A lot of streaming music services exist. If you ask a handful of people who you know, you are unlikely to get a consensus of what the best streaming option.

iHeartRadio is one option; it is a popular option for streaming music or talk/sports radio through your phone or computer.

Part of iHeartRadio’s appeal is undoubtedly the cost; it is free. It also gives users a choice of ways to listen; iHeartRadio enables users to listen to live radio or customized, commercial free customized stations. For instance, when I searched radio stations in Worcester, MA, I was able to locate 32 live radio stations that I can stream. But I was also able to create customized stations for my favorite artists like Sammy Kershaw, Hal Ketchum, Alabama, etc. (Obviously, I am a country music fan. However, different genres are available to meet different tastes.)

While some users enjoy iHeartRadio’s ability to stream live radio, other users are no longer interested in listening to live radio. For instance, when I taught freshman business classes a few years ago, I learned that college students no longer listen to the radio when I conducted a “mock” market research activity with the students. They told me that live radio has too many commercials, and that they much prefer streaming a customized, commercial free station or listening to songs that they have saved to their phone or MP3 players. I guess that the students taught the professor a lesson in this instance!

iHeartRadio Website
iHeartRadio App (Google Play)
iHeartRadio App (iTunes)