Volksmusikwelle

Volksmusikwelle does exactly what its name promises - a wave of folk music and Schlager from Germany. The station's playlist leans heavily on the classics: Helene Fischer's anthems, Andreas Gabalier's Alpine pop, and endless tracks from Die Flippers. It's unapologetically traditional, the kind of radio you'd hear in a Bavarian beer garden or during a Sunday drive in the countryside. The 128kbps stream is adequate for the format - clean enough for the crisp brass sections and accordion solos that define the genre. Presenters speak in German with a folksy charm, introducing songs with the warmth…