Мельница

Мельница means 'windmill' in Russian, and this station grinds through a mix of Russian folk rock and modern indie. It's a true Music radio Russia experience - not the slick, westernized pop you'd hear elsewhere. Instead, you get a sound rooted in tradition: balalaika-infused rhythms alongside guitar riffs. The playlist moves from classic Russian rock (think DDT or Kino) to contemporary folk artists. There's a roughness here that's charming. DJs speak in Russian with warm, local banter. You won't hear chart toppers. That's the point. It's radio for people who want music with soul, not algorithm…