SHOUTcast Radio stations playback is supported by all major media players on the web.
To configure your favorite media player to play SHOUTcast Radio Stations, you will have to map .PLS extension files to be opened in your media player in your system.
Steps to map .PLS extension files to be launched in your media player:
Note: Steps mentioned below are for Windows XP, same steps can be applied for other windows versions.
Step1:
Launch Windows Explorer & access "Folder Options" under "Tools" menu
Step2:
Select "File Types" in the "Folder Options" window
Step3:
Select "New" to add "PLS" as file extension.
Step4:
Select "Change" to map your media player to play PLS file [SHOUTcast Radio Station format]
Select "Select the program from a list" & click OK
Select Winamp or your favorite media player, which should be installed on your machine, from the program list & select OK
Select OK in the "Folder options" window to save your mappings.
Now goto SHOUTcast.com & select "tune-in" to listen in your favorite media player...