On the Rocks

On the Rocks isn't your typical German radio station. It shoves alternative, indie, metal, pop, and rock into a blender and somehow makes it coherent. You might hear Tocotronic's German indie angst followed by Metallica's thrash. The metal slots are surprisingly deep, not just the hits but tracks from Be'lakor or Opeth. The pop blocks keep it accessible. It's a station that trusts your attention span. Presenters keep chatter minimal, letting the music breathe. The stream at 128kbps holds up fine for rock and metal. There's a rebellious streak here, recalling college radio more than commercial…