Heartbeat FM

Heartbeat FM doesn't try to be hip. It just plays music, and that's refreshing. The playlist spans rock, folk, pop, and the occasional trad tune - think Hozier followed by The Cranberries, then maybe a deep cut from an indie band you've never heard. It's not tightly curated, but that looseness gives it charm. The DJs keep chatter minimal, letting the songs breathe. Programming feels like a local pub jukebox, minus the sticky floor. You'll hear Irish acts alongside global hits, which makes it a decent snapshot of what Ireland actually listens to. The stream at 192kbps sounds crisp enough for ca…