AJAX-Powered Pagination

Station lists load via AJAX in 25-station pages. A two-query pattern (fast COUNT + ID fetch, then full detail) keeps response times low even across 13,000+ stations. Genre options are populated dynamically from the live database.

Stream Proxy Integration

HTTP stations are routed through our Go ICY proxy at /stream?id=N, converting HTTP streams to HTTPS. HTTPS stations play direct. The WebPlayer popup is available from each station's detail drawer for the full immersive experience.

Abuse Protection

Ratings and favorites are rate-limited per IP address (max 50 favorites per hour). All database writes use prepared statements. Input is sanitized server-side before any query execution.

🔗 Use Server URLs

Click the [Server URL] link on each station to copy and paste directly into your preferred media player for better quality and control.

🔒 Check Stream Support

If a stream doesn't play, verify your app supports HTTP streams or try switching to HTTPS if available. Some browsers block insecure content.

🔊 Audio Troubleshooting

Always ensure your device volume is up and sound isn't muted. Check both system volume and application volume settings.

🔒 HTTPS Proxy Streaming

All streams are routed through our Go ICY proxy at /stream?id=N, eliminating mixed-content browser blocks. PHP fallback at /proxy-stream.php ensures reliability.

🎧 Format Support

Native HTML5 playback for audio/mpeg, audio/aac, and audio/ogg streams. Video types (video/*, application/x-mpegURL) open in a dedicated modal with an HTML5 video element.

Go ICY Proxy (Primary)

A high-performance Go proxy on port 9877 handles all stream traffic via /stream?id=N. Nginx routes the request, the proxy fetches the upstream ICY/HTTP stream, and delivers it over HTTPS to the browser. Connection stats are logged to ypman_proxy_stats.

PHP Proxy Fallback

/proxy-stream.php provides a secondary streaming path with configurable pre-buffer tiers (?buf=small|medium|large). Logs start/end events to the same stats table for unified analytics.

Reliability Feedback Loop

The WebPlayer tracks reconnects per minute in-browser. After 2 reconnects it upgrades to medium buffer; after 4, to large. The reliability rating (superstar/great/fair/poor) is posted to /api-reliability.php and stored on the station record for all listeners to see.

🎲 AI-Generated Recommendations

Discover stations you never knew existed with intelligent matching algorithms across our 13,000+ station database.

📋 Automatic Smart Playlists

Curated station collections that adapt to your schedule, activity, and preferences.

🎵 Audio Fingerprinting

Find hidden gems and similar-sounding stations using advanced audio analysis and pattern recognition.

Voice-Activated

Control playback, discover stations, and interact with content using natural voice commands.

Social Integration

Share discoveries, rate stations, and build communities around shared musical interests.

Decentralized

Distributed hosting ensures reliability and gives creators full control over their content.

🎛️ In-Browser DJ Booths

Create and broadcast your own stations directly from your browser with professional mixing tools, real-time effects, and audience interaction features.

👥 Crowd-Powered Rankings

Community-driven station ratings, reviews, and recommendations that help surface the best content and hidden gems in our vast directory.

📊 Personalized Audio Dashboard

Your central hub for all audio content with AI-curated recommendations, listening statistics, social features, and cross-platform synchronization.

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Beta Testing

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Community

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