Radio 404

Radio 404 is an enigma. Its country is listed as Unknown, its genre simply 'Music' - and that's what makes it compelling. Tune in to hear a French-language stream where anything can happen. One moment it's a hushed acoustic ballad, the next a driving electronic beat. You might catch an old Jacques Brel record followed by something from M83 or Air - a mix that defies easy description. The station never announces itself. There are no DJs, no ads, no interruptions. It just plays, track after track, at a steady 128kbps. That's enough clarity for casual listening, though audiophiles may want more.…