Actual Radio

Actual Radio does exactly what it says on the tin. It's a no-nonsense oldies station for the UK. No algorithms, just human-curated classics from the 50s to the 80s. You'll hear the Beatles one minute, Elvis the next, then a deep Motown cut. The 128kbps stream is fine for background listening - don't expect audiophile quality, but it gets the job done. Presenters keep chat to a minimum between songs, letting the music breathe. During the day, it's pure gold: 60s pop, rock 'n' roll, and soul. Evenings slow down with soft rock and ballads. It's not adventurous, but that's its strength. You know w…