Smooth Tyne & Wear

Smooth Tyne & Wear does exactly what its name promises - unapologetically smooth music for the North East. It's the kind of station you put on when you need to decompress. The playlist leans heavily into soft rock, soulful ballads, and easy-listening classics. Think Sade's 'Smooth Operator' followed by Lionel Richie's 'Hello'. The presenters speak in calm, reassuring tones, never rushing between tracks. The live stream at 128kbps sounds perfectly fine for background listening - clean enough for casual ears. But don't expect surprises. This is not a station for adventurous playlists. It's comfo…