PilotFM

Russian radio often feels like a blur of plasticky pop and state-approved news. PilotFM is different. Sort of. And PilotFM live is even more unexpected. It's a dance-focused station that refuses to ignore what's happening beyond the club. You'll hear a glossy pop hit, maybe from Sergey Lazarev or a Little Big rave, followed by a brief news bulletin delivered with straight-faced urgency. The mix is strange at first. Then it clicks. When you're dancing, you don't need a lecture, just a headline to keep you aware. The playlist is heavily rotational, so don't expect buried treasures. But there's s…