Jake FM

Berlin's rock radio market divides between heritage rock stations and newer players competing for attention. Jake FM plants itself in rock without claiming to be alternative or subversive about it overtly. The format plays German rock bands alongside international classics, contemporary acts mixed with '80s and '90s material. At 128kbps it handles rock dynamics without losing impact on vocals and drums. What works here is the lack of pretense throughout programming. This isn't about discovering obscure acts or proving taste credentials. It's about playing rock for people who want rock on their…