FM 102/1

FM 102/1 flies under the national radar. Locally, it's a lifeline for alternative fans tired of corporate playlists. The station's DNA is rooted in the 90s and 2000s alternative explosion - Pavement, Modest Mouse, early Radiohead - but it's not stuck in a time warp. New acts like Fontaines D.C. and Wet Leg get regular spins, and the DJs clearly have a stake in what they play. The talk segments can test your patience, especially during drive time. But the music blocks more than compensate. Daytime hits a sweet spot of indie rock and post-punk. Late nights lean darker and more experimental. If y…