KRLX Desktop

The desktop app I built for my college radio station in 2019

Created: Updated:

Note from 2024: Same as KRLX Mobile, this app is long-dead, keeping the post around for the vibes :)

I'm happy to announce that you can now download and install a desktop app to play KRLX from your desktop.

Installation Instructions:

  • Mac
    • Download the .dmg file from the download link and install. If you get a warning saying that your computer won't allow you open apps from unidentified developers, open "Settings" -> "Security", check "Anywhere" under where to allow apps from.
  • Windows
    • Download the .exe file from the download link and install. If you have Windows 10, a box may pop up saying that smartscreen flagged the installation. Click "More Info" -> "Continue Anyway" (This happens because I'm a small developer and not a large publisher that Windows knows)
  • Linux
    • Download and install the AppImage or Snap binary!

Features:

  • Displays current show and information, pulling host info from Carleton directory
  • Shows recently played songs, querying Spotify, and Youtube (Apple Music upcoming), for information
  • Lists upcoming shows and information
  • Allows users to chat with DJs from application

Click on the Spotify icon next to a song to open it in Spotify, and the Youtube one to open it in Youtube

Screenshots:

A screenshot of the KRLX desktop app
A screenshot of the KRLX desktop app