Now that we've added a "Holiday" genre to the new SHOUTcast.com search, be sure to check out the stations out there that are playing holiday music this time of year. Click on the link below for the Holiday station listing.

Check out Holiday stations on SHOUTcast Radio

If you're looking to browse the sub-genres of the SHOUTcast directory (ie. subsets of 'Alternative,' 'Pop,' 'Rock,' etc...) here is how you can make your browsing more granular:

1. How do I get listed in the SHOUTcast Radio Directory?
In order to get listed in the SHOUTcast Radio Directory, you have to broadcast your radio station using one of the two methods outlined in the Download / Be a DJ section of the SHOUtcast website.

2. How do I find sub genres on the SHOUTcast website?
Click on "Advanced Search" link at the top of SHOUTcast.com, then click the "Choose a genre" drop down. You will see that all the main genres and their sub genres are listed in that drop down list.

3. How do I return to the old version of the SHOUTcast Radio and TV directory in Winamp?
Not too hot on the new SHOUTcast Radio beta directory in Winamp? You can learn how to return to the old style here.

4. How do I return to the old version of the SHOUTcast.com website?
While we hope that you enjoy all the improvements we have made to your SHOUTcast Radio experience with the new website, you can still access the old website is still available here.

5. How do I sort by Bitrate / Description / Listener count in the radio stations search results page on SHOUTcast.com?
Currently you can sort the results by bitrate only. We will be adding more sorting options that will let you sort results by listeners, station name, stream type as well as the number of results per page very soon.

6. How do I give the SHOUTcast Radio team my feedback?
We love hearing from you! You can send us your feedback several ways. You can send us feedback via the "Send Feedback" link on the top-right section of SHOUTcast..com website, or you can join in the conversation in the SHOUTcast Radio forums.

7. How do I get technical help?
The best way to get technical help is through the SHOUTcast forums. There you will find answers to all your technical questions from the SHOUTcast development team or from the SHOUTcast community.

8. How do license SHOUTcast so I can use the directory in my product?
Please send an email at lisa@shoutcast.com describing your product and we'll get back to you on how to incorporate the SHOUTcast Radio directory into your product.

9. Does anyone even read the feedback emails and blog comments?
Absolutely. Everyone in the SHOUTcast Radio team reads user feedback, from the business development to the designers to the software development team. Since we launched the new Beta sites, we have many changes based on your feedback. We have a lot more new features and improvements coming soon to the SHOUTcast Radio experience and that is a direct result of our users' feedback so keep them coming!

9. How do I set up a SHOUTcast Radio station / How do I download SHOUTcast Radio software?
Based on your level of technical expertise, you might want to use a third party hosting solution or set up a SHOUTcast Radio software yourself and use your own bandwidth. Both options are explained in detail here. You might also want to check the FAQ or the SHOUTcast forums for more information.

10. How can I embed my favorite SHOUTcast Radio in my blog / website?
With the SHOUTcast widget, you can play back your favorite SHOUTcast Radio station directly from your bebo, myspace, facebook or blog! Just click here and click the "Copy Me" button on the widget to get the embed code for your website.

11. Help! I cant figure out how to add the SHOUTcast app to my Facebook profile!
The new Facebook has redesigned their users' profile pages to feature Applications differently. Click here for instructions on how to add the SHOUTcast Radio App to your Facebook profile.

The new Facebook (http://www.facebook.com) has redesigned their users' profile pages to feature Applications differently and thus, here's how to add the widget to your Facebook profile in case you need help:

1. 1. Hit the "Copy Me" button in the widget and select the Facebook icon
2. 2. Log into your Facebook account
3. 3. Select the "Applications" tab on the bottom and then click "Edit"
4. 4. Click on the "Authorized" section
5. 5. Find the SHOUTcast Radio widget and click on the "Edit" link to the right
6. 6. In the "Profile" tab, click on the "Add" link. The profile status for the widget should be changed to "Added"
7. 7. Click on the "Bookmark" tab and check "Bookmark SHOUTcast Radio". This will add a SHOUTcast Radio icon to the apps menu at the bottom of your screen.

Miss your old classic SHOUTcast? If you want to use the old/classic version of SHOUTcast.com website - just click on the "classic button" which is on the top left corner of the new page:



Please keep in mind that this is a BETA version of the new SHOUTcast experience. We use your feedback (good & bad) to make adjustments to the site so please keep the feedback coming!

Faisal
-SHOUTcast Dev Team