rock

German rock radio is often overlooked, but this station demands attention. The playlist swings from Teutonic heavyweights like Rammstein to 80s Scorpions anthems, then shifts into indie terrain with acts like Tocotronic. It's not just loud for the sake of being loud. There's a curatorial logic at work, even if the daytime slots occasionally drag into bland AOR territory. Stick around for the late-night shows when the DJs dig deeper. You'll hear proto-punk and krautrock influences sneaking in. The station streams at 128kbps, which is fine for rock - it's about energy, not audiophile fidelity. T…