Frequently asked questions
We've been asked a lot since 1998. The 14.4k-modem questions have retired themselves; these haven't.
What do I get with Premium?
Three channels (Psytrance, Progressive, and Psy-Chill) with high-quality audio (256 kbps), with no ads, playable in your browser or in any app that opens a stream URL: VLC, foobar2000, your phone, a hi-fi streamer, you name it. It starts with a 30-day free trial, then $5.95/month. Cancel anytime, and you keep access through the time you've already paid for.
Is there still a free way to listen?
Yes. Listen to free, ad-supported psytrance radio with lower-quality audio (128 kbps), right in the player. Premium is what keeps the station alive, though: it's subscriber-funded, with no label or network behind it.
Can I listen from any country?
Premium has no geo-blocks. It streams worldwide. (Long-time listeners may remember country blocks in the old Radionomy days; those are gone along with Radionomy.)
How do I listen in an app instead of the browser?
Premium members get a private stream link that works in essentially anything. See How to listen for the two-minute setup: download a playlist file or copy your link.
How often is the music updated?
Every channel's rotation is refreshed regularly with new releases and deep cuts. The station is curated by humans who actually listen to this music, not an algorithm.
How do I pay, and how do I cancel?
Pay by card through Stripe (including Link when Stripe offers it), or with PayPal if you prefer. You can cancel anytime from your account page: no emails, no phone calls, no guilt trips. You keep access through the period you've paid for, and we'll thank you for the time you were with us.
Something's broken. Who do I talk to?
Email support@philosomatika.fm and a human will get back to you.