emap.fm

emap.fm doesn't overthink it. That's its charm. This Austrian music radio station spins a wide net - pop, rock, electronic, and the occasional deep cut that makes you shazam your phone. The stream quality at 64kbps is adequate for background listening, though audiophiles might find it thin. But the curation makes up for it. It's the kind of station you put on while working or cooking, and it rarely jars. Morning slots lean upbeat, afternoons mellow out. In German, obviously, but music transcends language. If you're tired of algorithm-driven playlists, emap.fm feels human. It's not trying to im…