LiveXLive—the new name for the service previously known as Slacker Radio—is similar to Pandora, and best for people who prefer a more laid-back listening experience and aren’t picky about exactly which song comes next. The service also focuses on streaming live performances, so subscribers may get access to streams from concerts where the service is a partner.
LiveXLive is geared toward listening to stations, not streaming tracks on demand. The app is a bit difficult to navigate, and the website can be a challenge as well.
LiveXLive Stations
LiveXLive has a staff of professional DJs that create and curate radio stations based on your favorite genres and themes of music. LiveXLive also offers stations based off of millions of different artists assembled by our radio algorithm and massive database of artist relationships. All of these stations are ready to go at the push of a button.
Website
Browse genre stations
1. From the home page, select the Stations section.
2. Browse through and select the genre or theme of music you want to hear.
3. Mouse over the specific station you want to hear and press Play to begin listening.
Find an artist station
1. From the home page, select the Search icon.
2. Type in the name of the artist and mouse over the artist image in the search results, then select the Radio icon to begin listening
Favorite a station
1. While playing a station, select the Station Name from the Now Playing bar.
2. Select Star.
*Note: Favoriting a station adds the station to My Library for easy access across platforms.
Mobile
Browse genre stations
1. From the home page, select Search.
2. Browse through and select the genre or theme of music you want to hear.
3. Scroll to the specific station you want to hear and press Play to begin listening.
Find an artist station
1. From the home page, select Search.
2. Type in the name of the artist and select the artist from the search results.
3. Select the Radio icon to begin playing.
Favorite a station
1. While playing a station, select the . . . (Options) from the Now Playing screen.
2. Select the Station icon.
3. Select Star.
Streaming radio is free with ads or $4 per month without ads. For $10, you also get access to an on-demand music library. There’s a student discount but no trial period for the paid service.
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