The Sound

The Sound calls itself New Zealand's rock station, and it delivers. The playlist mixes classic rock staples with current Kiwi bands like Shihad and The Datsuns. Daytime leans toward the familiar - think Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, and AC/DC. But night slots dig deeper, spinning local indie rock and alternative gems you won't hear on commercial radio. The presenters have genuine enthusiasm, and the production is clean without being sterile. You can listen to The Sound online anywhere, and at 130kbps the stream sounds solid - crisp enough for rock dynamics. There's something refreshing about a statio…