WQFS

WQFS doesn't believe in genre boundaries. One moment it's Sturgill Simpson's raw country, the next it's Run the Jewels' hard-hitting hip hop. Then a Pavement deep cut crops up. It's chaotic. That's the point. The station clearly has a curator with eclectic tastes, and the transitions can be jarring but never boring. Country radio United States typically sticks to Nashville polish, but WQFS goes for grit and authenticity. The indie rock picks lean alternative - think Modest Mouse, not Mumford & Sons. Hip hop selections favor underground and conscious acts over chart rappers. It feels like a col…