Radio Roks

Latvia's Radio Roks doesn't pretend to be anything but a straight-up rock station. It's all about the riffs. The playlist leans heavily on classic rock and hard rock - think AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and local heroes Prāta Vētra. Daytime slots are high-octane, built for keeping you energized. You'll also hear some newer rock that fits the mold, keeping the sound current without chasing fads. The stream runs at 96kbps, which is fine for background listening but not for audiophile scrutiny. Still, the music selection is curated with care. DJs keep talk to a minimum, which means more music. That's a w…