Radio
Curated radio station collections.
Beyond Borders: World-Class Radio Stations from Across the Globe
radioThe MetaFilter community knows good radio when they hear it. This curated collection features the best non-US stations from a legendary 2012 thread—all updated with working 2026 stream URLs. From FIP's effortlessly eclectic French vibes to Triple J's fearless Australian programming, from BBC's cultural institutions to underground gems like Studio Brussel and FM4, these are the stations that prove great radio transcends geography.
13 stations
Boomboxes & Block Parties: Internet Radio Stations for 80s Hip-Hop Heads
radioFrom the Bronx to Berlin, these stations keep the golden age of hip-hop alive around the clock. Whether you are after Run-DMC-era boom-bap, early electro-funk, or the raw energy of old school freestyle battles, this collection brings together the best internet radio streams dedicated to the sound that started it all.
8 stations
College Radio & Independent Streams: The Heart of Community Broadcasting
radioA hand-picked collection of 40+ college radio stations and independent broadcasters from North America that showcase the diversity, passion, and authenticity of non-commercial radio. These listener-supported stations represent the true spirit of community-driven programming—from student volunteers to local advocates building culture one broadcast at a time.
24 stations
Fast Breaks & Heavy Subs: Internet Radio Stations for Drum & Bass Devotees
radioA carefully curated collection of 15 dedicated drum and bass internet radio stations spanning liquid funk, neurofunk, jump-up, and darkstep. From legendary 24/7 broadcasters like DNBRadio and Bassdrive to underground liquid specialists and dubstep-adjacent platforms, these are the definitive sources for the fastest beats and deepest basslines online.
11 stations
Neon Nights & Sunset Drives: Internet Radio Stations for Japanese City Pop Obsessives
radioFrom the shimmering synths of Tatsuro Yamashita to the breezy funk of Toshiki Kadomatsu, Japanese city pop is the soundtrack to an era of chrome-trimmed optimism that refuses to fade. These hand-picked internet radio stations deliver 24/7 streams of city pop, Japanese boogie, AOR, future funk, and the broader universe of late-70s-to-80s Japanese pop brilliance -- no commercials, no algorithms, just pure groove.
11 stations
Stillness and Sound: Japanese Ambient & Kankyō Ongaku Radio Stations for Inner Worlds
radioA hand-picked collection of internet radio stations channeling the spirit of Japanese ambient music and kankyō ongaku -- the art of environmental sound design born in 1980s Japan. From dedicated Japanese ambient streams to atmospheric drone channels and meditative zen soundscapes, these commercial-free stations offer a gateway into the contemplative sonic worlds of artists like Hiroshi Yoshimura, Midori Takada, and their spiritual descendants.
7 stations