Changes to online listening

Over the next few weeks you may experience some slight changes to your listening experience if you listen to us via a third party listening service such as Sonos or TuneIn, but have no fear! We don't expect these changes to have any noticeable effect for the vast majority of our listeners. If you do notice any small hiccups, we have all the solutions to them below.

Here at Kerrang! Radio we care about your data. So we're increasing the transparency of how our streams reach you via IP devices (anything you listen to us on that connects through the internet, such as smart speaker, internet or wifi radio).

This means we'll be able to tell how you're listening to us and build better listening platforms for you that are more moulded to your needs going forward.

FAQ's

Q: Why can I no longer find your station on TuneIn / other radio aggregator app?

A: At Kerrang! Radio we want to create the very best content for our listeners, as well as the best user experience. When listeners access our streams via a third-party platform such as TuneIn/Radio app, it creates a barrier that limits our ability to understand how you like to use our service.

As a result, we are encouraging all listeners to now access us directly, be that via our own app or website. You can also download the RadioPlayer app where you can listen to us plus many other stations. We really value you as a listener, and hope that this change doesn’t cause too much inconvenience. You can find a list of all ways to listen, here.

Q: Why can I no longer play Kerrang! Radio on my Sonos / other connected speaker?

A: It is likely that you have previously been using a third-party app to stream our station. We have now changed the way that we distribute our online streaming, and encourage you to now listen to us directly, via our own Planet Radio Music service on Sonos or via our own app or website. You can also download the RadioPlayer app where you can listen to us plus many other stations. We really value you as a listener, and hope that this change doesn’t cause too much inconvenience.

Note on Amazon Alexa:

Due to a geographic quirk of IP addresses, if you live within 70 miles of Kerrang! Radio's old home of Birmingham (or if your IP address is routed via that radius) Alexa will consider us to be a local station and try to play us via TuneIn when you say "Alexa, play Kerrang! Radio".

Instead, you need to say the phrase “Alexa, play Kerrang Radio on Planet Radio”.

Q. I own an Internet Radio. Will I still be able to access Kerrang! Radio?

A: If your radio has DAB digital radio capability, you will still be able to access Kerrang! Radio. Enter your post code in the Get Digital Radio post code checker to see if we are available in your region.

Unfortunately at this time, our online-only services will not be available on some selected internet and wi-fi radios. However, there may be lots of ways you can connect your device to a phone or laptop, such as via Bluetooth, Chromecast, aux lead or USB. Simply download the Kerrang! Radio app, or find us on our website.

Check out all the ways to listen to Kerrang! Radio

From mobile to smart speaker and even TV, here are all the ways to listen to Kerrang! Radio