Streaming MP3 stations (also referred to as Shoutcast, Icecast or Winamp streams by some pointing to use of particular software) are online audio streams or broadcasts that can be played through various MP3 or audio players on your computer (Winamp, Freeamp and RealPlayer are common under Windows, and Macamp, Soundjam and AMP Radio are several Mac OS options - for other software/player options, browse http://dmoz.org/Computers/Software/Audio/MP3/Players/).

For information on streaming/server software options, visit dmoz.org/Computers/Multimedia/Music_and_Audio/Audio_Formats/MP3/Software/Players/. There is also a category to find out about some hosting services at dmoz.org/Arts/Music/Sound_Files/MP3/Streaming/Hosting/.