How to Listen to Online Radio Stations on Ubuntu

In the Network tab's Network Protocol view, enter the URL of the radio station you want to listen to and then click the Play button. This will instantly start playing your specified radio station. So, these were three reliable options through which you can listen to radio from your Ubuntu desktop.

1. How do I listen to Internet radio on Linux?
2. Can you listen to local radio online?
3. Can I play any music on my internet radio station?
4. How can I listen to Internet radio in my car?
5. How do I use the radio tray in Linux?
6. What is radio tray?
7. How do I listen to local radio on my phone?
8. How can I listen to local radio stations on my phone?
9. Is online radio legal?
10. Do Internet radio stations make money?
11. Can radios only play singles?

How do I listen to Internet radio on Linux?

10 Best Radio Streaming Apps for Linux

1. Odio Radio Streaming Software.
2. Gradio Linux Internet Radio Player.
3. Radio Tray – Online Radio Streaming Player.
4. Streamtuner2 Internet Radio Browser.
5. Great Little Radio Player.
6. Lollypop Music Player.
7. Clementine Music Player.
8. Rhythmbox Music Player.

Can you listen to local radio online?

These services/apps, such as iHeartRadio or TuneIn, let you listen to practically any radio station in the United States, and many more globally. This way, you can keep in touch with your local stations when you're away from home—or listen to the best of the best from anywhere in the world!

Can I play any music on my internet radio station?

As a noncommercial broadcast radio station (that might also stream over the Internet), you cannot simply play any music you want legally; you need permission. Fortunately, you don't have to go around cutting checks to every band whose music you use. Rather, you can pay to license music in bulk.

How can I listen to Internet radio in my car?

The best, and easiest, way to listen to Internet radio on your phone, and in your car, is via the appropriate app.
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Locating Internet Radio Apps

1. Pandora.
2. Last.fm.
3. iHeartRadio.
4. LiveXLive.
5. TuneIn Radio.

How do I use the radio tray in Linux?

Playing Radio Stations. Open Radio Tray so click on the Linux "Start" button. Navigate to Sound & Video, then click Radio Tray. You will see this icon if the program has launched successfully.

What is radio tray?

Radio Tray is an online radio streaming player that runs on a Linux system tray. Its goal is to have the minimum interface possible, making it very straightforward to use. Radio Tray is not a full featured music player, there are plenty of excellent music players already.

How do I listen to local radio on my phone?

If your phone has a built-in FM radio tuner, but didn't come with a stock app that lets you access it, then NextRadio is your best bet. The set-up process is simple—just install the app, then if your device is supported, you'll be able to tune in on live FM broadcasts.

How can I listen to local radio stations on my phone?

Find your favorite radio stations

1. On your phone, click on the App Store (for iPhone users) or Google Play (for Android users)
2. Search for “iHeartRadio” or simply “radio apps”
3. Find one you like and click download (be careful, not all of them are free)

Is online radio legal?

Unlike terrestrial radio, you don't need to own a license in order to broadcast your stream online. However, if your station is going to be playing commercial music, you will need to obtain a license in order to fully protect yourself and ensure you are not infringing on anyone else's copyright.

Do Internet radio stations make money?

Mimicking the same monetisation model as traditional terrestrial radio stations, internet radio stations make money mostly from ads as well as sponsors. These ads can be everything from on-air commercials, to Google ads placed on their site. Your marketing options and revenue increase as your listeners increase.

Can radios only play singles?

No. They play whatever is hot right now and record labels decide that. It's promotion. Singles are released to promote the current album, usually at the same time as the artist is doing interviews and performances of the single.