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Key Features
8 curated music video channels spanning 80s, 90s, rock, and hip-hopContinuous broadcast format with no skip or searchOfficial music videos and vintage commercials onlyRetro UI replicating 1990s channel-surfing experienceKeyboard support for authentic channel-switching feelCustom broadcast channels from user YouTube playlistsCross-device compatibility (web, mobile, TV)Era-appropriate shows and interstitial content
Pricing
Free
NMTV is completely free to use with no hidden costs.
NMTV is a nostalgia-focused streaming application that recreates the experience of watching MTV in its 1990s heyday. It features 8 curated channels spanning 80s, 90s, rock, hip-hop, and live unplugged content, playing only official music videos, vintage commercials, and era-appropriate shows in a continuous broadcast format. The app deliberately has no skip or search functionality — instead it emphasizes curation and the authentic feel of channel surfing with a retro UI and keyboard navigation. Users can also add their own YouTube playlists as custom broadcast channels. NMTV works across all devices and was originally created as a birthday gift.
Yes. NMTV is completely free to use across all devices including web, mobile, and TV platforms.
Can I search for specific songs on NMTV?
No. NMTV deliberately has no search or skip functionality. The experience is designed to replicate authentic 1990s channel surfing where you discover content through curated broadcast channels.
Can I add my own music to NMTV?
Yes. You can add your own YouTube playlists as custom broadcast channels, which will play alongside the 8 built-in curated channels.