ČRo Wave

ČRo Wave doesn't bother with chart hits. This is Czech public radio's alternative arm, and it's got teeth. The playlist pulls from indie rock, electronica, and left-of-center pop - think Midi Lidi's synth-heavy experiments or the brooding post-punk of Fiordmoss. It's a station that knows its audience isn't looking for background noise. Daytime blocks can be uneven, but stick around for evening shows when the curators let loose. You'll hear international acts too - early Warp Records material, obscure Belgian EBM, Japanese noise. All in Czech, which adds a layer of intrigue. The station's ident…