WKDU

WKDU is Drexel University's freeform outlet, and it's been a Philly staple since the '70s. The playlists are a glorious mess. One track is a deep-cut Coltrane solo; the next is a garage band from West Philly. The student DJs have total autonomy - no corporate playlist here. It sounds like real people picking records. You'll hear dead air, laughter, the occasional fumbled intro. That's the charm. The station is a training ground for future broadcasters, and it shows in the earnestness. Shows range from electronic experimental to classic soul. There's no format box. You can tune in anytime for a…