Plattenkiste

Plattenkiste isn't trying to be cool. It's a German pop station that knows exactly what it is: a time capsule of the country's best pop moments. You'll hear Nena's "99 Luftballons" alongside Herbert Grönemeyer's "Männer" and the occasional newer hit from acts like Mark Forster. The DJs keep chatter minimal, letting the music speak. The afternoon block can get repetitive - some tracks seem to rotate every hour. But the morning shows have a warmth that's hard to fake. Streaming at 128kbps, it's not audiophile quality, but it's fine for everyday listening. Plattenkiste live is the kind of radio y…