Radio AKTIEF!

Radio AKTIEF! is a Belgian pop and rock station that doesn't take itself too seriously. That's its charm. The playlist leans heavily on Flemish favorites alongside international hits. Think Stromae's off-kilter pop meets the rock edge of dEUS. It's the kind of station you'd hear in a Ghent café or a Brussels bar. The DJs speak Dutch with a quick wit, and the music breaks are short. You get more songs per hour than talk. It's refreshing. The 192kbps stream sounds crisp on decent speakers. But is it perfect? Not quite. The rotation can get repetitive after a few hours. Same hooks loop back. Stil…