Thornbury Radio

Thornbury Radio is exactly the kind of community station the UK does best. It's not slick or commercial - and that's its strength. The playlist jumps from Arctic Monkeys to obscure indie acts from Bristol, with the occasional classic rock staple thrown in. You'll hear local business ads and community announcements between tracks, which gives it a real sense of place. The presenters sound like actual humans, not polished radio voices. Some shows drag a little - the afternoon slot could use tighter editing. But the morning shows have a nice energy. The 192kbps stream is surprisingly good quality…