Radio Oltrepo Pavese

Radio Oltrepo Pavese is a local gem from the Lombardy region, the kind of station where community matters as much as the music. The playlist leans heavily on Italian pop classics - think Lucio Battisti, Fabrizio De André, and Vasco Rossi. It's not trying to break new ground, and that's its strength. The morning slots mix local news and weather with music, sometimes a bit too much talk for my taste. But stick around for the afternoon, when the music takes over. You'll hear a rotation of Italian hits from the 80s to today, occasionally punctuated by local folk songs that might make you feel like…