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 PANDORA.COM
Want to create your own streaming radio stations? Type in the name of a band you like, and this site begins playing its songs, as well as ones by other artists that Pandora determines to be similar. If you don't like a song, you can simply knock it off the playlist. Start multiple stations for your different moods. There's a 10-hour free trial before you're asked to pay for a $36 annual membership.
VH1.COM/MUSIC/RADIO
Maybe you didn't know that the network that brought you I Love the 80s also offers I Love the 80s radio. Instead of picking a genre, click on Themes-Moods for a wide array of audio options. And yes, there is a Divas channel.
MERCORA.COM
Mercora's IM Radio probably isn't scoring points with music execs. As with some other radio services, you can type in the name of artists you like and hear them instantly. But it also lets you save songs on your hard drive by using the "record" feature. Mercora says it's on the up-and-up, and cites the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in order to separate it from outlaw services.
SHOUTCAST.COM
One of the most popular of the free Internet radio sites, Shoutcast makes it easy to listen. No need to sign in. Just browse the amazingly long list of free stations, click "Tune In!" and the music begins playing through your iTunes or Winamp software.
LAUNCH.YAHOO.COM
Yahoo!'s pioneering online radio program lets you create your own station by selecting your favorite artists. As you listen to music and share your preferences, Launchcast gets better at playing what you want. There's also a collection of music videos--remember those?--that you can watch for free. Just be sure to use Internet Explorer, because Launchcast doesn't work as well with Mozilla's Firefox.
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BY WILSON ROTHMAN
PHOTOGRAPHS FOR TIME BY LOIS GREENFIELD
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