The Rhythm 89FM

The Rhythm 89FM isn't your typical alternative station. It's got that distinctly New Zealand indie spirit - think the jagged guitars of The Clean or the dreamy haze of Bachelorette. The playlist refuses to stick to one lane. One moment you're hearing a deep cut from Pavement, the next a local act you've never heard of but can't stop thinking about. The DJs actually have personalities. They talk between tracks without rambling, and when they play something obscure, they explain why it matters. That's rare. The signal reaches across much of the North Island, but if you're not in range, you can l…