Back to the 80s

Don't let the name fool you - Back to the 80s has nothing to do with synth-pop or hair metal. This Portuguese station is pure classical, and it's excellent. The programming leans toward the Baroque and Romantic eras - Bach fugues, Beethoven sonatas, the usual suspects - but the curation keeps things from feeling staid. You'll hear lesser-known works by Albinoni or Telemann alongside the big names, and the flow between pieces is thoughtful, not algorithmic. The sound quality at 320kbps is pristine, which matters for classical music more than any other genre. If you're tired of Spotify shuffle r…