synthwaves.fm
Self-hosted media streaming that puts you in control.
Your music. Your TV. Your server. No subscriptions, no algorithms, no compromises.
Everything you need
A complete media platform running on your own hardware.
Music Library
Upload your collection or import from YouTube. Browse by artist, album, or track. Download as ZIP anytime.
Playlists
Create, reorder, and share playlists. Build them manually or generate from albums with one click.
Stream Anywhere
Full player with queue, shuffle, and repeat. Native media controls on desktop and mobile via MediaSession API.
Live TV
Stream IPTV channels via HLS. Import M3U playlists, filter by category, country, or language, and favorite the channels you watch most.
TV Guide & DVR
Browse the electronic program guide with real-time progress indicators. Schedule recordings and download them as MP4.
Podcasts
Subscribe to podcast feeds and stream episodes alongside your music. Episodes auto-refresh on schedule.
Internet Radio
Browse live stations from public directories, import streams by URL, and keep your favorite radio sources alongside your library.
Themes
Four music-genre-inspired themes — Synthwave, Reggae, Punk, and Jazz. Swap the entire look with one click.
Take it everywhere
Native iOS app available now. Android coming soon. Your music, your server — in your pocket.
Android
Material You design with background playback
synthwaves.fm was built to stream music to any Subsonic-compatible CLI music player. DSub, play:Sub, Ultrasonic, and more.
Built with Rails 8
Modern stack, zero complexity. SQLite for everything, Hotwire for interactivity, Solid Queue for background jobs.
Ready to groove?
Set up your server, add your media, and start streaming in minutes.