Génération Mix

French pop radio can feel generic, but Génération Mix dodges that trap. The 64kbps stream is a letdown, muddy bass and compressed highs, but the music selection deserves better. You'll hear contemporary hits from Stromae and Angèle alongside older tracks from Serge Gainsbourg. The DJs keep the energy up, mixing catch phrases in French with a clear love for the genre. It's the kind of station you'd hear in a Parisian café or a car on the Autoroute. Not high-fidelity, but high-spirited. To hear Génération Mix live is to understand why French pop remains irresistible. As a dedicated pop radio Fra…