Radio Paramankurichi

Radio Paramankurichi isn't trying to be the next global streaming giant. It's a local station from rural Tamil Nadu, and that's exactly its charm. The playlist is heavy on Tamil film music - the kind of tracks you'd hear blaring from a roadside tea stall or a village wedding. Ilaiyaraaja classics sit next to modern Anirudh numbers. No talk shows, no news breaks, just music. The stream at 128kbps is decent enough for mobile data, which you'll appreciate if you're listening on the go. It's refreshingly unpolished. The DJs, if there are any, stay in the background. This is radio as utility: a con…