Offshore Radio

Offshore Radio live from the Marshall Islands is a rare beast. While most Pacific stations lean soft rock or religious, this one sticks to alternative and rock with an edge. The playlist favors 90s and early 2000s indie - think Pavement, Interpol, Arcade Fire. But there are surprises: local bands from Guam or Fiji you won't hear elsewhere. The stream at 192kbps is decent for such a remote location, and the sound has a slight warmth that suits the music. It's not for casual listeners wanting smooth transitions. The DJs, when they speak, have that laid-back island cadence. It feels like a colleg…