Radio 4

Radio 4 from France doesn't try to be anything other than what it is: a solid, dependable music radio. You won't find endless talk segments or jingles that grind your gears. Instead, it's track after track, pulling from French pop, international rock, and the occasional deep cut you'd expect from a station with a bit of history. The stream at 192kbps sounds crisp. No tinny artifacts here. There are moments when the playlist leans a little safe, especially during the daytime. But stick around for the evening blocks when the curation gets bolder. You might catch some rare French psych from the 7…