Star

Star is Australian pop radio running on default settings. You know every song before it ends. Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran - the playlist sticks to the global top 40 with occasional local gestures like Troye Sivan. The daytime blocks feel engineered for broad appeal, perfect background noise for work or a shopping run. Nothing wrong with that if you're after comfort. Late at night there's a slight shift - less familiar tracks appear, but it's still polished pop. The DJ chatter is minimal, keeping the music flow uninterrupted. That's refreshing. But don't expect curatorial surprises. Star…