It always pays to look at how other countries are bringing radio into the future. You never know what idea might work well over here once given an American spin. I think we might be seeing one of those ideas reaching fruition right now in the United Kingdom.

Sarah Hartely at The Guardian describes it:

Due for launch early next year, The UK Radioplayer will be a pop-up console able to stream more than 400 national, local, community and student radio stations, offering a unique, constantly updated live and on-demand audio service, according to the BBC.

During a presentation at the Manchester Media Festival today, [Tim] Davie [BBC director of audio and music] displayed images of what the service might look like, with embeddable widgets for websites and a localised search facility to seek out content by postcode.

The slides showed the player being transferrable across social networking sites such as Facebook, as well across blogs and other websites.

The idea here is to advance radio as a whole. Putting a broad mix of the different radio subspecies all under one digital umbrella, then taking that catalog into the viral world of social media should provide momentum for all involved. As someone who enjoys British programming, I will certainly be checking it out. Why? Because the idea of discovery excites my imagination. I know I like BBC programming, so I’m curious about what else they listen to over there.

Now think about what could be done with this concept here in the U.S.  Imagine one portal with accessibility to thousands of stations across the country. I could share college station WTUL New Orleans across my Facebook to friends with a click.  I could listen to WBUR community radio in Boston and embed a player in my blog’s sidebar. I could listen to Clear Channel’s Urban station in San Francisco, KMEL, on my mobile phone. All through a single, central interface. It is impossible not to see the potential.

Andrew Laughlin at DigitalSpy reminds us of the boon this can be to advertisers and also shares a bit about the service itself:

RadioCentre chief executive Andrew Harrison added: “The Radioplayer brings together all of the UK’s radio output in one online console. This is a breakthrough for listeners and an attractive new proposition for advertisers.”

Listeners are able to use search functions to browse every station on the service, as well as track down news programming, sports highlights, music genres and even individual songs. Pre-set buttons are available to lock down favorite stations for ease of access.

I have a feeling that this approach is going to have legs. Ease of access is a huge concern in the modern age, as people are increasingly averse to extra steps when online.  Look at the interface for Twitter, one of the most talked about social media platforms to debut in the last few years. It’s incredibly simple and streamlined. Likewise, so is the touchscreen interface of Apple’s iPhone. Bringing all the broadcast offerings together like this and equipping them with social tools seems an almost guaranteed win for radio across the U.K.

I think we should be looking at this closely. An American counterpart could be a boon to the entire medium, especially when you factor in the vastly larger array of stations we have available here.

I can’t wait until 2010 when it is set to debut!

Do you have a idea for a radio show? whatever your taste in music or talk, why not join us here at Net Radio UK? Email some audio of what you can do to r.harris@live.co.uk
and we shall get back to you!

Con una pequeña ayuda de sus amigos, el mítico Slash sigue trabajando sobre su próximo disco solista.

Para esta nueva obra, el ex guitarrista de Guns N’ Roses se propuso reclutar a artistas de diferentes ramas de la música, a fin de dotarla de un aire ecléctico. Entre los participantes confirmados se encuentran Flea, Dave Grohl, Alice Cooper y Cypress Hill.

Hasta aquí, todo bien. Sin embargo, los fans más rockeros no se mostraron muy a gusto con la noticia de que la invitada para cantar en la nueva versión del mega-hit “Paradise City” sería Fergie, la ardiente MC de los Black Eyed Peas.

Ante las críticas, Slash salió a defender la participación de la muchacha: “Hasta ahora, no muchos pudieron escuchar a Fergie cantando rock & roll, pero les aseguro que lo hace mejor que muchos tipos que conozco”.

Habrá que escucharla para creerlo. El lanzamiento de “Slash & Friends” está previsto para principios del año que viene.

La Mega De Antes.com

Media Streaming

(the image above comes from here but that is sort of the idea of streaming except for in our case it’s an audio input only for now)

As GLOBE f.m. being a portal to make available productions from Westminster College we need a scalable method to generate a stream containing scheduled content. The stream is really important for principal reason of Globe f.m. being advertised as a radio station. This does not take the importance of the on-demand content (Audio, video, text and photographic productions) available in the portal.

In this stream we will mostly be transmitting audio programs created by our students and professors, however we would also like to make the stream scalable and flexible enough for it to be able to stream audio when necessary.

CLIENTS SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO DOWNLOAD ANYTHING SPECIAL JUST TO ACCESS OUT STREAM.

The above statement is exactly everyone wants when they set up streams and want people to access it. Imagine you had to buy a new TV for every channel you watch in via Satellite TV. Would that be a downer for the TV industry?

