Tannenbaumradio

Tannenbaumradio translates to Christmas tree radio, but don't be fooled. This German station plays music every day of the year. It's a Music radio Germany staple, mixing traditional German songs with contemporary pop and rock. You'll hear everything from Heino to Die Toten Hosen. That's as eclectic as it sounds. The 128kbps stream keeps things crisp enough for casual listening. Presenters inject a warmth that matches the station's name, even in July. It's not trying to be cutting-edge. It's comfortable, familiar, unpretentious. That's its charm. For a dose of German music culture without the h…