Rhythm 86

Rhythm 86 isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. It's a straightforward American music station, and that's fine. The playlist leans heavily on classic rock and modern pop, with occasional surprises. One afternoon they played a live cut from The War on Drugs that had me checking the station ID. It's consistent without being boring. The morning drive block drags a bit with too many ad breaks, but the midday slot makes up for it with longer sets. You can listen to Rhythm 86 online for free; the stream quality is solid. The lack of DJ chatter might turn off some, but for background music, it's ideal.…