Below is my ongoing research to decide on the best media encoder:

-          Audio must be encoded into a widely used formats:

• RealAudio (.ra, .ram) (RealProducer)
  • Propriety audio format developed by RealNetworks
  • Possible to stream  RealAudio using HTTP
  • Low-bitrate formats to high-fidelity formats
  • Web pages link directly to a .ram (real audio metadata) or SMIL (synchronized multimedia integration language) file containing the link to audio stream opened only by media player.
  • Compatible players: RealPlayer, MPlayer, RM Downloader, VLC media player, StreamBox VCR, HiDownload and Real7ime Converter.

• MP3 (MPEG layer 3: Moving Pictures Experts Group) (LAME, icecast)
  • Very popular because of its excellent sound quality
  • Open and accessible (wide spread industry support and compatibility), not a proprietary delivery system
  • More complicated than many streaming formats
  • Compatible players: RealPlayer G2, Beatnik, Shockwave, QuickTime 4, and Windows Media

• FLV : Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder
  • RTMP streaming
  • Client can access stream using just flash plug in (no need for any other stuff)
  • Very expensive to obtain and maintain Flash Media Server
  • Main focus is Video  (not such a great thing)
  • Not free

• WMA (Windows Media Encoder)
  • Free, Easy to install and maintain
  • Users WMA format to stream over http
  • Clients need plug-in to access Windows Media Player embed
  • Not very open at all

• MPEG-4 (QuickTime Streaming or collectively QuickTime Broadcaster)
  • RTP/RTSP protocol for stream there for light on client end (unlike HTTP)
  • Good for on demand content because of above
  • Needs specialized plug-ins and/or software on client side
  • Mainly for video streaming

Things to consider when deciding on an Encoder:

1. Audience
   1. OS and media players used normally (make experience more passive)
   2. Connection Speed (single bit rate or multiple bit rate)
2. Source formatting
   1. Depending on the source encoder might not be capable of capturing
3. System requirement for Encoder and Streaming Server
   1. The workstation on which encoder is installed on
   2. The streaming server  and encoder compatibility issues
4. Price
   1. Maintenance fees if any
   2. Purchasing price
   3. If free or open source; reliability

Interesting Links

http://www.orban.com/plugin/

http://www.streamingmedia.com/

http://all-streaming-media.com/

http://www.realnetworks.com/products-services/helix/media/realproducer.aspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/broadcaster/

http://lame.sourceforge.net/

http://www.icecast.org/

http://www.vorbis.com/

Eclectic Beats For Diverse Peeps is the tagline for The CURIOS Show, part of Salem State College Radio WMWM 91.7 FM. The CURIOS Show, usually hosted by DJ Radio Scotvoid is on Wednesday nights from 9pm to Midnight (EST) and plays a wide range, from Breakcore and Glitch to Ambient and Trip Hop.

If you’re not in Boston you can still listen to the show here.

Random worldwide times are:
Bolivia: 10.00 PM
UK: 2:00 AM
Czech Republic: 3:00 AM
Israel: 4:00 AM
Afghanistan: 6:30 AM
Thailand: 9:00 AM
Australia: 11:00 AM

Also check out their Facebook and Soundcloud pages.

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Tonight’s Celebrity Guest is Jason Miller- R&B Singer

http://www.myspace.com/thejasonmiller — can hear his songs here -

With a voice that soothes the heart and a new groove to move your body, Jason Miller is cracking the R&B world wide open.Jason began performing as a thirst to entertain his friends. His obvious song writing skills and knack for creating melodies quickly turned into the one true passion that would lead him to the path of success in the music industry for the rest of his life. Drawing from influences such as Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, Jason now performs all around the world.

In the fall of 2004 Jason entered into a partnership with ShyDog Productions (ShyDog). ShyDog productions supported the creation of his new music that ultimately brought a Major Record Deal to the table. With superstar appearances by Akon, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Detail, 40 Da Great, 2RQ, and others, this album promises to be at the top of the charts.What he’s about to bring to the table will soon change the R&B World.

Jason recently completed his single “SuperModel” with DJ Boi Jeanius from Chicago’s KISS FM. This record is breaking all over the world.

Jason is currently working on establishing his non-profit organization that will be dedicated to terminally ill children. Jason is thankful for his blessings and wants to dedicate his extra time to bring hope to children throughout the world.

Join us LIVE on Sex Drive Radio with Dr Ava Cadell and her special co-host Dr. Hernando Chaves. You can listen live through any computer – throughout the world at 7 pm PST – www.wetalksex.com. The topic for conversation this week is “How the Economy can affect Love & Sex!” This show is not appropriate for under age listeners. Tonight’s Celebrity Guest is Luenell- Comedienne and Actress

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Tonight’s Celebrity Guest is Luenell- Comedienne and Actress

Luenell Campbell (born March 12, 1959), known professionally as Luenell, is an American comedienne and actress. She was born in Tollette, Arkansas and uses only her first name. She is the youngest of eight children. She was raised in Northern California.

