Radio North Pole

Radio North Pole sounds like it should be playing Christmas carols 24/7, but that's not the case. This US-based station keeps things broader than holiday music. The playlist drifts through pop, rock, and easy-listening tracks you'd hear on a typical FM dial. No surprises, but no disasters either. It's the kind of station your parents leave on in the background. The stream is at 128kbps - listenable but not audiophile quality. That said, if you're after something safe and familiar, this works. The station ID features a sleigh bell sound effect, which is a nice touch. They don't reinvent the whe…