Hiti FM

Hiti FM broadcasts in French from an undisclosed location, and that's part of its appeal. The music selection defies borders: one moment it's classic chanson by Jacques Brel, the next a deep house track from Parisian underground. The daytime programming feels safe - too many radio-friendly repeats - but evening slots reveal a curator with real taste. I caught a set that moved from Air to Alcest, which shouldn't work but did. Morning shows are more talk-heavy, which might put off non-French speakers. But the music more than compensates. The station's lack of location data is intriguing - it cou…