Published 5/22/2026, 9:30:00 AM · Updated 5/22/2026, 3:14:08 PMBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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I may be old-fashioned, but I prefer actual radio stations to Spotify's algorithms.
The best human DJs find music I'd never seek out, and that even the best recommendation system would never point out to me.
Even better: If you're good at finding community and public radio stations that appeal to your tastes, there are no commercials.
I've found several of my favorite bands in the past few years listening to radio stations like KEXP, Indie XFM, and the various stations offered by SomaFM.
It's simple to listen to such stations in your browser, but leaving a tab open just for the radio annoys me.