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
Village Radio.net broadcasts from Hilton, NY, offering a music-focused format with a high energy level. The station primarily features pop and rock genres, streaming at 192kbps MP3 quality.
Radio InfoWeb Deep Space Chill broadcasts chill music from New York, USA, focusing on low-energy tracks. The station streams at 96kbps MP3 and is currently as a new and platform.
Radio Love Live New York broadcasts love songs primarily in English. Based in New York City, it offers a unique selection aimed at listeners who appreciate romantic music. The station operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.
WSSR Sector Seven Radio broadcasts a variety of electronic music genres including deep house, techno, and drum and bass. Located in New York, it streams at 128kbps MP3. The station features content primarily in English, French, and Haitian Creole.
Radio Italy Live broadcasts a mix of Italian pop music and cultural content from New York City. The station operates in both English and Italian, appealing to a diverse audience interested in Italian music. It streams at 128kbps MP3 quality, making it accessible for listeners.
Retro Plum Radio broadcasts a mix of chiptunes, remixes, and music from retro games, focusing on the demoscene and old-school computer platforms like Amiga and C64. Based in New York, this station offers content in both English and German, catering to enthusiasts of classic gaming music.
Sfliny Classic Rock broadcasts high-energy classic rock music in New York, USA. The station streams at 320kbps MP3 and targets an audience that enjoys the classic rock genre.
Folk Alley FreshGrass broadcasts a mix of bluegrass and folk music from New York, USA. The station streams at 128kbps MP3, providing a dedicated platform for these genres.
Radio Symphony broadcasts classical music from New York City, focusing on symphonic works. The station operates at a low energy level with a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.
Radio New York Live broadcasts a mix of pop music from the 80s and 90s, catering to listeners in New York City and beyond. The station streams at 128kbps MP3, offering a local broadcast experience.
WRPI Troy, 91.5 FM is a college radio station located in Troy, New York, focusing primarily on talk content. It broadcasts in English and streams at 320kbps MP3.
Standing Wave Radio is a community radio station based in New York, USA, focusing on experimental content related to art and culture. It streams at 128kbps MP3 and is affiliated with the Wave Farm organization.
WVNR Viva Nostalgia Radio broadcasts a selection of music primarily from the 60s and 70s, focusing on the oldies genre. Based in Lewiston, NY, this station streams at 128kbps MP3 and targets listeners who appreciate nostalgic tunes.
WMHT Classical 89.1 broadcasts a mix of classical music and NPR programming from Schenectady, NY. The station operates at a low energy level, streaming at 96kbps AAC. It serves the public radio audience in the region.
Smooth Jazz and More Radio broadcasts a variety of smooth jazz music. Located in New York, it streams at a quality of 192kbps MP3. The station's homepage can be found at www.smoothjazzandmore.com.
Dee Rock Radio broadcasts alternative and indie rock music from New York, USA. Operating at a high energy level, the station streams at 128kbps MP3 and targets a new audience.
WBAI 99.5 is a listener-supported radio station based in New York City, operating under the Pacifica Foundation. The station streams at a bitrate of 64kbps MP3.
1 Oldies broadcasts a mix of classic hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, focusing on genres like disco, pop, and rock. The station is based in New York and streams music in both English and Spanish at a bitrate of 128kbps. It targets an audience looking for nostalgic tunes and has a high energy level.
POPULAR GENRES IN NEW YORK
MORE CITIES IN UNITED STATES
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.