East FM

East FM isn't trying to reinvent radio. It's a straightforward rock and pop station from New Zealand that knows exactly what its audience wants: loud guitars, singalong choruses, and minimal talk. Streaming at 64kbps, it's not for audiophiles, but that's hardly the point. The playlist leans on familiar hits from the 70s through today, with a healthy dose of local acts like Crowded House and The Datsuns. You won't find experimental deep cuts here, and that's fine. It's reliable background music for a road trip or a day at the bach. The DJs stay out of the way, letting the music do the work. For…