Manchester FM

Manchester FM broadcasts from Brazil, but its sound refuses to be pinned down. One minute you're hearing Caetano Veloso, the next a deep cut from Tame Impala. The 96kbps stream keeps things crisp enough for background listening. Daytime programming plays it relatively safe with current pop hits, but evenings get adventurous: expect Brazilian indie bands you've never heard of. That's the appeal. It's a music radio Brazil deserves: curious, not formulaic. The DJs speak mostly Portuguese, but they let the music do the talking. You'll catch words of English here and there. A recent afternoon block…