BBC 6Music: With Iggy Pop, Jarvis Cocker and the wonderful Lauren Laverne among its presenters, this is the ultimate indie radio station. They're always ahead of the curve with the music they play, and they have an important role in the development of new music and established artists. It's a class station, yet to be equaled.

WWOZ: New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, and was key to the evolution of blues and R&B music. The late, great Allen Toussaint was one of the most important figures of this time. New Orleans continues this legacy and WWOZ (Wonderful Wizard of OZ) plays the world's greatest jazz, Cajun, country, world music, and blues.

Roots Reggae: It also brings a ray of sunshine to the rainy streets, you can't be in a and mood listening to this. There's no adverts or talk and a professional DJ programmes the likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Burning Spear into a super chilled set.

Rock-It Radio: It's great to have specialist radio and here you'll find nothing but 50s and early 60s rock n' roll . A lot of this music inspired John Lennon so this is a great way to explore the riches he found so alluring.

CDNX: With CDNX, you can trust that you'll be spoon fed some of the greatest songs irrespective of genre. They're a fast growing station on the cusp of some great things.

Cutter's Choice Radio: This is a relatively new radio station and so far only airs once a week, but it's showing a lot of promise. Their tag line affirms that their tongue is firmly in their cheek. They call it the UK's premiere Pubstep session and the programme is called 'The Mad Woman's Shit Sessions'. Despite the joking, the music is seriously good and they say it's "the most eclectic on any of the internets." The most recent mix includes, The Temptations, Morrissey, The Rolling Stones, and Sebastien Tellier.

KEXP: This isn't strictly an online station but unless you're living in Seattle you'll be listening online. Most of their audience are on the internet. This station has been integral to exposing some of the world's greatest indie and alt rock. They film their sessions too, so you can see most bands who made the Primavera Sound line up this year on there. Their presenters are genuinely passionate and knowledgeable, which makes for a truly engaging, and enriching experience.

KUTX 98.9FM: This Austin-based radio station captures a lot of the variety in music that makes the city an important place for music. There's new indie and pop (Ekliktikos, Mon-Thurs, 11am GMT) old disco and soul (Old School Dance Party, Fridays, 9pm GMT), and Latin arts and culture (Alt.Latino, Sundays, 3am GMT).

NTS Radio: Probably the most successful independent online station in London/UK coming up to its 5th birthday. Proudly boasts an excellent array of DJs & hosts across all genres, including talk and community shows. They host events all over the country too, in such prestigious places as the ICA and V&A. It has become a powerful influence on the current London music scene.

Pitchfork Radio: This was only launches 12 months ago and features a varied selection of music from DJs across the US (including K Records' Calvin Johnson). There's also incredible interviews with huge acts and news from the magazine's HQ in Chicago.

Beatles Radio: Just Beatles songs, good news, strong chat. What's not to like?

Mystic Radio: This London-based station play the best of urban and funky. It's a good discovery place as they were early supporters of Gigwise session guests WSTRN before they blew up.

Stoned Meadow Of Doom: The best in psychedelic/stoner/sludge/doom. If someone said, ten years ago, that there would be a radio station this niche by now you probably wouldn't have believe it. The internet has truly opened up the radio game to anyone and there's a station for absolutely every taste, including this. What a gem.

KCRW: World-renowned for its music programming, KCRW's DJ's are given the freedom to play what they love. It's truly in touch with what's about to break too. The likes of Beck, Massive Attack, Sigur Rose, Adele, and dozens of others have made their debut US live performance on flagship music programme, Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Soho Radio: This small radio station nestled in the heart of Soho has some great shows. A particular highlight is the show called Unlock Your Mind, presented by James Endeacott (the Rough Trade A & R guy who signed and managed The Libertines).

Beat 98: It's Carnival time in Rio, so what better way to get in the mood than this Rio-based radio station dedicated to Brazilian pop, bossa nova, funk and soul?