Жаңа Rock

Kazakhstan isn't the first place you'd look for English-language alternative rock radio. Жаңа Rock proves it should be. The station plays a mix of international alt-rock staples and lesser-known gems. You'll hear Deftones and Muse alongside bands you've never heard of. That's the appeal. It's not polished or predictable. The programming has a raw, underground feel. Some tracks drag a bit - too much post-grunge in the mid-afternoon. But stick around for the evening when things get weird and wonderful. The DJs clearly have deep crates. They're not afraid to throw in a nine-minute prog track or a…