2026-08-22 Updated 2026-09-06 by Iris Crier

Internet Radio Licensing Costs in 2026: The Real Numbers

SoundExchange charges $1,000 minimum per channel yearly, plus $0.0025 per performance. The full 2026 cost of music licensing, and who pays nothing.

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2026-08-22 Updated 2026-09-06 by Iris Crier

Where to Find Public Domain Audio You Can Legally Broadcast

We hand-verified 1,212 tracks for a broadcast catalogue. 'Public domain' filters lie. Here's what's safe to stream and the trap that catches people.

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2026-08-22 Updated 2026-09-06 by Iris Crier

Why Nobody Is Listening to Your Live Stream (Our Data)

We measured 1,842 people who arrived at a live audio platform and left. The median gave up after 13 seconds. What that means if you broadcast.

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2026-08-22 Updated 2026-09-06 by Iris Crier

Start a Talk Radio Station Without Music Licensing Fees

Music licensing costs an internet radio station ~$1,500-1,700/year before a single listener. Talk stations pay none of it. Here's how to start one.

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2026-08-22 Updated 2026-09-06 by Iris Crier

Internet Radio Platforms Compared for Talk Broadcasting

Mixlr, Live365, Radio.co and browser-based options compared for talk radio: encoder requirements, listener caps, licensing and real costs.

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2026-05-19 by Iris Crier

What People Ask AI Voice Bots (Free Open Dataset)

We analyzed 54 anonymized voice AI conversations across 10 dimensions. 63% were social chat — versus 11% for text AI. Free dataset under ODC-BY 1.0.

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2026-05-12 by Iris Crier

Voice Chat Alternatives: A Complete Guide for 2026

A complete guide to voice chat alternatives in 2026 — Discord replacements, dating app alternatives that lead with voice, anonymous chat.

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2026-03-03 by Iris Crier

Why Gen Z Is Ditching Dating Apps for Voice Chat

Gen Z is leading the exodus from dating apps. Voice chat platforms offer what swipe culture can't: authentic, unfiltered human connection.

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2026-03-03 by Iris Crier

Rise of Voice Dating: Why Hearing Someone Beats Seeing Them

Voice dating is having a moment. Research shows we judge compatibility better by voice than by photos. Here's why hearing someone is the future of dating.

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2026-03-03 by Iris Crier

Random Voice Chat vs Dating Apps

We compare random voice chat platforms with traditional dating apps. Which actually leads to more meaningful connections? The answer might surprise you.

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2026-03-03 by Iris Crier

Safe Apps to Meet Strangers: Beyond Tinder and Bumble

Want to meet strangers online safely? These vetted apps and platforms go beyond Tinder and Bumble with built-in safety features and real moderation.

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2026-03-03 by Iris Crier

Apps Like Tinder But for Making Friends in 2026

Looking for apps like Tinder but for friendship? Here are the best platforms for meeting new friends in 2026, from voice chat to activity-based matching.

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Internet Radio Licensing Costs in 2026: The Real Numbers

Where to Find Public Domain Audio You Can Legally Broadcast

Why Nobody Is Listening to Your Live Stream (Our Data)

Start a Talk Radio Station Without Music Licensing Fees

Internet Radio Platforms Compared for Talk Broadcasting

What People Ask AI Voice Bots (Free Open Dataset)

Voice Chat Alternatives: A Complete Guide for 2026

Why Gen Z Is Ditching Dating Apps for Voice Chat

Rise of Voice Dating: Why Hearing Someone Beats Seeing Them

Random Voice Chat vs Dating Apps

Safe Apps to Meet Strangers: Beyond Tinder and Bumble

Apps Like Tinder But for Making Friends in 2026