RFM - 100% New Wave

The name says it all. RFM's '100% New Wave' channel doesn't mess around. It's a focused blast of synthesizers, jangly guitars, and moody vocals from the late 70s through the 80s. No filler. No attempts to broaden into other decades. This is pure dedication to that angular, danceable yet angst-ridden sound. France was a huge market for new wave, and the station reflects that. You'll hear international icons like The Cure and Depeche Mode, but also local heroes like Taxi Girl or Étienne Daho - acts that defined the French 'cold wave' scene. The playlist is tight, almost obsessive in its curation…