WMBR 88.1

WMBR 88.1 has been MIT's student-run radio station since 1946, but don't expect any sterile academic playlists. It's gloriously messy in the best way. Listen to WMBR 88.1 online and you'll hear everything from obscure jazz to punk to experimental electronics. The station's freeform philosophy means DJs have total control, resulting in segues that make no sense on paper but work beautifully in practice. Late-night slots are where it truly shines, with hosts spinning vinyl from personal collections. This is music radio United States style with a fiercely independent spirit. The 128kbps stream ca…