SomaFM 25th Anniversary

33 mooreds 16 9/3/2025, 4:21:04 PM somafm.com ↗

Comments (16)

bityard · 3h ago
I love SomaFM so much. Been a listener for around 20 years, maybe a bit longer. Nice surprise to see this posted today, it must be fate that I happened to wearing my Soma FM t-shirt to work.

ETA: Other stations I listen to sometimes (that have web sites anyway):

https://www.friskyradio.com

https://www.protonradio.com

mooreds · 3h ago
Yeah, it's my go to "heads down" music. It's the only mobile app I've ever paid for[0]. Wish I was in SF to celebrate with everyone.

0: https://www.mooreds.com/wordpress/archives/1666

StefanBatory · 49m ago
After over 20 years of nonstop streaming, Proton Radio is evolving!

Starting August 26th, the 24/7 live stream will officially shut down, and all Proton Radio shows will move to YouTube.

:(

vFunct · 3h ago
Yep. Same for about 20+ years. IndiePop generally my station while programming.
xboxnolifes · 32m ago
I've been using SomaFM for some time now since I saw someone mentioned it on HN a bit back. Synphaera Radio is one of the few sources of music I can listen to that helps me focus rather than being a distraction. Most of the music is the perfect amount of background noise to prevent my mind from wondering.
ohm · 1h ago
Besides SomaFM I would also recommend https://www.yourclassical.org and FIP radio under Directs section of Radio France app.

YourClassical also has monthly stories for kids podcast https://www.yourclassical.org/podcast/yourclassical-storytim...

imperalix · 1h ago
I have been listening to groove salad since high school. I was happy to run into the team at defcon and express my gratitude. Also, if you love the station, don't forget to donate/support[1] them.

1. https://somafm.com/support/

chickensong · 53m ago
Still have my mug from Y2K (groove salad, secret agent, and drone zone tiles)! Thank you Rusty!
psyclobe · 45m ago
If you want to cool down after a bad trip nothing beats Drone Zone
klipklop · 1h ago
So much nostalgia going back to SomaFM. I discovered a lot of music from this site over the years. A good reminder to tune back in.
nunez · 1h ago
Love these folks. Here's to 25 more years of Groove Salad!
jmclnx · 2h ago
I found them many years ago because Slackware shipped and still comes with "/usr/bin/soma". I still listen and send soma a few $ to keep them going!

Favorites:

* Left Coast 70s

* Mission Control

* Deep Space One

FWIW, Deep Space One is active now :)

captn3m0 · 1h ago
I think I started listening because Clementine shipped with it in the default Radio station list.
StefanBatory · 52m ago
I love their SF radio with police chatter - I can't explain, but it's just so engrossing. Genuinely my favourite.

Also, I learned about SomaFM in the past from HN too :)

jonahbenton · 2h ago
Big congrats. Listener from the beginning
sillyfluke · 2h ago
Not to be confused with Soma Records.