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Simple Online Radio

Bring real-world music into your game with a fully functional radio block that streams live internet radio stations.

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Which Simple Online Radio release should I use?

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Latest stable file Simple Online Radio v4.8
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Simple Online Radio v4.8 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Simple Online Radio required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Simple Online Radio v4.8 need?

Simple Online Radio v4.8. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Simple Online Radio without breaking your instance.

Built for Simple Online Radio v4.8. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use Simple Online Radio v4.8. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Simple Online Radio v4.8. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Simple Online Radio add?

Simple Online Radio

Simple Online Radio is a lightweight mod that lets you listen to real internet radio stations directly inside Minecraft, solo or with friends on a server.


📻 Features

✅ Station Browser - Built-in search menu, discover and play thousands of stations without leaving the game.

✅ Playlist Support - Automatically parses .m3u, .m3u8, and .pls links into direct audio streams.

✅ Advanced Search - Filter by Country, Language, and Tag/Genre simultaneously with auto-complete.

✅ Live Streaming - Supports any valid audio stream URL, including Icecast and Shoutcast sources.

✅ Immersive Audio - Spatially localized sound that fades with distance. Musical note particles float above the radio.

✅ Survival Friendly - Custom 3D block model with a simple crafting recipe using basic materials.

✅ Multiplayer Synced - All nearby players hear the same station in sync on servers.

✅ Favorites - Save up to 5 favorite stations per radio. Auto-captures URL & name.

✅ Settings Menu - Dedicated config panel (⚙️) for HUD visibility, Auto-Play, Welcome Message, and View Favorite.


🛠️ Crafting Recipe

Top Row: Any Wood Plank - Iron Ingot - Any Wood Plank

Middle Row: Any Wood Plank - Redstone Dust - Any Wood Plank

Bottom Row: Any Wood Plank - Any Wood Plank - Any Wood Plank

🔨 Tip: Mine with a Iron Pickaxe or better to pick it back up.


⚙️ How to Use

  1. Place the Radio block and right-click it.
  2. Click "🔍 Browse" to find a station, or paste a direct stream URL and press ▶ Play.
  3. Click "S" next to an empty slot to save the current station to favorites.
  4. Click "⚙️" to access settings (HUD, Auto-Play, Welcome Message, View Favorite).
  5. Volume is controlled by the Jukebox/Note Blocks slider in Options → Music & Sounds.

📝 License & Modpacks

All Rights Reserved. You are free to use this mod and include it in any CurseForge modpack. Modifying, copying, or redistributing the mod files outside of CurseForge without permission is prohibited.

💻 Technical Notes

This mod is self-contained. All required audio libraries (JLayer) are embedded via Forge's jarJar system — no external dependencies needed.

🤖 AI Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence tools were used to assist in creating the mod image, refining the description, and supporting the development process.

Project description from CurseForge.

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