radio 98eins

Radio 98eins is a German music station that refuses to be pinned down. You'll hear Kraftwerk next to a current indie act from Berlin, then a jazz interlude you didn't expect. The playlist is curated, not algorithmic - and it shows. The station's tagline suggests community radio roots, and that independent spirit carries through. It's not aiming for mass appeal, which makes it stand out. Some blocks drag a bit - the midday slot could use more energy - but the evening shows redeem it. The morning show dives into electronic pop, while late-night gets weirdly experimental. That's the point. If you…