The Mix FM

The Mix FM is exactly what it says on the tin: a solid mix of pop, rock, and R&B hits. The station broadcasts at 320kbps, so those Fleetwood Mac harmonies and Bruno Mars bass lines sound crisp - no muddiness here. It's a staple of music radio in the United States, playing it safe during the day with familiar chart-toppers from the 80s to today. But stick around for the late-night shows, where a DJ with a taste for deep cuts takes over. That's when you might hear a B-side from Tom Petty or an overlooked soul gem. The contrast is the station's strength. It's not trying to be KEXP or BBC Radio 1.…