RPR1. - Koeln

Cologne's RPR1. - Koeln doesn't try to be niche, and that's its strength. The playlist bounces from classic rock staples like Queen to modern pop confections from Dua Lipa. One minute you're hearing a 70s disco anthem, the next a current indie track you'd expect on a hipster blog. It's the kind of music station that feels unmoored from any single country or era - what you might call Music radio Unknown. The DJs clearly have leeway to surprise you. A deep cut from Fleetwood Mac can pop up next to something from Billie Eilish. The presentation keeps things moving; no long talk segments, just mus…