Soft Radio

Soft Radio lives up to its name. The programming leans toward the gentle side of classical and jazz - think Debussy preludes and Django Reinhardt's quieter moments. None of that bombastic orchestral stuff here. The selection favors chamber pieces, solo piano, and small jazz ensembles. It's the kind of station you put on when you need to focus or unwind. The French origin shows in the subtle curation: you'll hear Ravel next to Satie, and French jazz artists like Stéphane Grappelli appear regularly. The English announcements are minimal and unobtrusive. Sound quality is crisp at 192kbps, which m…