5THE FM

5THE FM live streams exactly what you'd expect from a Music radio Australia station: a broad, crowd-pleasing mix. One minute it's Crowded House, the next it's something from the latest Triple J Hottest 100. The curation is safe but not boring. There's a comfort in knowing what you'll get. The DJs speak in measured tones, breaking only to mention traffic on the M4. At 128kbps the audio is passable for the car or office. Not for audiophiles. But that's not the point. This is radio for people who just want music without fuss. Listen to 5THE FM online when you need a break from algorithm-driven pl…