Kiangsu Music Radio

Kiangsu Music Radio has been a steady presence in Jiangsu for years. The playlist sticks to safe territory: Mandopop stars like Jay Chou and Jolin Tsai, some C-rock from Mayday and Beyond, with enough western pop to keep things familiar. Tune in around midday and you'll hear the same smooth transition from a Jay Chou ballad to a track by Maroon 5. It's a decent choice if you want music without surprises. The DJs speak in brisk Mandarin, rarely interrupting the flow. But the curation lacks ambition - no experimental tracks, no deep album cuts. You'll hear the same hits repeated throughout the d…