181.FM - Chilled Out

181.FM - Chilled Out live is exactly what it promises: a relentless stream of ambient music that rarely breaks its meditative spell. Daytime selections lean towards the prettier end of the spectrum - think Brian Eno's 'Music for Airports' and Harold Budd's piano textures. But stay late and the programming takes a darker turn. Is it for everyone? No. The drones can be punishing if you're not in the right headspace. But devotees of artists like Stars of the Lid or Tim Hecker will find a home here. The station never interrupts with talk or ads, which is both a blessing and a curse. You lose the h…