New Wave Radio
The sound of new wave and the ’80s, featuring synth-pop, post-punk, early alternative and deeper cuts from one of music’s most distinctive eras.
Listen to New Wave Radio →NextWave Radio Group
Five music stations. One powerful online radio network.
NextWave Radio Group connects listeners with five distinct streaming radio stations built around the music people love: 80s new wave, yacht rock, modern alternative, classic rock and country. Explore the network, find your station and listen from anywhere.
5
Genre-focused streaming radio stations
3.5M
Unique listeners per month reported May 1, 2026
302
U.S. markets reached simultaneously, as reported May 1, 2026
Our Stations
Choose your sound.
Each NextWave station has its own identity, programming focus and audience. From synth-pop and post-punk to smooth yacht rock, alternative, classic rock and country, the network makes it easy to find a station that matches your mood.
Yacht Rock Radio
Smooth harmonies, polished production and easygoing favorites from the golden age of yacht rock, soft rock and smooth rock—plus modern sounds that keep the breeze going.
Listen to Yacht Rock Radio →The Alternative One
Modern rock, alternative, grunge, indie and emerging artists for listeners who want established favorites and the next generation of alternative music.
Listen to The Alternative One →Rock ’n Roll Radio
Guitar-driven classics, rock anthems and timeless tracks spanning the artists and eras that built rock ’n roll into a global soundtrack.
Listen to Rock ’n Roll Radio →Wild Country Radio
Today’s country, country favorites and enduring classics—bringing together current artists, familiar voices and the songs that keep country fans listening.
Listen to Wild Country Radio →About the Network
Independent music radio built around distinct audiences.
NextWave Radio Group is the parent network behind five online music brands, each focused on a clear format rather than a one-size-fits-all playlist. That structure lets listeners go directly to the music they want while giving artists, advertisers and partners access to clearly defined music audiences.
The network spans nostalgia-driven formats such as 80s new wave and yacht rock, guitar-focused classic and modern rock, and today’s country music. Together, the stations create a broad music discovery platform while preserving the identity of each format.
NextWave’s station sites also support music history, artist discovery, charts, song requests, programming information and other editorial content designed to deepen the listening experience.
Why NextWave
A network designed for music discovery, loyal audiences and direct listening.
Great radio starts with identity. Each station is built around a recognizable sound and a focused listener experience, while the larger network connects those audiences through one family of music brands.
Curated Formats
Focused music, not a generic playlist
Each station is programmed around a defined genre and audience, helping listeners quickly find the sound they came for.
Worldwide Streaming
Listen beyond local radio boundaries
Online streaming allows listeners to connect with NextWave stations from compatible internet-connected devices wherever service is available.
Music Discovery
Established favorites and emerging artists
The network combines recognizable music with editorial discovery, artist features and opportunities for new music to reach listeners.
Advertising
Reach audiences by music lifestyle
Brands can align campaigns with genre-focused communities instead of relying only on broad, undifferentiated reach.
Start Listening
Your next favorite station is already here.
Pick a format, visit the station and start listening. From new wave and yacht rock to alternative, classic rock and country, NextWave Radio Group brings five distinct music experiences together under one network.
Audience figures shown above are network-reported figures dated May 1, 2026.