Radio Flemme

Radio Flemme is a French music station that refuses to be pigeonholed. One moment you're hearing Serge Gainsbourg, the next it's a lo-fi indie track from a band you've never heard of. Jarring? Yes. But that's the appeal. This isn't background music. It demands attention. The station's eclecticism is its strength. It captures the spirit of a Parisian apartment gathering where someone keeps changing the playlist. A typical hour swings from French electronic to American soul to a spoken word piece in French. The transitions are abrupt but never feel random. It's like a DJ with a short attention s…