Taiyuan Music Radio

Taiyuan Music Radio does exactly what it says on the tin - it plays music, mostly Mandarin pop and rock, with the occasional foray into regional folk. That's fine. The station's strength lies in its consistency. The playlist rotates familiar hits from artists like Jay Chou and Eason Chan, but every few hours a local band from Taiyuan sneaks in, which is a pleasant surprise. The DJs talk too much in the morning block - it's that typical Chinese radio banter, a bit inane - but the afternoon slots are music-heavy and actually enjoyable. If you want a solid example of music radio China without any…