How to listen to our exclusive Planet Rock Premium stations on Amazon Alexa

We have 20 brand-new and exclusive stations in Premium

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

Planet Rock Premium is our new subscription option giving you more control over live radio than ever before. You can listen live with no ad breaks, skip up to 6 tracks per hour on the web player and app and access exclusive on-demand music, shows and specials from across the world of rock and other genres.

With Planet Rock Premium, you have access to 20 exclusive stations including Main Stage Live, Chilled Rock and Power Anthems on Planet Rock, as well as 75 exclusive stations across Kerrang! Radio, Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and KISS. Premium costs £3.99 a month and you can start your FREE 30 day Premium trial here.

How to link your Premium account to Amazon Alexa

1) Be Premium and logged into your Planet Rock App.

2) Go to Settings

3) Go to 'Link your Amazon Alexa'

4) Click the 'Allow' button from the Amazon Alexa screen. You may need to log into your Amazon account if you are not already.

5) You should see a confirmation you are linked.

6). Ask Alexa to play the station. You can see all the commands in our gallery below.

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.

Here are all the commands you need to play Premium stations on Alexa:

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 upgrade to Premium?

There are two ways to subscribe to Premium:

1) Through our website - You can visit our website and purchase Premium at www.planetradio.co.uk/premium

2) Through our App - You can also subscribe to Premium through the Planet Rock App.

Regardless of where you subscribe you will have access to Premium features across all platforms where you use your Planet Rock account.

Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial here.

What happens after I upgrade?

You will get an email confirming that you have just upgraded to Premium and that you now have a 30 day free trial before you get billed to explore Premium.

You'll also get access to Premium for Kerrang! Radio, Jazz FM, Scala Radio, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and KISS included in the cost.

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.

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.

Read more:

Start your 30 day FREE Planet Rock Premium trial

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All the features of Planet Rock Premium

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