Abstract: A method of electronically distributing media files to remote users is disclosed. An interactive user interface is provided on at least one remote receiver processor, and a plurality of media files are electronically uploaded from at least one remote media source to a central media storage location upon payment of a source fee. A media stream that includes a series of uploaded media files is broadcast to the remote receiver processor for real-time play of the media stream via the user interface. Remote users are permitted to select one or more media files from either the media stream or the plurality of uploaded media files for play via the user interface, and to select and download one or more media files from the plurality of uploaded media files to a remote storage location upon payment of a user fee. A system for uploading and electronically distributing the media files also is disclosed.