Radio Delta (83)

Radio Delta (83) sounds like a Sunday drive down the Italian coast. It jumps from Lucio Battisti's classic pop to the off-kilter indie of I Cani without a whimper. The oldies segments dig into 60s and 70s Italian vinyl, not just the usual Anglo-American hits. Morning shows feel a little talky, but the afternoons ramp up the music. You'll catch the occasional gem you never knew existed, like a rare Ornella Vanoni cut or an early Adriano Celentano 45. For pop radio Italy, this station quietly does something right. The 128kbps stream is fine for background listening, though you might wish for a b…