NEW YORK RADIO

New York radio is the densest dial in the world — every format, every language, every subculture has at least one station. From WNYC's public radio to Hot 97's hip-hop legacy, from Spanish-language megastations to tiny community stations in every borough, NYC radio is a microcosm of the city itself.

Hot 97 and Power 105.1 shaped American hip-hop radio. WBGO is a jazz institution. WNYC sets the standard for public radio. The city's ethnic stations serve virtually every immigrant community.

ALL NEW YORK STATIONS

Side Street RadioNew York, USA

Side Street Radio broadcasts a high-energy music format focusing on genres like big room, deep house, hardstyle, and trance. Located in New York, this station streams at 128kbps MP3 and caters to an audience seeking the latest in electronic dance music.

BIG ROOMDEEP HOUSEHARDSTYLE
WRUR 88.5 "Different Radio" Rochester, NY (MP3)New York, USA

WRUR 88.5 broadcasts from Rochester, NY, focusing on adult album alternative and public radio content. The station primarily features talk programming and is affiliated with NPR. It streams at 64kbps MP3 quality.

ADULT ALBUM ALTERNATIVENPRPUBLIC RADIO
WVKR 91.3 Vassar College - Poughkeepsie, NYNew York, USA

WVKR 91.3 is a college radio station based at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. It broadcasts a variety of programming, primarily featuring music and cultural content, serving the local community and college audience.

COLLEGE RADIOPOUGHKEEPSIE
Radio New York Live - DevicesNew York, USA

Radio New York Live - Devices broadcasts from New York, USA, offering a stream at 128kbps MP3. The station does not provide specific information about its content type or audience metrics.

Radio Euforia PeruanaNew York, USA

Radio Euforia Peruana broadcasts Latin music, focusing on genres like cumbia and salsa from its base in New York, USA. The station streams at 128kbps AAC+ and targets a Spanish-speaking audience.

CUMBIALATINOSALSA
Practice Room RadioNew York, USA

Practice Room Radio broadcasts concert recordings and piano practice sessions from New York, USA. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 with a low energy level, offering a focused listening environment for those interested in musical practice.

CONCERT RECORDINGSPIANOPRACTICE
Foundation FMNew York, USA

Foundation FM is a radio station based in New York, USA. It streams at 192kbps MP3, but specific content type and energy level remain unspecified. The station currently lacks listener data and has a quality score of 56 out of 100.

8 Ball RadioNew York, USA

8 Ball Radio is a volunteer-run community radio station based in New York, USA. It features an eclectic and freeform format, allowing a diverse range of programming. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has a quality score of 60/100.

COMMUNITY RADIOECLECTICFREEFORM
WKCR Columbia 89.9FM New York, USA

WKCR Columbia 89.9FM is a student-run radio station based in New York, broadcasting from Columbia University.

STUDENT
The World Famous LIR Long Island, NYNew York, USA

The World Famous LIR broadcasts a mix of alternative, dance, and modern rock music from Long Island, NY. Operating at 128kbps MP3, the station maintains a high energy level, catering to music enthusiasts. Its online presence can be found at theworldfamouslir.com.

ALTERNATIVEDANCEMODERN ROCK
Caribbean Power Jam RadioNew York, USA

Caribbean Power Jam Radio broadcasts high-energy music focused on Caribbean genres such as dancehall, reggae, and soca. Located in New York, this station streams at 128kbps and aims to bring the rhythms of the Caribbean to its audience. It is currently a new and station with a quality score of 62 out of 100.

CARIBBEANDANCEHALLREGGAE
WZAD 97.3 94.3 105.5 The WolfNew York, USA

WZAD 97.3 94.3 105.5 The Wolf broadcasts country music in New York, USA. The station streams at 64kbps AAC+ and has a homepage at hudsonvalleycountry.com.

COUNTRY MUSIC
WKCR 89.9 Columbia University - New York, NYNew York, USA

WKCR 89.9 is the radio station of Columbia University, located in New York City. It primarily broadcasts alternative music, jazz, and spoken art content, catering to a niche audience interested in diverse artistic expressions.

ALTERNATIVEART MUSICJAZZ
__1oldiesNew York, USA

1oldies is a radio station located in New York, USA, broadcasting in Spanish. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality, but there is no available listener data or specific content type information.

jairie radioNew York, USA

Jairie Radio broadcasts a mix of dancehall, lover rock, reggae, and soul music from New York, USA. The station streams at 128kbps AAC and features high-energy content. It does not currently have listener data available.

