pleasure. We’ve even got a list of our favorite songs to work in multiple genres to get you through that day job with ease.

KEXP 90.3 FM — SEATTLE

Seattle’s best public radio station, a partnership between the University of Washington and Paul Allen’s Experience Music Project, highlights the best new alternative music from around the globe. Best known for its live studio sessions, KEXP is often among the first major media outlets to showcase up-and-coming bands, making it a great place to hear new music before all of your Spotify-loving friends.

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KCRW 89.9 FM — SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA

An NPR member station based out of the Santa Monica College campus, KCRW was founded in 1945 to train ex-servicemen in the then-emerging technology of radio. Now, it’s just a great place to find emerging music. Creators of the famed Morning Becomes Eclectic radio program, a show that highlights new music and live performances from talented indie artists, KCRW is an excellent place to hear well-curated musical selections, as well as to catch up on national news.

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