Magic

Magic has been a steady presence on New Zealand airwaves. The playlist leans on the classics: Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Beach Boys. You won't find obscure B-sides here. That's the point. It's comfort music. The DJs stay out of the way, letting the songs do the work. One morning I heard a flawless Motown stretch that reminded me why this format endures. The curation is predictable but reliable. Quality control matters. Tracks are well-chosen, no stinkers. The audio at 130kbps handles the vintage recordings well. For a station that celebrates the past, it sounds crisp. It does…