DANCEHALLLOVER ROCKREGGAE
WTOJ Magic 103.1New York, USA

WTOJ Magic 103.1 broadcasts from New York, USA. The station's content type and energy level are currently unspecified, and it streams at 64kbps AAC.

Brooklyn FMNew York, USA

Brooklyn FM broadcasts primarily in Russian and is based in Brooklyn, New York. The station offers a variety of programming that reflects the local Russian-speaking community. Its stream operates at 128kbps MP3 quality.

BROOKLYNRUSSIAN PROGRAMMING
WEDG-FM 103.3 Buffalo, NYNew York, USA

WEDG-FM 103.3 broadcasts from Buffalo, NY, focusing on commercial rock music. The station streams at 80kbps MP3 and operates with a high energy level. It does not currently have listener data available.

BUFFALOCOMMERCIALROCK
Rewound RadioNew York, USA

Rewound Radio broadcasts classic rock and oldies music from New York, USA. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality, offering a high-energy listening experience.

CLASSIC ROCKOLDIES
HEXX 9 RadioNew York, USA

HEXX 9 Radio broadcasts a selection of ambient and darkwave music from New York, USA. The station operates at a low energy level and streams at 256kbps MP3. It primarily targets listeners interested in gothic and witch house genres.

AMBIENTDARKWAVEEBM
POWERHITZ.COM - Sensational 70'sNew York, USA

POWERHITZ.COM - Sensational 70's broadcasts music primarily from the 1970s, focusing on classic hits from that era. The station operates at 128kbps MP3 quality and is based in New York, USA.

POWERHITZ.COM - The TimeblenderNew York, USA

POWERHITZ.COM - The Timeblender is an online radio station based in New York, USA, streaming at 128kbps MP3. The station's specific content and energy level are not detailed, and there is no available listener data to gauge its popularity.

Krosswave RadioNew York, USA

Krosswave Radio broadcasts music in English from New York, USA.

MUSIC
KPISSNew York, USA

KPISS is a community radio station based in Brooklyn, New York, operating as a freeform internet radio outlet. It streams at 128kbps MP3 and is known for its diverse programming, though specific content details remain unspecified.

BROOKLYNCOMMUNITY RADIOFREEFORM
WUSB 90.1 State University of New York at Stony Brook, NYNew York, USA

WUSB 90.1 is the university radio station of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, broadcasting from Long Island. It features a freeform format, allowing for a diverse range of programming. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has a quality score of 55 out of 100.

FREEFORMLONG ISLANDSTONY BROOK
WTOJ mp3New York, USA

WTOJ mp3 is a radio station based in New York, USA, streaming at 128kbps MP3.

WLNGNew York, USA

WLNG broadcasts from New York, USA, streaming at 128kbps MP3. The station's content type is currently unknown, and there is no available listener data to gauge its popularity.

WAMC 90.3 "Northeast Public Radio" Albany, NYNew York, USA

WAMC 90.3 Northeast Public Radio is a public radio station based in Albany, New York. It primarily broadcasts talk content, including programs from NPR and other public radio sources.

ALBANYAPMNPR
WFUV 90.7 Fordham University - New York, NYNew York, USA

WFUV 90.7 is a public radio station affiliated with Fordham University in New York City. It primarily features talk content with a focus on eclectic themes, including Celtic music and NPR programming.

CELTICECLECTICNEW YORK CITY
WQBK 103.5 & 105.7 AlbanyNew York, USA

WQBK 103.5 & 105.7 Albany broadcasts classic rock music in English. The station operates at a high energy level and streams at 64kbps AAC+. Located in New York, it serves the Albany area with local broadcasts.

CLASSIC ROCK
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes New York radio special?

New York has the most diverse radio market in the world. You can hear Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Arabic, and dozens of other languages on the FM and AM dial. The city's hip-hop, jazz, and public radio stations are nationally influential.

Which NYC stations are nationally influential?

WNYC (public radio), Hot 97 (hip-hop), WBGO (jazz), WQXR (classical), and Z100 (pop) all punch above their local market. Many artists credit Hot 97 and college stations like WFUV with breaking their careers.

Is there good jazz radio in New York?

WBGO (88.3 FM, Newark/NYC) is one of the premier jazz stations in the world, broadcasting 24/7 jazz with knowledgeable hosts and deep catalog. WKCR (Columbia University) also features excellent jazz programming.