Icecast Hosting

Icecast Hosting

AzuraCastAzuraCast is currently in beta.Many web radio stations already run AzuraCast, but keeping your server up-to-date with the latest code from the GitHub repository is strongly recommended for security, bug fixes and new feature releases. It’s unlikely, but updates may result in unexpected issues or data loss, so always make sure to keep your station’s media files backed up in a second location.To install AzuraCast, you should have a basic understanding of the Linux shell terminal. Once installed, every aspect of your radio station can be managed via AzuraCast’s web interface.What is AzuraCast?AzuraCast is a self-hosted, all-in-one web radio management suite. Using its easy installer and powerful but intuitive web interface, you can start up a fully working web radio station in a few quick minutes.AzuraCast works for web radio stations of all types and sizes, and is built to run on even the most affordable VPS web hosts.Core FeaturesFor Radio StationsRich Media Management: Upload songs, edit metadata, preview songs and organize music into folders from your browser.Playlists: Add music to standard-rotation playlists (in sequential or shuffled playback order) or schedule a playlist to play at a scheduled time, or once per x songs/minutes/etc.Live DJs: Set up individual DJ/streamer accounts and see who’s currently streaming from your station’s profile page.Web DJ: Broadcast live directly from your browser, with no extra software needed, with AzuraCast’s built-in Web DJ tool.Public Pages: AzuraCast includes embeddable public pages that you can integrate into your existing web page or use as the basis for your own customized player.Listener Requests: Let your listeners request specific songs from your playlists, both via an API and a simple public-facing listener page.Remote Relays: Broadcast your radio signal (including live DJs) to any remote server running Icecast or SHOUTcast.Web Hooks: Integrate your station with Slack, Discord, TuneIn, Twitter and more by setting up web hooks that connect to third-party services.Detailed Analytics and Reports: Keep track of every aspect of your station’s listeners over time. View reports of each song’s impact on your listener count. You can also generate a report that’s compatible with SoundExchange for US web radio royalties.

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