WYAR

WYAR offers a straightforward time capsule into mid-20th century American music. The oldies side of the playlist sticks to the hits that defined the 50s and 60s, think The Platters, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly. The jazz programming is equally classic, favoring the warm tones of Ella Fitzgerald and the smooth sax of Stan Getz. Nothing avant-garde here, but that's the charm. It's a comfortable, nostalgic listen. The station doesn't try to be edgy or contemporary. It knows its lane. The 64kbps stream is fine for casual listening, though audiophiles might want more. But for background music or a…