Radio Bellevue

Radio Bellevue doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. It's a straightforward music radio France station with a focus on pleasant, unpretentious playlists. If you're expecting cutting-edge curation, look elsewhere. But if you want a reliable backdrop of French chanson, indie pop, and occasional jazz influences, this is it. The stream at 128kbps is perfectly listenable, though not lossless. The DJs are minimal, letting the music do the work. There's a certain charm to the station's modesty. It knows its lane and stays in it. You'll hear artists like Françoise Hardy and contemporary acts like Feu! Ch…