ARfm

ARfm flies under the radar for most listeners, but that's exactly why it's worth tuning in. This UK rock station doesn't chase commercial trends. Daytime playlists stick to familiar territory, riff-heavy and melodic. Late nights, though, get properly dark. Expect stoner rock, doom, and the kind of underground metal that makes you check your speakers. They've got a soft spot for the new wave of British heavy metal - think Saxon, not just the obvious picks. The presenters sound like they actually dig the music, which helps. Annoyingly, there's too much repetition in the afternoon slot. But stick…