Last.fm is an Internet radio station with more than 7 million songs available in its online catalog. The site was founded in 2002 and originated in the United Kingdom. It has since spread to more than 200 countries, including the United States. Listeners can register with the site and then create their own unique radio stations using particular songs they like. They can also select particular genres, such as 70s and 80s music. The site uses a device called a Scrobbler to analyze each user’s musical tastes and make recommendations based on those tastes.
That 70s Channel.com is an Internet radio station devoted entirely to playing hits from the 70s. The station is based out of Sacramento, California. It plays music from acts such as the Doobie Brothers, Santana and Grand Funk Railroad. The station is completely free, although it does offer “VIP status” to users who pay between $5.95 and $7.95 per month. VIP users have access to commercial-free music and higher quality sound.
Individuals looking for alternative hits from the 80s can listen to free songs at Alt80s.com. The station is based out of Santa Cruz, California. It plays 80s hits, classic alternative music, 80s modern rock, post punk and 80s new wave. It offers music from bands such as the Pet Shop Boys, Scritti Politti and Smithereens.
Radio1FM.net is another free online radio station playing exclusively 80s music. It was founded in December 2005. The site focuses on more popular 80s songs from bands such as Duran Duran, U2, Madonna, David Bowie and Depeche Mode. Individuals who have a particular request can email it in to the online station. The station is available to Internet users around the world.