КЕКС FM

КЕКС FM doesn't sound like Russian state radio, and that's its biggest strength. The playlist shifts between Russian rock classics like Kino and newer indie acts you won't hear on bigger stations. It's unpredictable but never chaotic. You might get a deep cut from a Siberian post-punk band followed by a forgotten 80s synth gem from the West. The lack of format rigidity is refreshing. Compare it to a Russian version of college radio, but with better production values and less chatter. The live broadcasts feel spontaneous, not canned. When you listen to КЕКС FM online, you get a rare window into…