NMTV is a 24/7 TV time machine. When MTV went off the air, my wife was heartbroken—so I built her a new one for her 36th birthday. 8 Curated Channels: 80s, 90s, 2000s and more. The UX: Retro UI + keyboard support for zapping. The video is the king. The "M" in MTV: Official videos, vintage ads and classic shows—no filler. Custom Broadcasts: Add your YouTube playlists as personal tracks. Special Events: Seasonal & tribute channels. Works on all devices. No search, no skip. Just nostalgia.
Hi Product Hunt! 👋
I’m Alon, the maker of NMTV.
This project started from a very personal place. My wife was heartbroken when the original MTV became... well, not MTV anymore. For her 36th birthday, I decided to build her a time machine. I wanted to recreate that magical feeling we had as kids in the 90s—where the TV was always on MTV in the background, and you could just grab the remote and start "zapping" through music channels.
What started as a small birthday gift quickly took on a life of its own. I shared a prototype with a few people, and the response was overwhelming. It went viral almost overnight, proving I wasn’t the only one craving that "lean-back" 90s nostalgia.
Why NMTV? While there are many playlists and video sites out there, NMTV isn't about searching or skipping. It’s about curation. I wanted to build something that feels like a real broadcast, where the video is King and the UX feels like 1996.
What you’ll find in NMTV:
- 8 Curated Channels: From the 80s and 90s to Rock, Hip-Hop, and Live Unplugged.
- Authentic UX: A retro remote and full keyboard support for that real zapping feel.
- The "M" is back: Only official music videos, vintage commercials, and 90s era-appropriate shows—no filler.
- Custom Broadcasts: You can even inject your own YouTube playlists as personal broadcast tracks.
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Which 90s band did you love the most, or is there a specific music video that’s forever burned into your brain? Drop a name in the comments.
I'll be here all day to answer your questions and take your suggestions. 🤘
Stay tuned, Alon
http://nmtv.online
I didn't get a chance to really watch MTV growing up in the 90s but I love this. The interface is thoughtful. Swapping between decades is cool and the vcr mode is a great addition. I'm super impressed. Thanks for this.
This hit me right in the nostalgia. I remember MTV actually playing music videos - what a concept! The "no search, no skip" philosophy is exactly what made channel surfing special. Sometimes the best discoveries came from just leaving it on. Beautiful gift for your wife, and now for all of us. 🎸
I absoluteeeely love this!!!!!!!
Will also share it to my little newsletter, hihi (Curiosity Saved The Cat). I add internet gems I find online there, and this one is surely one of them!!
Thank you for this product, it's right what a 90s kid who grew up with MTV needed today 🤩!
Built for someone you love. That's a different kind of energy infused in the end result. Also respect the execution on this... the nostalgia UX is solid. I totally dig it. Now... can I watch Tom Green again on this? 🤣 Cheers!
the "no search, no skip" design choice is so good. forcing the lean-back experience instead of letting people optimize the magic out of it. that's the kind of intentional friction more products need. also the story behind this is genuinely sweet
I can't get past the fuzzy screen on Chrome. i've checked all my settings, and nothing's blocked. where's the app download? I'll try that
I still remember waking up before school and watching the morning music videos. You’ve brought back some major nostalgia!
This reminded me of sitting in front of the TV after school. My attention felt lighter back then without endless options.
Super fun app, @alonhmdt! It was very nostalgic flipping through the channels from a Metallica video, to Green Day and so on... Congrats on the launch!
Great app, great idea. It runs in the background constantly while I work, makes me feel 15 again 😅
As a kid who grew up waiting for Cable to be installed in my neighborhood so I can get MTV I needed this thank you
Wow! The UX is mind-blowing - it's basically turned my smartphone into our TV. Spotify, who?
Thank you!
Hey Alon, building a time machine for your wife’s birthday is such a sweet origin story. I’m curious what was the moment she realized MTV wasn’t MTV anymore?
This is such a vibe! Total trip down memory lane! I spent way too much time today just reminiscing about my childhood/teen years :D UI is spot on, really captured that 90s feel.
Would love a way to pick specific shows in the future, but even as is, it’s amazing. Upvoted for the nostalgia alone! 🙌
that era had some dope music. how did music get worse every year since then 😂
