HR

HR has been a staple of German radio for decades, yet its music programming remains surprisingly broad. The daytime blocks hit the usual suspects - German chart-toppers and international pop - but evenings bring more adventurous picks, from indie rock to electronic cuts you'd expect on a Berlin station. It's not a specialist radio by any means, but that's not the point. It reflects the musical landscape of Germany: polished, diverse, and occasionally surprising. The lack of heavy talk segments means the music flows uninterrupted for long stretches, making it ideal background listening. For any…