RTL 2

RTL 2 is French radio at its most straightforward - a constant stream of pop and rock hits, from French classics to international chart-toppers. The playlist skews familiar: you'll hear Daft Punk next to Madonna, Johnny Hallyday rubbing shoulders with Ed Sheeran. It's not trying to reinvent the wheel. That's fine. Sometimes you just want a reliable soundtrack without surprises. The presentation is slick and professional, with DJs bantering in French between tracks. The 128kbps stream sounds decent enough for background listening or commutes. If you're familiar with French radio tropes (the jin…