RAI OM

RAI OM has been a quiet cornerstone of Italian music radio for years. You won't find aggressive DJ banter or commercial breaks every ten minutes. Instead, the station lets the music breathe. Played in the background or with full attention, it works. The selection leans towards Italian classics - think Lucio Battisti and Mina - but there's room for international fare too. The sound quality is pristine at 256kbps, though that's just a technical bonus. What matters is the curation: it feels hand-picked, not algorithm-generated. As part of Italy's public broadcaster, RAI OM carries a certain gravi…