KALW

KALW isn't your average music station. It's a San Francisco institution that understands the value of a well-curated playlist. The morning mix cycles through indie rock, folk, and the occasional deep jazz cut. You might hear Sylvan Esso one track and Miles Davis the next. The station's 'Folk Alley' block on weekends is essential listening for anyone who thinks folk music died in the '60s. It didn't. The DJs bring a warmth that algorithms can't replicate. There's a sense of place here - the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, fog rolling in. It works. Late nights branch into global sounds: Af…