All the ways to listen to Planet Rock Premium

Live radio, your way

Author: Laura ThorntonPublished 7th May 2021
Last updated 22nd Jul 2022

We've launched an exciting new way to listen to live radio and on-demand content. With Planet Rock Premium you can listen live with no ad breaks, skip up to 6 tracks per hour and access exclusive on-demand music, shows and specials from across the world of rock and other genres.

Planet Rock Premium subscribers can now get a 30 day free trial. Experience and explore everything that Planet Rock Premium has to offer, including live radio with no ad breaks, live track skipping and exclusive on-demand music, shows and specials.

Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial here.

Here's our handy guide to all the ways you can listen to Planet Rock Premium.

All the ways to listen to Planet Rock Premium:

All the ways to listen to Premium

You can listen on the Planet Rock web player, Planet Rock App, Chromecast to your Google device, Airplay to Apple Home and listen on Amazon Alexa.


Find out more below.

Listening online

Once you sign in to your Planet Rock Account, if you are a Premium user, your Premium features will appear.

Listening on the App

Download the Planet Rock App and when you sign in your Premium features will automatically appear. You may have to update your App to the latest version.
Download the Planet Rock App on iOS
Download the Planet Rock App on Android

Listening on Smart Speakers

Amazon Alexa
To get access to no ad-breaks and exclusive online stations, you need to link your Premium account to your Alexa device. Please note, you can't skip tracks using Alexa but can on our webplayer and the Planet Rock App. Find out more about linking your account with Alexa.


Google
Google speaker devices do not have a skill that supports ad-free streams and Premium only stations. However, you can Cast from mobile apps to get access. To do this you can follow this help guide: Using Chromecast, Bluetooth or Airplay.


Apple
Apple speaker devices do not have a skill that supports streams and Premium only stations. However, you can AirPlay from mobile apps to get access. To do this you can follow this help guide: Using Chromecast, Bluetooth or Airplay.


Sonos
To access Premium stations on your Sonos speaker devices open the Sonos app and go to the settings tab. Simply tap on the 'services and voice' option and select the Planet Radio music service. Finally tap on 'reauthorise account' and follow the steps to sign in. You can also follow the steps provided by Sonos here.

What exclusive features are part of Planet Rock Premium?

By subscribing to Premium, you get access to a wide range of exclusive features. As part of your 30 day free trial, you'll get access to shows and specials and 80 online stations from across Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and KISS. When your free trial ends Planet Rock Premium, auto renews at £3.99 a month.

Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial here.

No ad breaks

You can listen live to Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and KISS with no ad breaks. You also won't get any ad breaks when listening to any of the exclusive online stations.

Skip tracks

Skip up to 6 tracks per hour when listening to live radio or any of the online stations that are part of Premium. Simply click the skip button on the Web Player or App.

On-demand shows and specials

Explore exclusive on-demand shows and specials including iconic artist interviews with legendary talent such as KISS's Gene Simmons, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi and Def Leppard's Joe Elliott.

You'll have access to exclusive shows and specials across all our Premium stations.

Online stations

With Planet Rock Premium, you have access to 20 exclusive stations including Blues Power, Chilled Rock and Power Anthems.

Better still, you also get access over 80 exclusive online stations for all our Premium radio stations, including Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and KISS.

Here are all the online stations available in Planet Rock Premium:

Classic 70's Rock

Where classic seventies rock lives from AC/DC to David Bowie.
Listen to Classic 70's Rock on Planet Rock Premium

Classic 80's Rock

Where classic eighties rock lives from Queen to Def Leppard.
Listen to Classic 80's Rock on Planet Rock Premium

Classic 90's Rock

Where classic nineties rock lives from Guns N' Roses to Aerosmith.
Listen to Classic 90's Rock on Planet Rock Premium

Classic 00's Rock

Where classic noughties rock lives from Foo Fighters to Muse.
Listen to Classic 00's Rock on Planet Rock Premium

