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| '''Radio Paradise''' is a popular ] station that defines itself as "] online rock radio". The channel differs from most ] channels and other Internet stations in that the ] played is not limited to any specific genre but instead represents great variety. Radio Paradise mostly plays different styles of ] and ] music, but occasionally also everything from ] to ] to ] and ]. The station has no commercials, and is instead financially supported by its listeners through donations and purchases via on-line stores. | |||
| {{Third-party|date=August 2020}} | |||
| {{Advert|date=July 2023}} | |||
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| {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2021}} | |||
| {{Infobox radio station | |||
| | name = Radio Paradise | |||
| | logo = | |||
| | logo_size = <!-- optional when used with image parameter, specifies image size --> | |||
| | city = ], ], California | |||
| | area = Worldwide via Internet | |||
| | branding = | |||
| | frequency = N/A | |||
| | translator = | |||
| | repeater = | |||
| | airdate = {{Start date|2000|02}} | |||
| | format = Adult-oriented rock, pop, electronic, world, classic hits, country, oldies | |||
| | language = EN | |||
| | erp = | |||
| | haat = | |||
| | class = | |||
| | facility_id = | |||
| | coordinates = <!-- {{coord|}} --> | |||
| | affiliations = | |||
| | operator = | |||
| | owner = Bill Goldsmith | |||
| | licensee = | |||
| | sister_stations = | |||
| ⚫ | | webcast = | ||
| | website = {{URL|www.RadioParadise.com|RadioParadise.com}} | |||
| }} | |||
| '''Radio Paradise''', is a non-commercial, listener-supported ] station.<ref name=":1" /> The station is based in the United States. | |||
| Radio Paradise ] are available in ], ] and ] in various bitrates. The record number of concurrent listeners (as of November 2004) has passed the 7,250 mark. | |||
| == Streams == | |||
| Radio Paradise's ] are available in multiple compressed audio formats, as well as lossless ]. These streams can be accessed on many kinds of devices and operating systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://radioparadise.com/listen/options|title=Listen – Radio Paradise}}</ref> | |||
| The players buffer the stream ahead, which allows users to skip individual tracks. The players provide detailed information on the artist being played, including data from the artist's Misplaced Pages page, the album cover, lyrics, distribution of user ratings, and a scrolling list of often colorful user comments, sometimes embellished with videos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paradise |first=Radio |title=Tour of the New Web Player |url=https://radioparadise.com/blog/tour-of-the-new-web-player |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=radioparadise.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| The web site offers listeners the ability to rate and comment individual songs on the playlist, as well as songs on the Listener Review Channel, which consists of songs uploaded by listeners to be considered for airplay. | |||
| The website and playout systems use ] and customized ] components for most of its sections, a system devised by Goldsmith initially for ]'s playout system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://flylib.com/books/en/2.718.1.83/1/|title=Building and Maintaining Community|work=flylib.com|access-date=December 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/5725|title=The Promise of Radio Paradise: An Open-Source Challenge to Commercial Radio|work=linuxjournal.com|access-date=December 13, 2014}}</ref> | |||
| Aside from providing a varied selection of music, Radio Paradise also has a lively on-line community via its song comments, forums, journals and comments board. More than 11,000 users have registered from various parts of the world, and the community is growing daily. | |||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| The station was started in February 2000 by Bill Goldsmith and his wife Rebecca Goldsmith. It derives its name and is operated from ], ]. | |||
| The station was started in February 2000 by Bill Goldsmith and his wife, Rebecca Goldsmith.<ref name=Day_LATimes>{{cite news|last1=Day|first1=Patrick|title=Call it 'MyTaste'|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-dec-24-ca-webscout24-story.html|access-date=November 24, 2014|newspaper=LA Times|date=December 24, 2006}}</ref> Bill had worked in radio since leaving high school in 1971 and began to experiment with webcasting in 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shevett |first=Dave |date=2004-11-27 |title=Interview with Bill Goldsmith of RadioParadise.com |url=https://planet-geek.com/2004/11/27/geekitude/interview_with_1/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Planet Geek! |language=en-US}}</ref> Radio Paradise was originally operated from the Goldsmith's home in ], ], from which the station derives its name. The station had relocated to the Borrego Valley (east of San Diego, California) in 2016,<ref>{{cite web|title="Radio Paradise" | url=http://www.radioparadise.com|access-date=November 9, 2018}}</ref> before the town of Paradise was largely destroyed by the ] in November 2018. In 2022, Rebecca retired, and Bill's daughter, Alanna, assumed Rebecca's role. The station relocated to ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://radioparadise.com/about/rp | title=About RP | access-date = October 14, 2022}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | Radio Paradise was featured in a ] article |
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| ⚫ | Radio Paradise was featured in a '']'' magazine article from April 11, 2004, called "The Revolution in Radio".<ref name=":1"> | ||
| {{Cite news | |||
| | first = Daren | |||
| | last = Fonda | |||
| | title = The Revolution In Radio | |||