In the early 1990s Luenell appeared regularly on Soul Beat TV on the Oakland, California cable station KSBT, along with prominent Bay Area African-American journalist Chauncey Bailey, an interview and talk show host on the program.^{http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luenell – cite_note-Tribune2-1}

Luenell was one of the few actual actors in the 2006 hit mockumentary-styled comedy film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. In it, Luenell plays a prostitute of the same name, a hooker with a heart of gold. She has also been seen on the BET comedy series, Comicview, and is featured on the new season of Wild ‘N Out. Luenell was in the second episode of the Comedy Central comedic reality show, Reality Bites Back.

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I guess my first week of semi-posting every day has a “sick” theme.  I am just too dizzy to think about typing.  Just these few sentences are requiring me to close my eyes!   Perhaps I shall go back to my room, lay down and listen to soothing music.  One of my favorite online radio stations is FolkAlley.  Go and listen, it’s great!

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Last year the unique Christmas music line up on GUS.FM was such a success that we didn’t have to think twice about returning this holiday season beginning on November 16.

Within a 5 week period in 2008, our audience had surged past 1000% as they enjoyed the ‘Christmas Hit Combo’. Much as the trademarked ‘Classic Hit Combo’, the Christmas side offers a blend of traditional hits and favorites in rock, blues, country, Christian, all time classics and more. The reward this time around is a bonus week before Thanksgiving.

If you joined us last year, the hits you loved then will be back as well as additional tunes we picked up throughout the year.

Bookmark our site now and get ready for Christmas holiday tunes as you’ve never heard them before!

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Tonight’s Celebrity Guest is actor Malik Barnhardt who has been in such films as “Get Rich or Die Tryin,”"Woman Thou Art Loosed,” “8 Mile,” “Pastor Jones,” “Jada,” and “A Day in the Life” and just wrapped Ice Cube’s new film “Janky Promoters” and will later be co-starring in the soon to be released Benny Boom film “Next Day Air.” Barnhardt, has had numerous guest starring roles in the television series “The Cell,” “Law and Order,” and “Arrest and Trial.”

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Tonight’s Celebrity Guest is Miyoko Fujimori.

Miyoko Fujimori is experienced with Striptease, pole dancing, and enhancing your love life. As a former Playboy TV talk show host and feature entertainer, she discovered a desire to help others enhance their intimate lives. She wrote a book called The Housewife’s Guide to the Practical Striptease, which is a fun and entertaining manual for women of all shapes and sizes. She has toured the country lecturing, educating, and coaching women, men and couples on intimacy.

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Tonight’s Celebrity Guest is Michelle Hammond- Best Selling Author – As a bestselling author, speaker, singer and television co-host, Michelle has authored over 30 books (selling over one million copies worldwide), including best-selling titles The Diva Principle, Sassy, Single and Satisfied, 101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention, and Secrets of an Irresistible Woman. A gifted vocalist, Michelle has recorded two CD’s, It’s Amazing and Let’s Go In and co-hosted the Emmy Award-winning television talk show Aspiring Women. http://www.michellehammond.com/

I love it when people mix Old with the new! I was just looking around youtube for some jazzy hiphop beats and found this dude, catacombkid1. I really like his style, check out the vid!

Hit me up if you find anything similar to this vid!

If you like this kind of beat, also check out these other awesome DJ’s:
Shin-ski, skalpel, blockhead, incise, nujabes, mr.scruff.. There’s a lot more on samurai.fm

Tell me what you think!

1. Tru Master feat Deck and Kurupt
2. House Of Pain – Jump Around remix
3. Jeru – You Can’t Stop The Prophet remix
4. They Reminisce Over You
5. The Game feat Rea, Ghost and Prodigy
6. Ed OG – Situations
7. Red and Meth – A Yo
8. The UN – Cake
9. Public Enemy – Shut Em Down remix
10. Nas – The World Is Yours
11. J Dilla feat Bilal - Remember remix
12. Back on Da Block feat CL Smooth
13. INI feat Pete Rock – Fakin Jax
14. Mind Frame feat Freddie Foxxx
15. Styles P feat D Block – Gangsta,Gangsta
16. #1 Soul Brother
17. Focus Homage to Pete Rock feat Kurupt, Rapper Pooh, Sha Stimuli

Live From the Oasis is an online radio show on blogtalkradio.com that airs every Wednesday night 11pm est/10pm central and 8pm on the west. Hosted by Black Ceez Live From the Oasis gives you two hours of the realest Hip Hop, from old school classics to the newest releases. Check the link below to go the page.

 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Live-From-The-Oasis

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On this show we talk about Canadian Women’s History Month and honour Bif Naked one of the most righetous Canadian rockers to date!

We also play songs by Lady Sovereign, Santigold, Deluka, Dragonette, The Evens, The Sounds (I have a slight obsession with them now!) and more.

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