Radio Mela

Radio Mela doesn't shout about what it is, and that's part of its charm. The playlist roams across decades and genres, but there's a distinct Italian heart beating beneath it. You'll hear Lucio Battisti's timeless pop next to a deep house track from a Milan producer, then maybe some De André for the afternoon stretch. No heavy rotation, no obvious algorithm. The selection feels personal, like someone who actually loves music is picking records for you. It's the kind of station you put on while cooking or driving through the countryside, and suddenly an hour's gone. There's something refreshing…