Radio guide
All about internet radio
Practical articles for listeners, DJs and people who want to start their own station. Written by the team behind StreamTop.
Nieuw bij StreamTop: ontdek het complete CMS voor webradio!Wil jij jouw eigen webradio professioneel beheren? Met het StreamTop CMS beschik je over een uitgebreid systeem waarmee je jouw radiostation overzichtelijk kunt beheren en jouw luisteraars een complete radio-ervaring biedt.Starting your own internet radio station: a step-by-step guideFrom idea to first broadcast: the software, streaming server and music licences you need, and how to find your first listeners.Icecast or Shoutcast: what is the difference?The two best-known streaming servers side by side: cost, formats, statistics and which one suits your station best.Which bitrate should you choose for your stream?64, 128 or 320 kbps? What your listeners actually hear, what it costs in data and when AAC is smarter than MP3.7 ways to get more listenersA regular schedule, song requests, your own app, social media and voting: practical tips that really help small stations grow.Week 42 in review: what the radio playedThe most played songs, biggest climbers and most popular stations of 12 October – 18 October 2026.