Radio Babboleo

Radio Babboleo delivers exactly what you'd expect from an Italian pop station: a relentless current of catchy melodies and radio-friendly hooks. But it's done with a finesse that's hard to find elsewhere. The playlist leans heavily on Italian artists - you'll hear Tiziano Ferro's unmistakable croon followed by Laura Pausini's power ballads, and then something from Mahmood's latest album. It's not trying to be edgy or underground, and that's fine. The presenters keep the energy up between tracks, though sometimes the ad breaks disrupt the flow. The production is polished, the DJs keep it light.…