Blues Power

Blues Power, playing tracks from Bob Dylan to Jimi Hendrix.
Listen to Blues Power on Planet Rock Premium

The Prog Lab

Playing nothing but Prog Rock from Emerson Lake & Palmer to Genesis.
Listen to The Prog Lab on Planet Rock Premium

Hair Metal Heroes

All day… and all night. With the best hair in Rock! From Alice Cooper to KISS.
Listen to Hair Metal Heroes on Planet Rock Premium

Stateside

This is where Americana lives, from Bruce Springsteen to Seasick Steve.
Listen to Stateside on Planet Rock Premium

Rock Ballads

Where rock ballads live. From Pink Floyd to Guns N' Roses.
Listen to Rock Ballads on Planet Rock Premium

Chilled Rock

Where chilled rock lives. From Fleetwood Mac to Dire Straits. To play Chilled Rock on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Chilled Rock on Planet Radio."
Listen to Chilled Rock on Planet Rock Premium

Power Anthems

Where power anthems live.From Bon Jovi to Led Zeppelin. To play Power Anthems on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Power Anthems on Planet Radio."
Listen to Power Anthems on Planet Rock Premium

Acoustic Amps Off

Only acoustic music, with amps off. From Eric Clapton to The Eagles. To play Acoustic Amps Off on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Acoustic Amps Off on Planet Radio."
Listen to Acoustic Amps Off on Planet Rock Premium

Driving Songs

Where driving songs live. From Journey to Alice Cooper. To play Driving Songs on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Driving Songs on Planet Radio."
Listen to Driving Songs on Planet Rock Premium

In Concert

The home of live rock from the main stage. From Def Leppard to Iron Maiden. To play In Concert on Alexa say, "Alexa, play In Concert on Planet Radio."
Listen to In Concert on Planet Rock Premium

Workday Rocks

The nine to five never sounded so rocking! Playing everything from the Rolling Stones to Status Quo. To play Workday Rocks on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Workday Rocks on Planet Radio."
Listen to Workday Rocks on Planet Rock Premium

Bloodstock Radio

The station made for metal heads. This is Bloodstock Radio from Planet Rock. Celebrating 20 years of the metal festival made for headbangers! The music on this station may contain themes that some may find offensive... you've been warned!
Listen to Bloodstock Radio on Planet Rock Premium

Greatest Guitar Solos

Playing the Greatest Guitar Solos of all time, 24 hours a day. To play Greatest Guitar Solos Rock on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Greatest Guitar Solos Rock on Planet Radio". Listen to Greatest Guitar Solos on Planet Rock Premium

Planet Rockstock

Playing the bands from Planet Rockstock. To play Planet Rockstock on your Alexa say, "Alexa, play Planet Rockstock on Planet Radio". Listen to Planet Rockstock on Planet Rock Premium.

UK Rocks

To play UK Rocks on your Alexa say, "Alexa, play UK Rocks on Planet Radio". Listen to UK Rocks on Planet Rock Premium.

How do I get help with Planet Rock Premium?

We have an entire website with FAQs about Premium.

Get help with Planet Rock Premium here.

Why can't I see Planet Rock Premium in the App?

You need to sign in with the email address that you upgraded with to see Premium features across your devices. You might also need to update to the new version of the App to see the Premium features. You will need to allow location services whilst using our App for both general and premium listening. You can find out more information here.

Can I still listen to Planet Rock if I don't upgrade to Planet Rock Premium?

Yes! Planet Rock Premium is just an option for those who want to get more out of Planet Rock. You'll still be able to listen to us on all the same channels you usually do if you don't upgrade to Premium.

Where do I start my 30 day free trial?

Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial here.

Read more:

Introducing Planet Rock Premium

All the features of Planet Rock Premium

How to listen to Planet Rock Premium on your Smart Speaker

All the stations available as part of Planet Rock Premium