Chilla FM

Chilla FM broadcasts from Russia into a region where music radio historically meant something quite different than Western models. The station programs what Russians describe as a music format, though the underlying aesthetic preferences differ from Anglo-American radio traditions. Expect Russian pop ballads, electronic production from Eastern European producers, and whatever fits the station's undefined middle ground. The 128kbps stream provides decent audio quality for the material. Russian radio culture has deep roots in Soviet traditions where radio served state broadcasting functions, the…