R101 New Music Friday

R101's New Music Friday does what its name promises: every week it rotates the latest pop singles from Italian stars like Mahmood, Annalisa, and international hits. The curation leans heavily upbeat, radio-friendly. It's not trying to be edgy. That's fine. Pop radio Italy is about catchiness, and this delivers. The Italian-language DJ segments are brief, letting the music flow. You won't find deep cuts here. That's not the point. For a Friday drive or background energy, it's dependable. The 96kbps stream won't impress audiophiles, but the selection is fresh. If you want to listen to R101 New M…