Month: September 2025

Your guide to lossless and HiRes internet radio stations, services, and software.

Special Sound Radio
Radio

Special Sound Radio

04/09/2025
Special Sound Radio was a German internet radio station based in Thuringia, Germany having a CD Quality Lossless FLAC stream. There was also a webplayer with links to a 64kbps AAC, a 320kbps MP3 and a CD Quality Lossless FLAC stream. The site and its streams are no longer available.   To find out more about CD Quality Internet Radio go here. To find out more about HiRes Internet Radio go here. To get further information on: […]
Lyrion Music Server
Software

Lyrion Music Server: The Open-Source Choice for Enthusiasts

04/09/2025
The Lyrion Music Server (formerly Logitech Media Server) remains one of the most versatile and enduring platforms for music lovers who want complete control over their libraries. Unlike closed streaming ecosystems, Lyrion is open-source, cross-platform, and highly customisable — making it a favourite for enthusiasts who value flexibility and local playback quality. What Is Lyrion Music Server? Lyrion is a lightweight server application that organises and streams your music to a wide range of devices. […]
Apple Music's 6 radio stations now on Tunein
News

Apple Music’s TuneIn Debut

04/09/2025
Apple has just broken new ground — for the first time, its six live radio stations are available outside the Apple Music app, streaming freely via TuneIn. That means millions can listen to Apple Music’s curated stations without paying for a subscription. What Changed? On August 27, Apple launched its stations on TuneIn’s platform, unlocking access for its 75 million monthly users through a vast array of devices like smart speakers, headphones, car systems, and […]
YouTube Music and Bandsintown collaboration
News

YouTube Music Taste Match Playlist Explained

03/09/2025
YouTube Music just rolled out a fan-friendly update to celebrate its 10th birthday — headlined by Taste Match, a shared, auto-updating playlist that blends the listening tastes of everyone who joins. The release also brings comments on albums and playlists, concert listings via Bandsintown, alerts for new releases and shows, and fan badges to recognise top listeners. (Features are rolling out gradually worldwide.) What is Taste Match? Taste Match is a collaborative playlist that updates […]