Continuous streaming audio

I want to start an internet radio show

[mmmwowmmm]

I've spent the last 3 hours searching for this, and I haven't found what I need at all.

I'm interested in adding streaming internet radio to my site. I already host music on my site, in the form of individual songs. I know how to use an .m3u file to create a playlist. That's not what I'm looking for.

What I want to create is round-the-clock streaming audio, like internet radio stations. Not a music file that starts at the "beginning" when you click it, but rather, one that "tunes in" to the current song that's playing, like a real radio station.

I know there has to be a simple (and free) way to do this, but I just can't seem to find a shred of information on this specific topic.

Anyone know how to do this? Or at least point me in the right direction?

Thanks,
Phil

[Demaestro]

1. Create your Real media sound or video file.
2. Upload the media file to your Web site.
3. Open a text editor to a new file.
4. Write the location of the media file, as a full URL, for example: [html.about.com...]
5. Save the file as a .ram file.
6. On your Web page, point to that media file the same as you would point any other link, for example <a href="sound.ram">click here for a sound file</a>.
7. Upload both the .ram file and the Web page.

Tips:

1. As long as your Web server has the correct MIME-types set for RAM files, your media file will stream from the Web site.
2. The RAM file is a pointer to the actual media file.
3. If you are planning on streaming many files at once, it is a good idea to invest in a streaming media server. It serves the files faster, and won't overload your Web site.
4. Use any digital video or sound editor to create your media.

[Demaestro]

Sorry I pulled this off my how to document but I am really looking at it now and I am thinking this isn't quite what you want.

You will need some software to do a live stream, winamp has a free one called ShoutCast, or IceCast. They both have the ability to have the stream live. I am not sure about how it works but I am sure if you look the documentation for the sotware will give you a detailed account of how.

Post back and let me know if you are able to get this going.