| ⚫ | | url = http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,610082-1,00.html | ||
| | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110604055251/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,610082-1,00.html | |||
| | url-status = dead | |||
| | archive-date = June 4, 2011 | |||
| | date = April 11, 2004 | |||
| | access-date = March 11, 2019 | |||
| | publisher = Time Inc. | |||
| | quote = He heeds listener feedback and says the only thing he really cares about is 'playing good music' | |||
| }}</ref> | |||
| In April 2006, Radio Paradise introduced the Listeners World Map, showing the numbers and locations of listeners across the world, currently located under Community/Who's Listening.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Who's Listening|url=https://radioparadise.com/community/map|website=Radio Paradise}}</ref> | |||
| In June 2006, Radio Paradise began trial runs of ] for its 192 kbit/s MP3 stream. In September 2006, the station began a 128 kbit/s ] stream. In 2012, RP began a 320 kbp/s ] stream and is now also offering lossless (FLAC) streaming. | |||
| ===2007 royalty rate increase=== | |||
| On March 6, 2007, the ] increased royalty rates, which would have raised the station's royalty fees tenfold. In subsequent negotiations, royalty rates were established that allowed Radio Paradise and other Internet radio stations to continue their operation.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070909154926/http://www.kurthanson.com/archive/news/071307/index.shtml |date=September 9, 2007 }}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | |||
| <references/> | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| * {{Official website|}} | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ] | |||
| * | |||
| ] | |||
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Radio station in Humboldt County, California
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| Broadcast area | Worldwide via Internet |
| Frequency | N/A |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | EN |
| Format | Adult-oriented rock, pop, electronic, world, classic hits, country, oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bill Goldsmith |
| History | |
| First air date | February 2000 (2000-02) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | |
| Website | RadioParadise.com |
Radio Paradise, is a non-commercial, listener-supported Internet radio station. The station is based in the United States.
Streams
Radio Paradise's streams are available in multiple compressed audio formats, as well as lossless FLAC. These streams can be accessed on many kinds of devices and operating systems.
The players buffer the stream ahead, which allows users to skip individual tracks. The players provide detailed information on the artist being played, including data from the artist's Misplaced Pages page, the album cover, lyrics, distribution of user ratings, and a scrolling list of often colorful user comments, sometimes embellished with videos.
The website and playout systems use Linux and customized open-source software components for most of its sections, a system devised by Goldsmith initially for KPIG's playout system.
History
The station was started in February 2000 by Bill Goldsmith and his wife, Rebecca Goldsmith. Bill had worked in radio since leaving high school in 1971 and began to experiment with webcasting in 1995. Radio Paradise was originally operated from the Goldsmith's home in Paradise, California, from which the station derives its name. The station had relocated to the Borrego Valley (east of San Diego, California) in 2016, before the town of Paradise was largely destroyed by the Camp Fire in November 2018. In 2022, Rebecca retired, and Bill's daughter, Alanna, assumed Rebecca's role. The station relocated to Eureka, California.
Radio Paradise was featured in a TIME magazine article from April 11, 2004, called "The Revolution in Radio".
In April 2006, Radio Paradise introduced the Listeners World Map, showing the numbers and locations of listeners across the world, currently located under Community/Who's Listening.
In June 2006, Radio Paradise began trial runs of Octoshape for its 192 kbit/s MP3 stream. In September 2006, the station began a 128 kbit/s AAC stream. In 2012, RP began a 320 kbp/s AAC stream and is now also offering lossless (FLAC) streaming.
2007 royalty rate increase
On March 6, 2007, the Copyright Royalty Board increased royalty rates, which would have raised the station's royalty fees tenfold. In subsequent negotiations, royalty rates were established that allowed Radio Paradise and other Internet radio stations to continue their operation.
References
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Fonda, Daren (April 11, 2004). "The Revolution In Radio". Time Inc. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
He heeds listener feedback and says the only thing he really cares about is 'playing good music'
- "Listen – Radio Paradise".
- Paradise, Radio. "Tour of the New Web Player". radioparadise.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- "Building and Maintaining Community". flylib.com. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- "The Promise of Radio Paradise: An Open-Source Challenge to Commercial Radio". linuxjournal.com. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- Day, Patrick (December 24, 2006). "Call it 'MyTaste'". LA Times. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- Shevett, Dave (November 27, 2004). "Interview with Bill Goldsmith of RadioParadise.com". Planet Geek!. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ""Radio Paradise"". Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- "About RP". Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- "Who's Listening". Radio Paradise.
- Radio and Internet Newsletter, 13 July, 2007 Archived September 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
