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Step 1
Do an online search for web sites that offer music to listen to free online. Use your preferred search engine and search for "free online radio", "free internet radio", "music free online" etc. You can find a wide variety of sites to choose from.
Some web sites allow you to type in a name of an artist or your favorite songs and they will create a radio station based on that information. Some also offer the capability to watch music videos, explore new music and even download music to your mobile phone.
To find free music sites that specifically let you create your own station, try to incorporate that into your search. For example, you could search "create online radio station free", "free custom music online" etc. -
Step 2
You can also search for particular types of music and radio. For example, you can search for "free news radio online", "free sports radio online", "free talk radio online" and more. You can find just about anything including top 40 music, soundtracks, work out music, nature sounds, psychic radio or other topics that may interest you..
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Step 3
Look at using sources you may already be familiar with. For example check with your internet provider, preferred web browser, media players you already have installed on your computer, music related television networks, web sites of music related magazines, etc. as many of these offer music and radio free online.
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Step 4
Check with your favorite local radio stations to see if they have a website where you can listen to their broadcasts online for free. Some offer live broadcasts while others offer recordings of radio broadcasts you can listen to.
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Step 5
Choose the web sites that offer the music selection and format that appeals to you. You may be need to use specific media players or have certain system requirements depending on the free music program you choose.
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Step 6
Make sure you have working speakers either built in to your computer or externally connected. Another option would be to use headphones connected to your computer.
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Step 7
You are now ready to select and listen to music and radio free online. Follow the instructions given on the website or program you choose. It may be as simple as clicking on a "play" button to listen to a radio program or music selection. Other sites or programs may provide the option of installing a tool bar on your computer which you can use to access the music.
Some websites may require registration. Be sure to read the terms and conditions with each website.
Examples of websites where you can listen to music and radio free online can be found in the resources section below.
Comments
beantobe said
on 4/15/2009 Pandora is good, but the filter is not always reliable. I have also found this a slightly more reliable site to be a great source of virus free music: http://tinyurl.com/virus-free-music
MrsStaceyB said
on 2/5/2009 I too love pandora! great article!
MacDonald said
on 1/8/2009 I love Pandora Radio! You can customize your own stations and it's FREE. I do click on their ads sometimes. :)